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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.




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5 surprising facts about the creepy-cute aye-aye

The aye-aye is an unusual animal with looks that freaks people out, but it's actually one amazing creature.




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Anyone else raising baby chicks these days?

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a nationwide surge in Americans purchasing baby chickens.




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6 ways to improve your bond with your dog

Want to have a more obedient and more affectionate dog? It all begins with how connected you are as a team.




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American robins migrating 12 days earlier than they did 25 years ago

The American robin, Turdus migratorius, is migrating earlier likely in response to changing environmental conditions.




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All it took for these zoo pandas to mate was for humans to go away

The zoo had been trying for 10 years to encourage pandas Ying Ying and Le Le to mate. All it took was a coronavirus lockdown.




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Sanctuary dog mourns his animal friends by staying by their side

A 3-legged dog named Tricycle always mourns the loss of a friend at an animal sanctuary called Horse Creek Stable in Georgia..




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Horses and dogs share universal play language

Despite their size difference, horses and dogs understand and mimic each other when they play.




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The first gray wolf in more than 100 years may have returned to northern France

A surveillance camera may have captured an image of the elusive European gray wolf.




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Fisherman visits dolphin every day to make up for the missing tourists

Without humans visiting him, loneliness was starting to wear on this bottlenose dolphin.




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The benefits of quitting smoking and 5 natural ways to kick the habit

It's tough, but not impossible, to quit smoking. Here are some natural ways to put your cigarette-puffing habit behind you.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 surprising ways mindfulness meditation can improve your brain

The benefits of mindfulness keep piling up, from growing grey matter to helping you master your emotional responses.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Even stray dogs understand human cues

A new study shows that even undomesticated dogs are paying close attention to us.




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Flamingos' complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemies

Flamingos live for decades and like to spend time hanging out with their friends.




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Losing your sense of smell may point to coronavirus — or not

Data can help us understand some of the many ways the human body reacts to this virus and the next one.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' may reach record size this summer

Historic floods and relentless storms are expected to boost the dead zone up to 15 percent larger than ever before, experts say.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Stunning emerald green Arabian Sea may herald ecosystem disaster

The sea has a dead zone the size of Texas, and it's growing bigger every year because of sewage and fertilizer flowing into the waters.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Glowing blue algae lights up Tasmanian bay

Billions of bioluminescent algae literally make the sea sparkle in Tasmania's Preservation Bay off the coast of Australia.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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An ancient army of algae may have shaped life on Earth as we know it

We may owe our very existence to microscopic organisms that forever altered the food web.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How to find awe in everyday things

You don't have to spend a lot or travel far to reap the awesome benefits of wonder.




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What is ayahuasca, the shaman's brew?

Anthropologist Robin Rodd weighs in on the mind-altering herbal drink, ayahuasca, said to have healing properties.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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6 natural ways to combat anxiety

These anxiety-fighting techniques may seem simple, but they can help keep that creeping sense of panic at bay.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Say goodbye to Vine with these 17 greatest hits

From the unbearably cute to the utterly absurd, these pet and animal vines are bound to crack you up.




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5 facts about Vieques' bioluminescent Mosquito Bay

Visiting Puerto Rico? Don't forget to plan a visit to the island of Vieques, where you can take a starlit kayak trip on the world's brightest bio bay.




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5 reasons to pay attention to those dismal coral bleaching headlines

Bleached corals are akin to dead canaries in a coal mine — a warning of what's to come if we don't address the threat of climate change.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Joel Sartore helps captive critters say 'cheese'

When you set out on a mission to document all 12,000 species of captive animals, it's bound to get a little silly.




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Dalai Lama celebrates 81 years (in this lifetime, anyway)

In honor of his birthday, let's take a look at some of the amazing people the revered spiritual leader has met over the years.



  • Arts & Culture

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1,000 rescued mutts live the life at Costa Rica's 'Land of the Strays'

'The Land of the Strays' is a dog's paradise.




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How to make the most of the season's shortest days

With the Earth's axis now tilting at 23.5 degrees, the northern hemisphere is at its farthest point from the sun.




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Eat your way through American history with these vintage recipes

These recipes from previous centuries are just as delicious today as they were hundreds of years ago.




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3 creative ways to cook with carrots

It's time to get creative with this root vegetable, by making carotene butter, carrot ginger sauce and more.




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The best way to cook a turkey, according to science

Grab your kitchen shears, a serrated knife and your muscles for a tender, evenly-browned turkey.




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Avocado prices rise, right before Cinco de Mayo

Expect to pay more for avocados for your guacamole — or just make "mockamole" instead.




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6 recipes for green bell peppers when you have way more than you need

When the garden and farmers market are bursting with green bell peppers, you'll need these recipes to use them all up.




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Creative ways to use up leftover Prosecco

Your open bottle of Prosecco from New Year's Eve may be past its prime to drink, but you can put it to culinary use.




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3 easy ways to make your own butter

Making butter is easier than you think. One ingredient and one kitchen tool is all you need.




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7 no-bake treats for your holiday cookie tray

Fill up your dessert tray with a variety of sweets that don't take long to make.




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7 ways to make mealy apples appetizing

When apples go soft, it's time to get creative.




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10 ways to eat Chayote squash

Chayote, a pear-shaped gourd, is this year's "it" vegetable.




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7 ways to celebrate winter citrus season

Go beyond the standard navel orange and keep winter blues away with these bright, seasonal citrus recipes.




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Could this ancient relic still be the best way to heat your home?

Is there a winner in the eternal debate between radiant heat and forced air?



  • Remodeling & Design

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Why the kitchen is going the way of the sewing machine

Food delivery services and high-tech appliances could be a boon for boomers, especially if kitchens disappear.




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Minnesota will pay homeowners to make their lawns bee-friendly

A Minnesota spending plan will pay homeowners to transform their lawns into bee-friendly habitats.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Why Germany's little gardens are a way of life

Once critical for survival, Germany's allotment gardens now provide a different type of health and wellness.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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CMA slaps Ardonagh’s Paymentshield over PPI

The “significant” breaches meant some customers did not get annual review statements for up to six years.




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Premium finance not affected by FCA relief measures, says Biba

Trade body said it lobbied the regulator to exclude premium finance arrangements as payment deferrals would have left many brokers at greater risk.




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London mulls car-free days to curb air pollution

Despite resistance to a permanent car ban on Oxford Street, London mayor Sadiq Kahn is pushing for car-free days across the capital city.




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In Istanbul, your recyclables can reduce your subway fare

Istanbul, Turkey, is the latest city to adopt a novel recycling idea that allows public transit riders to pay part of their fare through recycling bottles.




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Why Oslo is saying no to cars in its city center

Pedestrians and cyclists will soon rule the streets in the Norwegian capital's downtown core.




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Are the Autobahn's speed limit-free days nearing an end?

Although a proposed universal speed limit on Germany's national highway system could curb emissions, many politicians are quick to dismiss the idea.