Love Them or Hate Them, Yellow Jackets Provide an Essential Service in Our Ecosystem
What do yellow jackets do for the environment? A lot. They are responsible for pollinating plants as well as managing harmful insects.
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Once a Sign of Summer, Are Fireflies Now a Thing of the Past?
Are fireflies endangered? Multiple species of fireflies are at risk of extinction in North America thanks to pesticides, climate change, and humans.
Dugongs, the Cousins of the Manatee, Have Been Put on the Vulnerable Species List
Why are dugongs endangered? The cousin of the manatee has been put on the vulnerable list, elevating awareness about the marine animal's population.
Strawberry Moon: How to See the June 2025 Full Moon, What It Means, and More
Every year, June brings us the Strawberry Moon — and in 2025, it just so happens to be a Strawberry Supermoon!
Bring All the Hummingbirds to Your Yard Using This DIY Recipe
Birdwatchers looking for a how to guide for hummingbird food will be happy to know that it's easy to make at home and only involves a few ingredients.
Here's What You Can (and Can Not) Do With With Sargassum Seaweed
South Florida's invasive sargassum seaweed has become a major problem, prompting some to ask if sargassum can be used as fertilizer — or eaten!
Seriously, Why Does Canada Have So Many Wildfires These Days?
With wildfire smoke from Canada billowing across the U.S., many citizens are left wondering why Canada has so many wildfires these days.
Is David Attenborough Still Working? The Iconic TV Host Is 99 Years Old
Is David Attenborough still working? The beloved nature documentary maker issues a statement about his career ahead of his 99th birthday.
Clownfish Are Shrinking, Signaling Rising Ocean Temperatures
A study has found that clownfish are starting to shrink due to heat stress as the waters in the ocean continue to climb, hinting at larger problems.
This Is Why You Might Hear Birds Chirping Way Past Bedtime
People are used to hearing birds during the day, which is why many wonder why birds are chirping at night. As it turns out, there are many reasons.
A Real Life 'The Birds' Moment — 22 Birds Fly Into a Woman’s Home
Watch the moment that 22 birds flew into a woman's home, after she says a flock of chimney swifts invaded her home one scary night.
What Is Sycamore Gap? Understanding How a Lone Tree Could Become So Famous
The Sycamore Gap is the name of tree that grows in a location in Northumberland, England believed to be the front lines of the Roman Empire.
What Is the Spiritual and Cultural Significance of the Seagull?
Despite being hated by many beachgoers, seagulls have a special significance in both the spiritual and cultural world, including their ties to family.
How To Catch the Fast Moving Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower
The American Meteor Society says that the annual Eta Aquards meteor shower runs between April and May every year, with a peek sometime in early May.
Is It Really Illegal to Talk to Dolphins? Kind Of...
Rumors circulating online have people asking why is it illegal to talk to dolphins, with some citing a marine law designed to protect them.
Fact Check: Are Snakehead Fish Really Dangerous?
Find out if snakehead fish are dangerous, where they come from, and what you need to know about the invasive predator taking over U.S. waterways.
Satan’s Minions or Misunderstood Creatures — What’s Do Goats Get Such a Bad Rep?
Why are goats considered evil? The satanic myths associated with goats date back to biblical times, but how did the animals get such a bad reputation?
Just How Far Away Is K2-18b — The Exoplanet Scientists May Have Just Found Signs of Life On?
Scientists say they may have found signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, which is located more than 100 light-years away from planet Earth.
Northern Lights April 2025 — Here’s Where You Need To Go To See Them
The northern lights are best viewed around the Earth's magnetic poles, in areas without light pollution, in the Southern and Northern hemispheres.
Colossal Squid’s Are the Heaviest Invertebrates on Earth, Here’s How Big They Get
Colossal squids can grow to be 23 feet in length, making it hard for humans to picture their size in comparison to land dwelling creatures.
How Growing Pink Pineapples Can Land You in Legal Hot Water
Copyright laws are part of the reason why it is illegal to grow pink pineapples at home, even though many love the pretty pink fruit.
Here's Why Dire Wolves Really Went Extinct Around 12,500 Years Ago
Dire wolves became extinct over 10,000 years ago. Scientists believe this was the result of climate change and the loss of their main food source.
The Wait Is Over — Fish Doorbell Season Is Finally Back
Millions are clicking to save fish trapped by a centuries-old dam — here is why people are keeping an eye on the fish doorbell in Utrecht.
Uncovering the Crisis: Why Do So Many Koalas Have Chlamydia?
Koalas are facing a shocking health crisis: widespread chlamydia infections — so are they born with the STD and how do they get it.