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Oceanic spiders, also known as sea spiders, share a lot in common with land spiders. Here's all you need to know about these fascinating creatures.

Take pride in our planet by supporting these LGBTQ+ environmental and climate change organizations. The granola gays are leading the way to a more beautiful, harmonious, and cleaner world.

A chimpanzee saw her first glimpse of wide open sky at a Florida rescue organization. Here's a look at how Vanilla the chimp reacted.

If you have ever thought of giving your dog a scoop of grits, read this first. Corn is a tricky ingredient, and can affect some dogs more than others.

Sea salps are unique marine creatures that share features with jellyfish, but also have plenty in common with humans. Here's a dive into sea salps' lives.

Sustainable living is a cornerstone to living an environmentally-conscious lifestyle, and learning how to be more sustainable is a process that is constantly evolving.

Eating a vegan or plant-based diet is easier than it sounds  — here are a few tips to make the transition smoother.

Cigarette filters are toxic to essential mosquito larvae, a scientific study shows. Here's how cigarette butts or filters harm the environment.

Colloidal silver is a recommended homeopathic remedy for ear pain, but is it safe? Here's what you need to know.

Free stores, community fridges, free flea markets, and Buy Nothing groups all support a gift economy, reduce waste, and build community.

The Fourth of July is an enormous annual summer celebration in the U.S., so consider kick-starting the festivities with these nail designs.

Harry Styles fans love to wear feather boas to his concerts — but the feathers remain for weeks afterwards, becoming litter.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore held a special commencement ceremony to recognize three service dogs, awarding them "dogtorate" degrees.

Chances are the dinosaur bones you see in museums are real, but they aren’t actually bones anymore.

Dinosaur bones are being auctioned off to private buyers around the world, so what does this mean for the future of paleontology?

A creator documented his shock after someone clear cut trees from his apartment backyard. Deforestation like this contributes to climate change.

In a viral TikTok, @findingmom.me decides to hatch fertile eggs she purchased from Trader Joe's. Can you eat fertile eggs?

"Adopt, don't shop" is an important credo to follow if you're looking for a dog or cat to join your family — here's why.

Traditional burial plots are outlandishly expensive and running short of space, so why not be buried as a tree?

Decades ago, an underwater structure revitalized the hunt for an ancient city.

We caught up with Miyoko Schinner at the Vegan Women Summit to chat about Rancho Compasión, LEAP, and the legacy she wants to leave behind.

These fun facts about coral reefs may surprise you. You already know coral reefs are beautiful, but they're so much more than that.

Pride Month is here, so what better way to celebrate queerness than with some art?

Is Robert Lanza’s theory of biocentrism credible? Some physicists disagree with the idea. Here's what you need to know.

To celebrate Pride Month, sport some eco-conscious Pride shoes made with sustainable materials. We found stylish footwear from 5 top brands.

Wisconsin bike trails are the perfect places to explore unique small towns and natural areas. Check out these five Wisconsin bike trails.

We’ve rounded up some tips on how to celebrate Pride Month at work, in ways that could actually create meaningful change within your company.

We all need to laugh sometimes, even when it comes to climate doom.

These nuclear test sites have rich histories.

Vertical farming has many advantages, but it also have its share of flaws. Here are a few of vertical farming's fatal flaws.

The tiger beetle is a dominant predator in the insect world; however, with their diminishing habitat, survival isn’t as easy.

Why are dolphins evil? Many people see the dolphin as a playful, lovable mammal of the sea. But they have a darker side.

If you use food delivery apps, you may want to know about the DoorDash class action lawsuit which alleges the company charges iPhone users more.

Pale Male, a red-tailed hawk who won the heart of New York City, allegedly just passed away — though some believe he's been dead for years.

In 2019, a volcano erupted on White Island near New Zealand. Now, White Island volcano eruption survivors are telling their stories.

Vertical farming is expected to grow in the coming years. Here are six of the top vertical farming companies in the U.S. in 2023.

Why is Lake Lanier so dangerous? Keep reading to learn more about the stories surrounding the lake.

Hudson River pollution came about over 30 years — here's how the cleanup efforts have been going since the 1980s.

After the West Virginia chemical spill of 2014, U.S. lawmakers changed laws regulating toxic chemicals. Prior to the spill, the chemical MCHM was unregulated.

The most polluted rivers in the U.S. are threatened by toxic contaminates from industrial waste, agricultural runoff, forever chemicals, and more.