Ecosystems

This 1991 experiment spawned a wave of new research about engineering, agriculture, and space exploration.

Wildlife guide Audra Conklin Taylor shows the beauty, value, and character of the park’s packs.

When it comes to restoring land and preventing wildfires, animals like pangolins, beavers, and elephants have a lot to offer. Can helping them help us?

The eastern hellbender has thrived in clear Appalachian rivers and streams for more than 100 million years.

Must-visit spots to make the most of your travels.

The war has brought suffering and devastation—and "war-wilding," a surprising ray of hope.

Researchers hauled bins of fish carcasses through bear country to learn how salmon affects plants and pollinators.

The surprising discovery reveals how much we don't know about the deep ocean and its residents.

The cause is just as concerning as the color.

Researchers exploring the country's threatened coastal habitats discovered 'staggering' biodiversity.

Bigger than the Great Wall of China, Hadrian's Wall, and the Pyramids of Giza combined, the region's ubiquitous stone walls are also a unique ecological habitat.

A deep dive into "the Venice of Africa," a waterway-filled village in Benin.