Whether in a desert, the savanna, or a tropical rainforest, plants have an important role in the ecological processes of Earth’s biomes. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’ll explore ...

Tourism — and more importantly, our approach to preserving what makes this place special — has come a long way in the past 50 ...

As Earth continues to warm, more and more of the planet is becoming dry. A 2024 UN report found that in the last three ...

I always knew of his connection to Kenya, but it wasn’t until the elders died that I learned of his role in suppressing the ...

This, in a nutshell, is the heart of the stoned ape theory, or the idea that our impressive cognitive capabilities, like affinities for art and language; self-awareness; and an understanding of ...

A prescribed burn is planned to help restore wildlife habitat at the Karner Blue Sanctuary in Port Franks. The sanctuary ...

Though no one may be around to hear when a tree falls in the forest, countless critters take note. Dormant fungi within the tree awaken to feast on it, joined by others that creep up from the soil.

Riverbanks was voted the ninth best zoo and seventh best zoo membership nationwide. USA Today praised Riverbanks' “African ...

Big culinary experiences are emerging in small town Wisconsin, from a supper club with a vinyl lounge to an inn and ...

Visitors can get closer to wildlife than ever, but the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's impact goes far beyond the savanna.

Trees provide lots of benefits to us and our environment, from capturing carbon to fueling ecosystems. We look at initiatives ...

Jackson's primary election is just weeks away, set for April 1, while the city's general election will be held on June 3.