Humanity's thirst for knowledge seems insatiable and unstoppable. However, some answers are at least half a century away and possibly much longer, if ever.
As of November 13 2023, Iceland declared a state of emergency over the imminent eruption of Mount Fagradalsfjall. Here's how often that volcano erupts.
In November 2023, Iceland began experiencing increased earthquake activity from the active volcano Mount Fagradalsfjall. Here's what happens if it erupts.
The Garden, a remote, off-the-grid agrarian commune, went viral thanks to self-descirbed "hippies" Tree and Julia Heim. Here's what they're up to today.
Sometimes people claim to see large cats outside their known habitats but they can't prove it. Maybe this is why people keep seeing so-called ghost cats.
Britain's so-called "Robin Hood" tree was was recently felled in an act of vandalism, shocking and saddening the nation. Here's why the tree is so revered.
Though beautiful, some of the U.S. terrain is not particularly easy to traverse. Here's why this national park trail in Utah is so dangerous for novice hikers.
When it comes to carnivorous plants, fact is sometimes stranger than fiction. Here's the science behind some of the myths about these incredible species.
If you take a stroll through this national park in the United States, you'll find that it's covered in glowing millipedes. Here's why this is the case.
Bear attacks can be deadly, and the Huckleberry Lookout Trail in Glacier National Park is notorious for its bear activity, resulting in annual closures.
National park rangers are often faced with dangerous situations and difficult choices, and there's a complex network of rules in place to help guide them.
Moyenne Island is the world's smallest national park thanks to one man. Here is the strange story of Brendon Grisham who dedicated his life to the island.
When atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima, no plant growth was expected for 70 years, yet the oleander did grow and became the symbolic flower of the city.
There's no question but that many of Earth's forest resources have been decimated by greed over the years, but one American tree's story is more complicated.
Some of the most beloved traditions of a New York City Christmas date back to nearly 100 years ago, including the tree at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.
Many people would agree that America's national park system is one of the positive uses of the continent's abundant natural resources — visitors or not.
Humans have any number of ways to measure the passage of life — increments of time, whether seconds or years. Research indicates it isn't just us, either.