Science lingo may hurt efforts to inform the general public, a new study warns.

Lisa Hendy is the first woman to become chief ranger at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The FDA says kratom acts like an opioid and warns against using the popular supplement.

"Expressing gratitude and feeling gratitude are not the same thing," remind scientists looking at recordings of conversations among families.

A simple parenting technique helps Inuit children learn to control anger at an early age.

Conservation photographer Morgan Heim talks about her work, and how being foolish can lead to brilliant things.

West Coast oysters can’t catch a break. A study suggests that while climate change could boost their numbers, it might unleash more invasive "oyster drills."

Oceanic Preservation Society will project images of climate change and threatened species on the iconic building ahead of this weekend's Climate March.

Greeting people you pass on the street with a smile and "Hello" is good for you and them.

A high-tech collaboration between astrophysicists and ecologists is helping to monitor and protect some of the world's most threatened animals.

The Mary River turtle, recognized for its algae-induced punk rock appearance and ability to breathe through its rear is endangered.

Habitat loss and climate change have pushed the antechinus, a marsupial that looks like a small shrew, to the brink. And their sex lives don't help.

The Sisters of the Monastery of the Dominican of Order have cared for the rare salamanders for 150 years.

This report highlights 25 apes, monkeys, lemurs, lorises and other primates on the brink of extinction.

Rare endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles hatch on New York City beach, but they normally nest in the Gulf of Mexico.

The 2019 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest is open to children in grades K-12.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposes letting states, tribes manage wolf populations, dropping endangered species status on the federal level.

Two mother-and-calf pairs of North Atlantic right whales have been spotted so far this year in Cape Cod Bay.

New empathy-building app lets you swap lives with people you don’t know.

No, they're not. They're actually going to live longer, better lives.

One of Earth's most impressive ecosystems is in dire straits. Here are the main issues threatening this magnificent natural wonder.

It's the first birth spotted so far this season.

Solar Foods is set to unveil a fully sustainable, carbon-neutral food that can be produced anywhere.

Follow the life of a plastic bag in a hilarious mockumentary -- complete with dramatic music and a narrator with a British accent.

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

In times of stress and danger, the brain records more detailed memories.

Deforestation is occurring so fast in the Brazilian Amazon that three football fields worth of tree cover are lost every minute.

The only endemic duck remaining on the Hawaiian islands is back from the brink of genetic extinction.

New study finds that pregnant women — and their babies — might be at an even greater risk for the flu virus.

Here's a breakdown of how each disinfectant kills specific types of germs.

The Ili pika, an animal sometimes referred to as the 'magic rabbit,' is more endangered than the panda.

People donated about $50 each to help save and restore the historic La Mothe-Chandeniers castle in France.

Proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition 'Save Our Species' polos benefit the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

An HSC survey found that more than half of American adults couldn’t think of anything they should do to make their homes safer.

With millions of Americans staying home, blood donations are drying up. It's safe to give if you are healthy.

Is the government really spraying toxic substances at 50,000 feet? Probably not, but here's what's happening with chemtrails.

All 8 species of pangolin are in decline due to illegal trade, but conservationists hope to save them by softening the scaly animal's image.

The beleaguered rusty patched bumblebee is the first bee species in the Lower 48 states to be listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Smart Growth America's Dangerous by Design report finds walking to be a particularly perilous activity in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Cape Coral, Florida.

Ex-soldiers are joining the fight to save rhinos against poachers in S. Africa and beating back their own personal demons at the same time.

The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?

Sea otters are dying from a parasite spread by outdoor cats, according to a new study.

The blue-tailed skink of Christmas Island may be extinct in the wild, but scientists have a plan to bring it back.

The Kirtland's warbler was nearly extinct in the 1970s, but now the bird has recovered and is coming off the endangered species list.

The black rhino calf appears healthy and is nursing regularly, according to zoo officials.

Activated charcoal foods may be Instagram-worthy, but are they good for you?

The U.S. endangered species list isn't all gloom and doom: Just ask a bald eagle. Nonetheless, 93 species have joined the list for every one it's saved.

From West Nile virus to dengue fever, mosquitoes seem to be getting better at sneaking diseases into the U.S. lately. It's just a hint of what's to come.

With more than 160 active volcanoes, the United States is at greater risk from eruptions than many people realize.

Pandemonium and Mayhem on the streets with high octane over the top comedy superbly entertaining, with Jimmie Lee-The Jersey Outlaw