Highlights of Swiss scientist Dr Hans Jennys pioneering experiments showing how audible sound can excite such diverse substances as lycopodium powder iron filings water glycerin and turpentine ...

Spiderwebs evoke a unique mix of fear and awe. But not all spiderwebs follow the iconic radial design we usually picture.

An avid backpacker, he thinks he knows the antidote: Nature. On the third day of a camping trip in the wild canyons near Bluff, Utah, Strayer is mixing up an enormous iron kettle of chicken ...

A team of scientists from Monash University has solved the structure of a protein known as "LYCHOS," which can detect and ...

Musing on John Lewis-Stempel's latest book, England: A natural history, James McConnachie marks the flowering of other, more ...

Plastic doesn’t belong in nature. But keeping it out of our ecosystems and within a circular economy is a complex challenge. Stay informed about progress towards an effective global treaty on plastic ...

Scientists have developed a new method to simulate the complex movements of animals with exceptional accuracy. The research team set out to solve a long-standing challenge in biology -- how to ...

The wording of the phrase “nature vs. nurture” makes it seem as though human individuality—personality traits, intelligence, preferences, and other characteristics—must be based on either ...

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Whether it's a cruise around the Galápagos Islands, a tree house stay in the Amazon rain forest, or a trek in the Himalayas, nature travel gives you unforgettable sights and experiences.