Swedish fire torches burn from the inside out, and the fire can last for two to five hours depending on the size and material of the wood.

Black-backed woodpeckers love burned-out forests, but mega-fires are changing their lives.

A great horned owl is rescued from the ashes of the Maria Fire in California.

Soak in the cuteness of this baby koala after her first checkup at the San Diego Zoo.

Fireworks are an environmental disaster, leaving behind lead, radioactive barium, perchlorate, fine particulates and dioxins.

New Zealand opened its 10th Great Walk called Paparoa Track, a 3-day, 34-mile hike across beautiful terrain.

The island nation of Niue may be the best place in the world to soak up a starry night.

Facility makes DNA parts for biologists to use in experiments.

Breakthrough technology could make long-distance space travel feasible, clean our air here on Earth, and even combat global warming.

Although solar panels do most of the heavy lifting, so to speak.

Wave power has the potential to supply 25 percent of the nation's energy.

Our first fowl emergency was truly a lesson in home healthcare.

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

The beautiful, predatory moonfish can warm its own body, just like mammals and birds.

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

They might make for terrifying adults, but giant squid are actually kind of cute when they're babies.

Long feared extinct, the extremely rare Omura's whale was recorded by a team of biologists off the coast of Madagascar.

A humpback whale fell victim to a swarm of sharks, which are usually known to hunt much smaller prey.

The breeding of these extremely rare, enormous insects is one of the most inspiring stories in the history of conservation.

Video could finally offer insight into the mysteries about how sharks get their shuteye.

Scientists have never seen a giant shipworm (Kuphus polythalamia) alive before, and it's the stuff of nightmares.

The now-extinct pouwa was a semi-flightless swan that was closely related to the Australian black swan of modern times.

After fires burned away the dense foliage, an ancient Australian landmark called Budj Bim is revealed in more depth.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows why fire safety is important for the holiday season.

In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment.

Community works together to rescue dozens of horses from California wildfire.

The First Electric Locomotive

･ Broadcasts to get underway from April 10 to mark 50th anniversary of launch of "BEAVER" brand ･ Residential-use ad to focus on outstanding comfort from diverse advanced features; commercial-use ad to highlight IoT-based operating control and energy efficiency

･ High-efficiency power generating units built on M701S (DA) X series gas turbines effectively utilize steelworks gas emissions ･ Third order from Baotou Steel Group, reflecting strong confidence of MHPS' technology

･ Combined cycle operations scheduled to begin in November 2023 ･ Total plant output to increase 50%, from the current 600 MW to 900 MW

The Arctic repository is making the unprecedented move to assist researchers sidelined by Syria’s Civil War.

Bella the pig lost his siblings and even a eye on a factory farm in Queensland, Australia, before he found a safe home.

Hardened inmates let a dog's love open the door to their hearts through the Pawsitive Change program.

Newborn coyotes whose mother disappeared are saved by a wildlife rehabilitator and are singing like angels.

A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants.

The ARK at JFK will boast luxurious accommodations for all species — but not people.

Three circus lions and a cub fly thousands of miles to their forever home in South Africa.

The groundbreaking quantum experiment could allow us to build things on the atomic level.

Australian soldiers from the 9th Brigade used their day off to help feed displaced koalas affected by bushfires at Cleland Wildlife Park.

Researchers from Newcastle University captures a wild grey seal 'clapping' on camera for the first time.

Australia's feral horses will be removed from national park lands to help wildfire-damaged areas come back. The goal is relocation, but not all will survive.

Seagulls prefer to eat food that people have handled first.

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

Fire-created thunderstorms, "ember attacks," high winds and fire clouds are all a part of the intense fires down under.

Fireflies are disappearing, likely due to three factors: Habitat loss, toxic chemicals and light pollution. Here’s how you can help them bounce back.

The 'City of Light' announces plan to produce 50 percent of its energy from algae.

Algae fuel start-ups across the country are getting closer to commercial scale production of the environmentally friendly fuel, thanks to investment from the go

Every June, the Elkmont Ghost Town in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with the world's largest gathering of synchronous fireflies.

Fireworks displays are nothing compared to the cosmic explosions and implosions that occur every moment across our universe.

Drone footage shows the Notre Dame beehives appear to be intact, and at least some bees are still alive.