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25 Rooftop Gardens That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

Just in time for spring, these rooftop gardens convene aesthetics, environmentalism and urban savvy into one stunning package.

By Susan Sims • Apr 2, 2015

25 Rooftop Gardens That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

Just in time for spring, these rooftop gardens convene aesthetics, environmentalism and urban savvy into one stunning package.

By Susan Sims • April 2, 2015

These Potash Evaporation Ponds Look Completely Bizarre

What's that bright blue speck of water in the middle of Utah's desert? The potash evaporation ponds may look bizarre, but they have a very specific purpose.

By Kiri Picone • Mar 31, 2015

These Potash Evaporation Ponds Look Completely Bizarre

What's that bright blue speck of water in the middle of Utah's desert? The potash evaporation ponds may look bizarre, but they have a very specific purpose.

By Kiri Picone • March 31, 2015

Don’t Have The Budget For International Travel? Check Out These Hidden Wonders Of The United States

The Earth is filled with natural wonders, carved and sculpted by nature’s passage of time. Mountains and rivers chiseled by ancient glaciers dot the global landscape, along with waterfalls, caves and marshes. Surprisingly, many of these impressive features can be found in America, across its expansive 3.8 million square miles....

By Susan Sims • Mar 13, 2015

Don’t Have The Budget For International Travel? Check Out These Hidden Wonders Of The United States

The Earth is filled with natural wonders, carved and sculpted by nature’s passage of time. Mountains and rivers chiseled by ancient glaciers dot the global landscape, along with waterfalls, caves and marshes. Surprisingly, many of these impressive features can be found in America, across its expansive 3.8 million square miles....

By Susan Sims • March 13, 2015

Commodifying Nature: Ecotourism And Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula

Ecotourism has quickly replaced gold-mining and logging as the main industry on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 9, 2015

Commodifying Nature: Ecotourism And Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula

Ecotourism has quickly replaced gold-mining and logging as the main industry on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.

By All That's Interesting • March 9, 2015

Project Isabela: When Slaughtering 250,000 Goats Meant Saving A Species

In the 1990s, the Galapagos Conservancy launched Project Isabela, an all out war against 250,000 goats in the Galapagos Islands to save the dwindling population of Galapagos tortoises.

By John Schellhase • Feb 28, 2015

Project Isabela: When Slaughtering 250,000 Goats Meant Saving A Species

In the 1990s, the Galapagos Conservancy launched Project Isabela, an all out war against 250,000 goats in the Galapagos Islands to save the dwindling population of Galapagos tortoises.

By John Schellhase • February 28, 2015

10 Terrifying Prehistoric Animals — That Weren’t Dinosaurs

While dinosaurs get all the attention, discover why prehistoric creatures like the terror bird and the Titanoboa are just as terrifying.

By John Kuroski • Feb 19, 2015

10 Terrifying Prehistoric Animals — That Weren’t Dinosaurs

While dinosaurs get all the attention, discover why prehistoric creatures like the terror bird and the Titanoboa are just as terrifying.

By John Kuroski • February 19, 2015

27 Incredible Underwater Pictures of Schooling Fish

As these incredible images show, schooling fish are one of the world's most incredible natural phenomena.

By Kiri Picone • Feb 5, 2015

27 Incredible Underwater Pictures of Schooling Fish

As these incredible images show, schooling fish are one of the world's most incredible natural phenomena.

By Kiri Picone • February 5, 2015

18 European Natural Wonders To Reignite Your Wanderlust

As these breathtaking European natural wonders show, there's more to the Old Continent than just slanted buildings and outdoor cafes.

By John Schellhase • Jan 16, 2015

18 European Natural Wonders To Reignite Your Wanderlust

As these breathtaking European natural wonders show, there's more to the Old Continent than just slanted buildings and outdoor cafes.

By John Schellhase • January 16, 2015

The Coolest National Parks In The United States

While today’s Republican Party may not be known for its environmental conservation efforts, the national park system was actually established under Republican President Ulysses S. Grant. The program would later be expanded under conservationist, hunter, Bigfoot storyteller and Republican President Teddy Roosevelt. It literally takes an Act of Congress to...

By Susan Sims • Jan 1, 2015

The Coolest National Parks In The United States

While today’s Republican Party may not be known for its environmental conservation efforts, the national park system was actually established under Republican President Ulysses S. Grant. The program would later be expanded under conservationist, hunter, Bigfoot storyteller and Republican President Teddy Roosevelt. It literally takes an Act of Congress to...

By Susan Sims • January 1, 2015

20 Dramatic Weather Photos That Make You Wonder Why We Use It For Small Talk

Weather is so much a part of our lives that we usually take it for granted. Talking about the weather is the textbook example of meaningless small talk, something we do when discussing substantive issues would make everybody feel awkward and uncomfortable. In general, weather is a nice, safe topic...

By Richard Stockton • Jan 1, 2015

20 Dramatic Weather Photos That Make You Wonder Why We Use It For Small Talk

Weather is so much a part of our lives that we usually take it for granted. Talking about the weather is the textbook example of meaningless small talk, something we do when discussing substantive issues would make everybody feel awkward and uncomfortable. In general, weather is a nice, safe topic...

By Richard Stockton • January 1, 2015