Once upon a time, the English language was full of stories with “blossoms,” “rivers,” and “moss.” But these words are disappearing from our vocabularies — and along with them, our connection to the ...

With the threat of global warming and the debates about its existence growing stronger, many of us lean on the hope that future generations will have the knowledge and kindness needed to preserve our ...

The loss of so many beetles, birds, and bacteria is desperately sad. But it’s far from the full extent of our loss. A new study analyzing how many terms authors use for the natural world shows that ...

Nature can be many things. While natural disasters make it frightening and climate change makes it unpredictable, the sheer variety of life forms on the planet and its stunning natural phenomena make ...

👋 Hi, everybody! Now that we’ve cleared Labor Day, summer is officially winding down. The changing of the seasons is a time when I — and maybe others — think about the natural world and its ebbs and ...

Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and ...

We know and use fewer words for nature, according to a new study. Experts say it’s a terrible sign for our mental and physical health. Scientists aren’t sure how many species exist in the world — ...