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New Study Reveals That Dying Great Barrier Reef Can Be Saved — but Only Under One Condition
New model contradicts the old belief about the Great Barrier Reef's decline in the future.
Experts Issue Serious Warning as King Tides Are Expected to Strike Oregon’s Coast This Week
High waves and stormy weather of the winter and fall seasons are about to threaten Oregon shorelines soon.
Another Holiday Season Spice Recalled: FDA Warns of Toxic Metal Contamination in Ground Ginger
The FDA adds a beloved holiday spice contaminated with lead to the Class II recall category.
National Park Friends Groups Are Struggling to Help Fund Operations Amid Shutdown – Here's Why
National Park Service is leaning on its partner organizations who are helping but at a cost.
World’s ‘Greenest’ Airport Is Now Open in Cambodia — You Won’t Believe How It Was Built
Designers call the new terminal a comnination of sustainability and Cambodian culture.
Incredible Drone Footage Captures Orcas Hunting Great White Sharks to Devour One Energy-Rich Organ
The pattern of orcas hunting down young white sharks are similar in different regions.
Historic Black Hole Flare: Scientists Call It the Largest Ever and as Bright as 10 Trillion Suns
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Pasta Sold in Popular Supermarket Chains, Including Walmart and Kroger, Recalled Due to Deadly Pathogen
The FDA issues a warning to consumers after a Listeria outbreak leaves people dead and hospitalized.
Bear Sightings at Yellowstone Comes With a Price — and It’s a Huge Source of Income for the Park
Economists analyze the price of black and grizzly bear sightings, and it will blow your mind.
AI Is Paying Attention to the Howls of Yellowstone Wolves — and It Is Helping in a Big Way
Biolinguistics expert Jeffrey T. Reed explains how wolf howls can be used to revive its population.
Mount Rainier National Park Announces Trail Closure — but Not Because Winter Is Approaching
Mount Rainier National Park closes a major trail to avoid further infrastructure damage.
Traces of DNA Found in the Ocean Led to the Discovery of Species That Were Thought to Be Missing
Scientists discover that eDNA could be the answer to the mysteries of underwater creatures
Researchers Embark On Kite Skis in Search of 130,000-Year-Old Ice In Antarctica
The team hopes to draw attention to the urgency of climate change and inspire leaders to take stronger, more effective action against global warming.
One Man Stood Between National Parks and Oil Leaks — Then He Was Let Go
An estimated 93 abandoned wells in national parks in the country are at high risk of spewing harmful gases.
National Park Tours Continue Despite Federal Shutdown — And the Results Are Surprising
Tourists have increased amid the shutdown, filling that
Experts Submerge Life-Sized Concrete Cars off Florida’s Coast to Restore Marine Ecosystem. Will It Work?
This new idea for marine conservation brings a unique fusion of art and science.
From Goo-Filled Barrels to a Massive Culvert: Volunteers Pull Out Record Trash From Yellowstone River
Volunteers collect record-breaking 87,637 pounds of trash in this year's clean-up.
Whole Peaches Recalled Nationwide Due to Potential Contamination With Life-Threatening Bacteria
The fear of Listeria contamination prompts the wholesaler to voluntarily recall whole peaches distributed across the U.S.
Rocky Mountain National Park’s Ecosystem Suffers Without Beavers — and Experts Blame Two Animals
Restoration project to increase wetlands and beaver population is underway.
Climate Change Is Pushing This Adorable Rodent Species From Olympic National Park to Extinction
The Center for Biological Diversity files lawsuit against the U.S. government for the sake of marmots.
Taco Kits Distributed to Aldi and Other Stores Across 28 States Recalled Due to Seasoning Packet Mix-up
Teasdale Foods, Inc. recalls its product after milk was found in the seasoning packet.
Scientists Discover ‘Spooky’ New Spider Species in California’s Sand Dunes, Ahead of Halloween
Scientists at UC Davis have discovered a new trapdoor spider species just in time for Halloween.
Massive Antarctic Iceberg Breaks Away, Revealing More Than 1,000 Nests Made by Unexpected Creatures
Antarctic fish called yellowfin notie created unusual nests on the sea floor.
Popular Roasted Nuts Recalled in 5 States Due to Undeclared Allergen — Check if You Bought These
Hampton Farms recalled roasted nuts after the FDA discovered issues with the product label.
Why Park Staff Are Asking for Immediate Closure of Grand Canyon Amid Government Shutdown?
Around 450 former employees wrote a letter demanding the closure of national parks, including the Grand Canyon.
Residents in This Pennsylvania Locality Urged to Voluntarily Cut Back on Water Use — Here’s Why
Pennsylvania American Water urges residents to reduce nonessential usage of water amid drought threat.
FDA Recalls More Than 140,000 Bottles of Cholesterol Medications Due to High Health Risk They Pose
Cholesterol-controlling drug fails to dissolve as intended, prompting the FDA to recall the product.
Hurricane Melissa’s Speed Has Doubled in Just 24 Hours — Thanks to Warming Atlantic Ocean
Experts think that the Atlantic Ocean's rising temperature is a big factor in the alarming increase in hurricane-force wind speeds.
FDA Recalls Raw Milk Cheese Due to E. Coli Contamination — Check Your Fridge Now
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and E. coli O103 were found in Twin Sisters Creamery's cheeses.
Yosemite Officials Invite Volunteers To Live in the Park Amid Shutdown — But There’s a Catch
Yosemite National Park faces criticism after seeking full-time volunteers to live and work in the park.
Shutdown Makes Iconic Yosemite Spot Prone to Reckless Activities — Officials Have to Stay Vigilant
Illegal camping, drone activities, and BASE jumping have increased at Yosemite National Park.
Climate Change Is Making Hurricane Melissa Stronger — Jamaica Braces for Severe Impact
Hurricane Melissa has already intensified to Category 4 and is expected to reach Category 5 strength.
An Extreme Weather Event in the Pacific Brings Back Coral Species Thought to Be Extinct for 24 Years
A team of divers miraculously finds 100 colonies of rare coral species across Galapagos. Thanks to El Niño.
From Camping to BASE Jumping: Visitors’ Activities Create Long-Term Harm to Yosemite’s Resources
Amid the U.S. shutdown, parks open to visitors are prone to reckless exploitation, and monitoring them has become difficult.
This Volcano Has Been Dormant for Over 700,000 Years — Now, It’s Showing Signs of Waking Up
Scientists observed a 3.5 inches rise in the ground near the Iranian volcano's summit and it holds clues to its eruption.
Why a Massive 'Smiley' Face Appears on an Oregon Hill Every Fall
This huge brown and green smiley face in the Oregon forest is a man-made wonder using different types of trees.
Scientists Break Down the Key Decisions That Transformed the Great Salt Lake Forever
Data showcases that agriculture and development activities pushed the lake to a state it had not been in for at least 2,000 years.
Zookeeper Builds a Raft for Polar Bear Family — and They Seemed to Enjoy Every Moment of It
The Peak Wildlife Park officials are always on the lookout for ideas to entertain the animals who live in captivity.
How Did Water Arrive On Earth? Scientists Believe They Finally Have an Answer
Researchers may have finally cracked the age-old mystery about the origins of Earth's water, and the answer might be related to space.
Scientists Just Confirmed What Beachgoers Always Suspected About Seabirds
Footage of 15 seabirds in Japan revealed a weird and consistent pattern in their pooping habits.
Tourists Caught Ignoring One Of Yellowstone's Cardinal Rules — And Then Instantly Regretted It
Tourists watched as a father and daughter got dangerously close to a hot spring, with the daughter even dipping her hand in.
Study Suggests Breathing ‘Mount Everest Air’ Could Help In Treating Parkinson’s Disease
A study found that low-oxygen environments, such as mountains, may provide significant relief to those suffering from Parkinson's.
Vlogger Uses Hot Spring to Boil His Eggs and Puts Them in a Sandwich — It Went As Expected
A chef went to a hot spring in Japan and boiled eggs in the bubbling water to make a delicious sandwich.
Diver Befriends Rare Species Called ‘Unicorn of the Sea’ That Has Been Only Spotted 60 Times Ever
Ornate Eagle Rays do not allow many to capture their images, but at Lady Elliot Island Resort, a diver managed to befriend one.
Yellowstone Tourists With Kids Caught On Video Getting Dangerously Close to a Wild Animal
An Instagram video showed tourists surrounding a wild bison at Yellowstone National Park, sparking major safety concerns.
Polar Bear Surprises a Little Girl With Close Encounter in Zoo — But Not Everyone Finds It Cute
A polar bear's unexpected interaction with a little girl at a zoo in Winnipeg left the internet divided. Some were amused, others concerned.
Stunning Footage Captures the Reunion of 3 Dire Wolves That Were Brought Back From Extinction
Khaleesi took the first steps in integrating into a pack with her brothers by interacting with them in a green yard.
Ever Seen a Fence or a Tree Painted Purple in the Countryside? There’s a Good Reason Behind It
A half-painted purple fence is more likely to spark curiosity among hikers and travelers, but there's something to look out for.
Cameron Diaz Shares Delicious Plant-Based Alternative to Buffalo Wings — And It's Loaded With Fiber
Cameron Diaz vouches for this yummy and healthy alternative to Buffalo Wings for game night, best paired with her wine brand.
Scientists Just Found An Incredible Way To Use Leftover Coffee Grounds And Our Minds Are Blown
Billions of tons of waste coffee grounds may now be repurposed into a booming industry that benefits the environment and humankind.