Scene in the Sonoran
Science Friday hits the desert trail to take in some springtime sights.
11 Things You Didn’t Know About Saguaro Cacti
Were you aware that saguaros are black market commodities? Here’re some other cool cactus facts.
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Birds Evolve Shorter Wings to Escape Traffic Crush
Cliff swallows with shorter wings appear better suited to avoid becoming roadkill.
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Project Seeks to Bring Extinct Species Back to Life
Michael Archer, leader of the “Lazarus Project,” describes early efforts to bring a frog species back from extinction.
Painting by Insects
For a unique artistic style, there’s nothing like an insect’s feet to get the job done.
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Getting the Springtime Buzz on Bees
New research on bee behavior offers a glimpse into the lives of these important pollinators.
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Behold the Mighty Water Bear
Water bears, a.k.a. tardigrades, can withstand boiling, freezing, and the vacuum of space.
Behold the Mighty Water Bear
Water bears, also known as tardigrades, can survive boiling, freezing, the vacuum of space, and years of desiccation.
Meet the Judge of Our Winter Nature Photo Contest
Photographer Clay Bolt helps choose finalists out of hundreds of submissions.
Winter Nature Photo Contest: Vote for Your Favorites!
Voting for your favorite Winter Nature Photo Contest submissions starts today at 2 p.m. EST.