nature

No, You’re Not On Drugs: Colombia’s River Of Five Colors Is Real

Head deep into the Colombian wilderness to find Caño Cristales, also known as the River of Five Colors, a national technicolor treasure.

By Erin Kelly • Aug 6, 2014

No, You’re Not On Drugs: Colombia’s River Of Five Colors Is Real

Head deep into the Colombian wilderness to find Caño Cristales, also known as the River of Five Colors, a national technicolor treasure.

By Erin Kelly • August 6, 2014

The Lifecycle Of A Queen (Bumble) Bee

We recognize them by their signature yellow-black stripes and for being invaluable to our ecosystem. These queen bumblebee facts will only add to that.

By Savannah Cox • Aug 5, 2014

The Lifecycle Of A Queen (Bumble) Bee

We recognize them by their signature yellow-black stripes and for being invaluable to our ecosystem. These queen bumblebee facts will only add to that.

By Savannah Cox • August 5, 2014

5 Animals With Superpowers Way Cooler Than X-Men

Real animals with superpowers are way more exciting than fictional superheroes. Prepare to be amazed.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 3, 2014

5 Animals With Superpowers Way Cooler Than X-Men

Real animals with superpowers are way more exciting than fictional superheroes. Prepare to be amazed.

By All That's Interesting • August 3, 2014

30 Eerily Beautiful Photos Of Abandoned Iceland

The frigid island is typically associated with enchantment and natural splendor; these photos of abandoned Iceland present a slightly more sinister view.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 28, 2014

30 Eerily Beautiful Photos Of Abandoned Iceland

The frigid island is typically associated with enchantment and natural splendor; these photos of abandoned Iceland present a slightly more sinister view.

By Erin Kelly • July 28, 2014

These Sun Facts Will Blow Your Mind

Learn how big, hot, and vital the sun is with these fascinating sun facts.

By Kiri Picone • Jul 9, 2014

These Sun Facts Will Blow Your Mind

Learn how big, hot, and vital the sun is with these fascinating sun facts.

By Kiri Picone • July 9, 2014

Mount Nyiragongo And Its Bubbling Hot Lava Lake

Few volcanoes are as spectacular as Mount Nyiragongo. Known for its active lava lake and (relatively) frequent eruptions, this incredible volcano has the potential for widespread disaster. Unfortunately, political unrest prevents the scientific community from studying the dangerous volcano in depth. But as seen in these breathtaking images, scientists and...

By Kiri Picone • Jun 22, 2014

Mount Nyiragongo And Its Bubbling Hot Lava Lake

Few volcanoes are as spectacular as Mount Nyiragongo. Known for its active lava lake and (relatively) frequent eruptions, this incredible volcano has the potential for widespread disaster. Unfortunately, political unrest prevents the scientific community from studying the dangerous volcano in depth. But as seen in these breathtaking images, scientists and...

By Kiri Picone • June 22, 2014

Bee Beards, Your New Favorite Hobby

Bored and near a colony of bees? We've got just the hobby for you: bee bearding.

By Mamta Bhatt • Jun 6, 2014

Bee Beards, Your New Favorite Hobby

Bored and near a colony of bees? We've got just the hobby for you: bee bearding.

By Mamta Bhatt • June 6, 2014

Charles Jencks Intricate And Astounding Landscape Art

Charles Jencks' exquisite landscape art serves as a reminder that nature can be as transformable as manmade structures.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 2, 2014

Charles Jencks Intricate And Astounding Landscape Art

Charles Jencks' exquisite landscape art serves as a reminder that nature can be as transformable as manmade structures.

By Erin Kelly • June 2, 2014

The Batu Caves Add A Rich Tradition Of Hinduism In Malaysia

Filled with religious shrines and one of the world's tallest Hindu statues, the Batu Caves are an important — and astonishingly beautiful — religious site in Malaysia.

By Kiri Picone • May 30, 2014

The Batu Caves Add A Rich Tradition Of Hinduism In Malaysia

Filled with religious shrines and one of the world's tallest Hindu statues, the Batu Caves are an important — and astonishingly beautiful — religious site in Malaysia.

By Kiri Picone • May 30, 2014

25 Amazing Rainforest Facts You’ve Never Heard

Rainforests are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. Despite our knowledge of the relationship between deforestation and global warming, logging, agriculture, and urban sprawl claim trees and brush from landmasses as large as Panama every year. Learn more about the amazing properties of this ancient ecosystem (and the...

By Kiri Picone • May 29, 2014

25 Amazing Rainforest Facts You’ve Never Heard

Rainforests are disappearing from our planet at an alarming rate. Despite our knowledge of the relationship between deforestation and global warming, logging, agriculture, and urban sprawl claim trees and brush from landmasses as large as Panama every year. Learn more about the amazing properties of this ancient ecosystem (and the...

By Kiri Picone • May 29, 2014