Nature

A Colossal Next Act: A Genetic Census of Every Endangered Species in America
Colossal Biosciences has signed a partnership with the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to bank the genetic material of all 2,300-plus ESA-listed plants and animals
By Green Matters StaffJune 25 2026, Published 9:18 a.m. ET
Our Oceans Are Becoming More Acidic — Here’s What That Means
What is ocean acidification, the phenomenon that is increasing the ocean's hydrogen ion concentrations due to our reliance on fossil fuels?
By Lauren WellbankJune 5 2026, Updated 10:08 a.m. ET

A Weird Looking Mosquito Has Captured the Internet's Attention
A weird looking mosquito has gone viral on Reddit thanks to its unusual appearance, but there's a perfectly reasonable answer as to why they look this way.
By Lauren WellbankMay 21 2026, Published 10:58 a.m. ET
How to Dispose of Bear Spray in Yellowstone Without Putting Workers at Risk
Visitors heading to Yellowstone are being reminded not to throw bear spray in the trash as disposal problems continue growing around the national park.
By Alisan DuranMay 14 2026, Published 1:38 p.m. ET
A Tourist Is Facing Federal Charges After Throwing a Rock at a Hawaiian Monk Seal
A tourist throws a rock at Hawaiian Monk Seal in incriminating video that may now lead to federal charges as these seals are endangered.
By Lauren WellbankMay 8 2026, Published 4:15 p.m. ET
David Attenborough Celebrates His 100th Birthday in 2026 — Is He Still Working?
Fans of the beloved David Attenborough have been wondering when the filmmaker will celebrate his 100th birthday, ringing in decades of award winning work.
By Lauren WellbankMay 6 2026, Updated 3:16 p.m. ET
Hikers Say They Were Attacked by a Bear in Yellowstone National Park
Two hikers sound like they are lucky to be alive after they said they were attacked by a bear at Yellowstone National Park in April 2026.
By Lauren WellbankMay 5 2026, Published 4:10 p.m. ET
Florida Thinks It Has Found Its Solution to Burmese Pythons in a Surprising Place
Possums are being put to work in Florida in the fight against invasive Burmese pythons, here's how the experts are using the creatures.
By Lauren WellbankApril 29 2026, Published 2:50 p.m. ET
10-Year-old Girl Finds a Mexican Axolotl Far From Its Home in Wales
A girl is making headlines after she found an axolotl while wading at a Wales watering hold while on vacation with her family, stunning experts.
By Lauren WellbankApril 23 2026, Published 2:36 p.m. ET
A Viral Post Claims That Whales Don’t Die of Old Age, but Instead They Drown — Here’s What Really Happens to Old Whales
A viral video claims that whales don't die of old age, but instead drowning. Here's what actually happens when whales when the get too old.
By Lauren WellbankApril 14 2026, Published 3:14 p.m. ET
"Pip Watch" Is on for Big Bear Valley Bald Eagle Eggs — When Will They Hatch?
When will Jackie and Shadow's eggs hatch? People of Big Bear Valley tune into a streamed look at the eagles' nest while they wait for their babies.
By Lauren WellbankMarch 31 2026, Published 3:15 p.m. ET
Plans to Remove Wild Horses From This U.S. State Spark Debate
Where are wild horses in the U.S.? Surprisingly, there are still several places you can travel to if you want to observe roving wild horses.
By Lauren WellbankMarch 26 2026, Published 4:01 p.m. ET
Dolphins Have Figured Out a Way To Get High off of Pufferfish... Yes, Really
Do dolphins get high on pufferfish? Understanding how the mammals use the toxins found in pufferfish to get high while they are swimming.
By Lauren WellbankMarch 24 2026, Published 4:25 p.m. ET
Yellowstone’s Most Acidic Geyser Erupts After Years of Inactivity
Yellowstone has documented an eruption from its Echinus Geyser, which slowly ceased erupting in the decades leading up to it's last 20217 show.
By Lauren WellbankMarch 4 2026, Updated 2:57 p.m. ET
A Blood Moon Is Expected To Rise the Night of the Lunar Eclipse
There will be a total lunar eclipse the same night as a blood moon in 2026, and it will be visible to nearly 2.5 billion people in March.
By Lauren WellbankFeb. 26 2026, Published 7:24 p.m. ET
People Are Crying After Finding out Giraffes Have Nowhere to Hide During Storms
Where do giraffes go during storms? When it rains, the tall animals may struggle to find shelter, especially from dangerous lightening strikes.
By Lauren WellbankFeb. 24 2026, Published 3:06 p.m. ET
Redditors Discover Snow May Not Melt in the Microwave — Here’s the Fascinating Reason Why
A Reddit user attempted to microwave a clump of snow, but discovered that the snow failed to melt. Many are stumped by this scientific oddity.
By Jamie BichelmanFeb. 6 2026, Published 9:36 a.m. ET
See the Mesmerizing Footage of a Rare Giant Phantom Jellyfish
Scientist off the coast of Argentina are reeling after a rare giant jellyfish sighting. The underwater footage offers a stunning look at the creature.
By Lauren WellbankFeb. 5 2026, Published 3:38 p.m. ET
Florida’s Weather Now Includes Falling Iguanas, but What Makes the Reptiles Freeze?
Why do iguanas freeze? The reptiles have been seen falling from trees as temperatures drop in regions where they live, creating dangerous conditions.
By Lauren WellbankFeb. 4 2026, Published 8:59 a.m. ET
The Giant Panda Has Officially Come off the Endangered List
The giant panda is no longer endangered. The species has been downgraded to the vulnerable list after decades of conservation efforts.
By Lauren WellbankJan. 12 2026, Published 4:10 p.m. ET
What Caused the Devastation That Plagues the Aral Sea?
What happened to the Aral Sea? The once third-largest lake in the world has been drying and shrinking since the 1960s thanks to Soviet era practices.
By Lauren WellbankJan. 2 2026, Published 4:12 p.m. ET
Colossal Foundation Commits $500,000 to Restore Sacred Condor to Ancestral Nez Perce Skies
Decade-long partnership supports tribally led effort to restore North America’s largest land bird to Hells Canyon for the first time in more than a century.
By Green Matters StaffDec. 11 2025, Published 2:07 p.m. ET
Was Mount Everest Once Underwater? Nearly 500 Million Years Ago, It Was Once the Seafloor
Scientists believe that nearly half a billion years ago, the majestic Mount Everest was under water. It's hard to believe, but here are details.
By Jamie BichelmanDec. 2 2025, Published 7:42 p.m. ET
Scientists Say a Fungus in Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone Is Thriving by Feeding on Radiation
In the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, a black fungus resides in a radioactive environment that feeds on radiation. Here's how this fungus is thriving.
By Jamie BichelmanDec. 1 2025, Published 3:34 p.m. ET
Archaeologists Have a Theory As to Why 5,000 Holes Were Made in Peru Hundreds of Years Ago
One of the most mysterious archaeological sites that has baffled researchers for about a century has a new theory as to why 5,000 holes were made.
By Jamie BichelmanNov. 25 2025, Published 3:59 p.m. ET
A Photographer Captured Video of a Man Approaching Wolves in Yellowstone National Park
A photographer captured video footage of a man approaching wolves in Yellowstone National Park. Here's what we know about the infuriating incident.
By Jamie BichelmanNov. 19 2025, Published 2:29 p.m. ET
A Beached Whale off the Oregon Coast Has Been Euthanized After Being Caught in Fishing Net
A young, beached humpback whale has been euthanized after being caught in a fishing net. Attempts to rescue her proved futile.
By Jamie BichelmanNov. 18 2025, Published 5:09 p.m. ET
Wolf Reintroduction Programs Helped Yellowstone Packs Flourish
In 1987, officials began the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone, kicking off a wolf management program that saw great success.
By Lauren WellbankNov. 12 2025, Published 2:08 p.m. ET
Here's Why the Northern Lights Usually Look Better in Photos
Why do the northern lights sometimes look better in photos? Understanding why you don't see the colors as vibrantly with the naked eye.
By Lauren WellbankNov. 12 2025, Published 1:44 p.m. ET
Iceland’s Mosquito Problem May Be a Scary Sign of Things To Come
Mosquitoes have reportedly been found in Iceland for the first time, sending a chilling preview of the potential effects of climate change.
By Lauren WellbankOct. 24 2025, Updated 3:57 p.m. ET
Everything You Need To Know About Earth’s Extra "Moon"
Does the earth have two moons? A quasi-moon has appeared in the sky, but what is the story with the rock orbiting our planet until 2083?
By Lauren WellbankOct. 23 2025, Published 1:48 p.m. ET
Koko the Gorilla's Last Words Before Her Death in 2018 — Here's What She Signed
Koko the Gorilla died unexpectedly at the Gorilla Foundation's preserve in 2018, but the 46-year-old primate had a final message for her fans.
By Anna QuintanaOct. 22 2025, Published 12:44 p.m. ET
Japan Sees a Spike in Bear-Related Deaths Due to Climate Change
Officials in Japan say deaths from bear attacks are ion the rise, partly due to climate change related migration impacts in populated areas.
By Lauren WellbankOct. 21 2025, Updated 12:18 p.m. ET
Marineland Canada Threatens To Euthanize 30 Whales if Canada Doesn’t Provide Funding
Marineland Canada has demanded funding from the Canadian government, lest they euthanize 30 beluga whales living in captivity.
By Jamie BichelmanOct. 8 2025, Published 5:43 p.m. ET
How To See Fast-Moving Draconid Meteor Shower in October
The Draconid meteor shower is visible in the U.S. in the month of October. Find out how you can see it, and when it's expected to end.
By Lauren WellbankOct. 8 2025, Published 2:28 p.m. ET
Many Fear the Day That the Volcano at Yellowstone Erupts, but Will It Ever Happen?
Will Yellowstone ever erupt? Many people worry about the likelihood that the supervolcano beneath the park will stir to live one day.
By Lauren WellbankOct. 3 2025, Published 1:38 p.m. ET
A Step-By-Step Guide on Taking Photos on the Northern Light With an iPhone
With more and more areas able to witness the majesty of the aurora borealis, people are asking how to take photos of the norther lights on an iPhone.
By Lauren WellbankOct. 1 2025, Published 3:22 p.m. ET
Want To Visit Yellowstone? Better Do It Before the Park Closes for the Season
Millions of people visit Yellowstone National Park each year, making it important for them to know when it closes down for the season.
By Lauren WellbankSept. 30 2025, Published 2:05 p.m. ET
Toxic Levels of "Forever Chemicals" Found in North Carolina Beaches — What Does This Mean?
Hopefully you haven't gone for a swim in a North Carolina beach recently, as toxic levels of forever chemicals were detected. Here's what this means.
By Jamie BichelmanSept. 29 2025, Published 2:55 p.m. ET
A Man Is Recovering After Being Attacked by a Bear at Yellowstone National Park
A 29-year-old man was attacked by a bear while visiting Yellowstone National Park. He was hiking alone when the incident happened.
By Lauren WellbankSept. 26 2025, Published 12:08 p.m. ET
Want To See a Great White Shark? Here's Why You Won’t See One in Captivity in an Aquarium
Why are there no great white sharks in captivity? The apex predator is wildly famous, but you can't see them in any aquarium attractions.
By Lauren WellbankSept. 25 2025, Published 2:33 p.m. ET
Underwater Robot Discovers Three New Species of Deep Sea Snailfish
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute employed an underwater robot to discover new deep sea snailfish species.
By Jamie BichelmanSept. 10 2025, Published 12:33 p.m. ET
Are There Kissing Bugs in California? All About Kissing Bugs and Chagas Disease
Kissing bugs have found their way to the U.S., specifically California. They bring disease with them. Learn more about what to know.
By Jamie BichelmanSept. 9 2025, Published 4:36 p.m. ET
Leave the Rocks Alone — Why Rock Stacking Is a Bad Idea
Is rock stacking bad? Experts are telling people to stop building carins when they are out in the wild, claiming that the practice is harmful.
By Lauren WellbankSept. 9 2025, Published 3:34 a.m. ET
Will Hurricane Kiko Hit Hawaii? Here’s What We Know
If you have been tracking the path of Hurricane Kiko, you may be wondering if Hawaii will be impacted. Does Hawaii get hurricanes?
By Jamie BichelmanSept. 4 2025, Published 6:39 p.m. ET
A Bright Orange Shark Has Been Spotted in the Waters of Costa Rica
A 2024 discovery is shocking ocean lovers after it was announced that an orange nurse shark was found swimming in the waters of Costa Rica.
By Lauren WellbankSept. 2 2025, Published 8:58 a.m. ET
Hiker Picks Up Rattlesnake on Trail — and Dies From Bite
A hiker on a Tennessee trail was ridiculous enough to touch a wild animal, picking up a rattlesnake that predictably bit him.
By Jamie BichelmanAug. 14 2025, Published 2:09 p.m. ET
Cape Buffalo Strikes Again: Hunter Killed by One of Africa’s Most Dangerous Animals
Why are Cape buffalo so dangerous? The animals are nicknamed Black Death, and the reason why may not come as a shock to anyone who has ever seen them.
By Lauren WellbankAug. 8 2025, Published 1:42 p.m. ET
If Whales Go Silent, What Comes Next? Their Extinction Could Shatter Ocean Ecosystems
A world without whales is inconceivable — until it isn't. Blue whales have gone silent, and their food sources are drying up. What's next?
By Jamie BichelmanAug. 7 2025, Published 12:11 p.m. ET
Think You Know What Happens to a Cruise Ship in a Tsunami? You May Be Surprised
What happens to cruise ships in a tsunami? Those caught out at sea when disaster strikes may find themselves in an unusual position.
By Lauren WellbankJuly 31 2025, Published 11:40 a.m. ET

Nature

A Colossal Next Act: A Genetic Census of Every Endangered Species in America

Our Oceans Are Becoming More Acidic — Here’s What That Means

A Weird Looking Mosquito Has Captured the Internet's Attention

How to Dispose of Bear Spray in Yellowstone Without Putting Workers at Risk

A Tourist Is Facing Federal Charges After Throwing a Rock at a Hawaiian Monk Seal

David Attenborough Celebrates His 100th Birthday in 2026 — Is He Still Working?

Hikers Say They Were Attacked by a Bear in Yellowstone National Park

Florida Thinks It Has Found Its Solution to Burmese Pythons in a Surprising Place

10-Year-old Girl Finds a Mexican Axolotl Far From Its Home in Wales

A Viral Post Claims That Whales Don’t Die of Old Age, but Instead They Drown — Here’s What Really Happens to Old Whales

"Pip Watch" Is on for Big Bear Valley Bald Eagle Eggs — When Will They Hatch?

Plans to Remove Wild Horses From This U.S. State Spark Debate

Dolphins Have Figured Out a Way To Get High off of Pufferfish... Yes, Really

Yellowstone’s Most Acidic Geyser Erupts After Years of Inactivity

A Blood Moon Is Expected To Rise the Night of the Lunar Eclipse

People Are Crying After Finding out Giraffes Have Nowhere to Hide During Storms

Redditors Discover Snow May Not Melt in the Microwave — Here’s the Fascinating Reason Why

See the Mesmerizing Footage of a Rare Giant Phantom Jellyfish

Florida’s Weather Now Includes Falling Iguanas, but What Makes the Reptiles Freeze?

The Giant Panda Has Officially Come off the Endangered List

What Caused the Devastation That Plagues the Aral Sea?

Colossal Foundation Commits $500,000 to Restore Sacred Condor to Ancestral Nez Perce Skies

Was Mount Everest Once Underwater? Nearly 500 Million Years Ago, It Was Once the Seafloor

Scientists Say a Fungus in Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone Is Thriving by Feeding on Radiation

Archaeologists Have a Theory As to Why 5,000 Holes Were Made in Peru Hundreds of Years Ago

A Photographer Captured Video of a Man Approaching Wolves in Yellowstone National Park

A Beached Whale off the Oregon Coast Has Been Euthanized After Being Caught in Fishing Net

Wolf Reintroduction Programs Helped Yellowstone Packs Flourish

Here's Why the Northern Lights Usually Look Better in Photos

Iceland’s Mosquito Problem May Be a Scary Sign of Things To Come

Everything You Need To Know About Earth’s Extra "Moon"

Koko the Gorilla's Last Words Before Her Death in 2018 — Here's What She Signed

Japan Sees a Spike in Bear-Related Deaths Due to Climate Change

Marineland Canada Threatens To Euthanize 30 Whales if Canada Doesn’t Provide Funding

How To See Fast-Moving Draconid Meteor Shower in October

Many Fear the Day That the Volcano at Yellowstone Erupts, but Will It Ever Happen?

A Step-By-Step Guide on Taking Photos on the Northern Light With an iPhone

Want To Visit Yellowstone? Better Do It Before the Park Closes for the Season

Toxic Levels of "Forever Chemicals" Found in North Carolina Beaches — What Does This Mean?

A Man Is Recovering After Being Attacked by a Bear at Yellowstone National Park

Want To See a Great White Shark? Here's Why You Won’t See One in Captivity in an Aquarium

Underwater Robot Discovers Three New Species of Deep Sea Snailfish

Are There Kissing Bugs in California? All About Kissing Bugs and Chagas Disease

Leave the Rocks Alone — Why Rock Stacking Is a Bad Idea

Will Hurricane Kiko Hit Hawaii? Here’s What We Know

A Bright Orange Shark Has Been Spotted in the Waters of Costa Rica

Hiker Picks Up Rattlesnake on Trail — and Dies From Bite

Cape Buffalo Strikes Again: Hunter Killed by One of Africa’s Most Dangerous Animals

If Whales Go Silent, What Comes Next? Their Extinction Could Shatter Ocean Ecosystems

Think You Know What Happens to a Cruise Ship in a Tsunami? You May Be Surprised

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