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Birds' beauty and resilience shine through in winning Audubon images

The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards highlight striking images of birds and the places they live.




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Why snowy owls are spending the winter in Detroit

Some snowy owls have left the tundra to winter in Detroit where they have less competition for food.




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Swine flu vaccine yields clues to universal vaccine

Could H1N1 have a bright side? New research leads to encouraging steps forward in the fight against flu.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Smart snowplows aim to make winter roads safer

In a push to save money and lives this winter, four U.S. states are dispatching smart snowplows.



  • Climate & Weather

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12 real-life winter wonderlands

If you're dreaming of a white Christmas, these photos of snow-covered nature from all around the world might do the trick.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why winter storm Juno will be so snowy

East Coast folks: Stock up on munchies, get those prescriptions filled and get ready to hunker down for the next day or two.



  • Climate & Weather

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Growing number of kids choose charity over birthday gifts

More and more charities say they have been helped by these 'pint-sized philanthropists' who are choosing to give rather than receive.




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Truly local (and sustainable) craft beer from Empire Brewing Company

The brewery in New York state uses local energy, grows its own ingredients, composts – and even more.




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A winning formula for deal synergies

The experiences of the most successful acquirers yield some counterintuitive lessons.



  • Strategy & Corporate Finance Insights

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Milwaukee River gets clean with the help of Leinenkugel's Brewing Company

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company joins Milwaukee Riverkeeper to clean up a stretch of the Milwaukee River, protecting local water resources.




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2020 may be the year that young people finally decide who wins elections

The demographics are shifting in favor of Generation Z as these young people head to the polls.




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Spectacular things happen when you let winter do your hair

People are freezing their hair in style for the International Hair Freezing Contest.




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6 winter root vegetables you should know

Dig into some new winter flavors with root vegetables. Add seasonal flavor with parsnips, rutabagas, turnips, and others.




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Georgia preschool wins farm stand fight

Leaders listen to rally cry to save kids' veggie stand in Clayton County.




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Why labeling GMOs in food might be a win-win

By fighting labeling, GMO advocates risk ceding the moral high ground -- transparency -- to foods that boast their lack of GMOs.




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Glowing plants might soon light your home

Scientists created the glowing effect without any genetic modification.



  • Research & Innovations

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In Rotterdam, a wind turbine that's also an apartment complex (and an observation wheel)

The conceptual Dutch Windwheel takes the term 'mixed-use development' to dizzying new extremes.




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These wind turbines were inspired by hummingbirds

Tyer Wind has based its proposed wind turbines on a hummingbird flapping its wings.




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Bridgestone is growing tires in the desert

The world's natural rubber comes from Southeast Asia, but the company is using an unassuming Texas bush to make its rubber all-American.




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Why this poultry pundit has a growing flock of Facebook fans

Kathy Shea Mormino ditched the legal profession to become The Chicken Chick.




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Darwin was right: Island life makes animals more relaxed

The lack of predators reduces the instinct to flee, according to new research.




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World's largest aquatic insect has 8-inch wingspan and 'giant snake-like fangs'

This monster of a bug was recently discovered in a remote area of China's Sichuan province.




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Glowing sea turtle is the first biofluorescent reptile ever found

Scientists aren't sure yet just how widespread these beautiful, glowing hawksbill turtles are.




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Sorry rabbit, but even scientists agree: Slow but steady always wins the race

New research backs the tortoise in the classic fable, suggesting slow and steady always wins, no matter the race.



  • Research & Innovations

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Nikon Small World video winners prove small is truly is beautiful

Winners announced for the 9th annual Nikon Small World In Motion competition showcasing the best microscopic videos of 2019.



  • Arts & Culture

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See the winners from National Geographic's travel photography contest

National Geographic's Travel Photographer of the Year contest winners show the power of nature, the beauty of cities and the strength of humanity.



  • Climate & Weather

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In this photo contest, the bigger the #fail, the bigger the win

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




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These comedy wildlife photo winners will make you belly laugh

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




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Kitty rescued in Bangladesh after getting stuck in a window

Video from Dhaka, Bangladesh shows a young man climbing out to rescue a kitty stuck in a window.




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The most extreme bolts of lightning strike in winter

Lightning "superbolts" are most common in winter and hit most frequently over water.



  • Climate & Weather

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Massive winter storm heads for the Plains

Record-setting blizzard called Winter Storm Aubrey is expected to hit the midsection of the U.S., from Colorado to Minnesota.



  • Climate & Weather

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Expect a mostly mild winter — but mild doesn't mean no surprises, says NOAA

The 2019-2020 winter forecast will likely be milder-than-average, says NOAA, disagreeing with the almanacs' forecasts.



  • Climate & Weather

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Sinking temperatures jumpstart winter transformation of Yellowstone waterfall

Osprey Falls at Yellowstone National Park is starting to freeze as this video shows.



  • Climate & Weather

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Snow turns Sedona into winter wonderland

A snowstorm in Sedona, Arizona, turned the place known for its red rocks into a winter wonderland.



  • Climate & Weather

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Lake Erie winds transform houses into tawny ice palaces

Freezing winds from Lake Erie turned houses into ice after two days of gale-force winds.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why you should exfoliate your skin this winter

Exfoliating is an important step in improving your skin's appearance and health. Here's what dermatologists want you to know.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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Bonterra: Our Organic Grapes Make Better Wine

Bonterra: Our Organic Grapes Make Better Wine




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What burrowing owls think of hidden cameras

This video shows burrowing owls discovering the presence of a "hidden" observation camera. It doesn't end well for the camera.




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[Primetals Technologies, Ltd.]<br />Primetals Technologies wins order from Shougang Qian’an to supply 6-stand Hyper UC-mill for electrical steel

・ The world’s first 6-stand tandem cold mill with Hyper UC-mills in all stands ・ Equipped with work roll shift function to enable precise edge profile control of electrical steels ・ Enables Shougang Qian’an to meet the growing demand for electrical steels




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&#39;The Voice&#39; winner Sawyer Fredericks is an upstate NY farmer

16-year-old entertainer says he's excited to return to his family's 88-acre farm and 'take in the open space and nature around my home.'



  • Arts & Culture

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A 2-mile crack in the Arizona desert is growing

Geologists studying the phenomenon say the fissure is likely a reflection of aquifer depletion.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Flint water whistleblower wins the Goldman Environmental Prize

Meet LeeAnne Walters, the Flint mother fighting for clean water in her community and elsewhere. For her efforts, she won the Goldman Environmental Prize.




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Look at the long and winding path your food takes to get to your plate

Researchers mapped the route food takes from farms to homes.




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Wind and solar plants rise in the shadow of Fukushima&#39;s nuclear meltdown in Japan

A $2.5 billion investment in a renewable energy hub will bring about 2/3 of the power that the nuclear plant once did.




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Wildhorse Mountain Wind Facility in Oklahoma is Operational

The new facility is Southern Company's fourth in the state, and another example of the company's commitment to renewable energy.




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Tiny dragonfly species crushes long-distance migration record by riding high-altitude winds

Genetic tests are showing that individuals from Texas might breed with individuals from Japan or South America.




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Aisle or window seat? Your choice can reveal a lot about you

If you prefer a window, does that mean that you're more selfish?




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What if wind farms could power the world?

IEA report calculates the promise of wind energy in the coming years, and it's immense.




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One of the oldest bald eagles ever recorded just crashed through a man&#39;s window

The eagle that smashed through a Wyoming man's window was bearing a leg band from 1989.




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Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners will take your breath away

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winning images capture rarely seen animal behavior.