The 11 mushrooms and other fungi here are a far cry from the typical white-or-brown palette of criminis and portobellos.

The Natural History Museum, London, announced the finalists for its 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.

Peatlands have the power to release huge amounts of carbon and greenhouse gases, but these mucky wetlands also help control floods and forest fires.

A spectacular scene unfolds every year in Chiang Mai, Thailand, when thousands of candle-lit paper lanterns are released into the sky and Ping River.

The Global Wildlife Conservation held their first #WildlifePhotoFail contest, where bloopers and blunders aren't just celebrated, they're rewarded.

The winners of Nikon's 43rd annual Small World Photomicrography Competition will make you wish you paid more attention in science class.

The 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards winners have been announced, and this year's crop doesn't disappoint in the humor department.

Cocoa trees are under attack, and demand is skyrocketing worldwide. What this means for chocoholics now and in the future.

Despite years of warning, a new report says many infants in the U.S. still sleep with soft bedding, whether in a crib or their parents' bed.

A new generic option will soon offer relief for families who shell out hundreds of dollars for these epinephrine-filled devices.

Probiotics, whether in supplement or food form, are a booming industry, but the science behind the health benefit claims is still catching up.

Nearly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world, and one of them dies every two weeks. Here are some that could disappear in our lifetimes.

New research shows that viral infections can evolve to affect men worse than women because the viruses consider women to be more valuable hosts.

Only 2 percent of the population has this uniquely useful ability.

If you're trying to lose weight, the time of day when you eat matters just as much as how many calories you eat, new research suggests.

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California is ablaze with colorful wildflower blooms.

Americans are experiencing one of the worst allergy seasons in years. Here are the 12 worst cities out of 100 ranked by the United States for allergy sufferers.

Crown shyness is a phenomenon where tree canopies don't touch, creating stark outlines between the treetops. Here are some theories about why it happens.

The International Dark-Sky Association bestows the honor on national parks and monuments that limit light pollution to preserve the night sky.

A new study finds Hawaii is home to "super corals" that were nearly destroyed 30 years ago but have rebounded despite warmer, more acidic water.

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D. from Harvard and she's proof of the growing power of the STEM push.

Dan Mackay, found thousands of dog tags near London and is on a mission to reunite them with surviving veterans or their relatives.

A ghost forest occurs when sea levels rise and flood healthy coastal forests with saltwater, killing the trees. Plus, 5 ghost forests in the U.S.

Elkmont Historic District in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was once a destination for wealthy vacationers. Now, its cottages stand in eerie disrepair.

The science behind why some cats hate belly rubs, plus what it means when a cat rolls over and shows you its belly.

The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world.

From Saturn shining all month to Neptune at its brightest point all year, Mother Nature is bringing her own celestial fireworks to the party in the July sky.

Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year.

The Great Green Wall is rooted in Africa's Sahel region on the southern border of the Sahara. Once completed, it will be the largest living structure on Earth.

'Magic' indeed: Many edible varieties of mushrooms are packed with vitamins, can boost your immunity, lower inflammation and help prevent cancer.

Screaming is primal. Whether it’s pain, horror or a baby's cry, a scream demands attention. Why do we scream, and why does the sound of one make us react?

Like, why are there so many left-handed athletes, and how come they're so good at math?

Sand dollars are echinoids that live on the ocean floor. You may enjoy collecting their shells, but how much do you really know about these quiet creatures?

Gray hair may indicate more than our biological age: It could signal one of these health issues, including heart disease or vitamin deficiency.

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