The Area of Forests Regrown Since 2000 Covers the Size of France, Potentially Absorbing a Full Year of U.S. Emissions
59 million hectares, an area the size of France, has experienced natural forest regrowth over the last 20 years.
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Tiny 'Mouse Deer' Born at English Zoo is the Height of a Pencil - And Adorable
A tiny mouse deer has been born at Bristol Zoo in England, delighting many.
Sheep vs. Lawnmowers: UC Campus Tests Which is Better to Maintain Grounds
Sheep were grazing on the UC–Davis campus in an experiment to see if they can weeds, mow, and fertilize, as good as conventional methods.
Floating Dandelion Seeds Produce Vortex Not Noticed Before By Scientists
A University of Edinburgh study of dandelion seeds in motion has revealed a form of flight not seen before.
FREE Master Classes in Nature Writing With Top Journalists and Authors Now Offered on Zoom
Pandemic University has put together a free 5-lesson masterclass on journalism and writing with a focus on nature and environmentalism.
Spontaneous Spirit of Humanity Takes Center Stage Around Erupting Iceland Volcano-WATCH
These are some of the observations recorded in Volcano for the People, a short film from Iceland.
Affordable Reef-Safe Sunscreen on Horizon as Scientists Create More Sustainable Way to Make Zinc Oxide
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have found an affordable way to get the zinc oxide that goes in reef-safe sunscreen.
Australia Announces $100 Million Initiative to Protect Our Oceans
Australia last week committed $100 million to ocean conservation in an effort to protect ‘blue carbon' environments and reduce emissions.
The World's Oldest-Known Wild Bird-Named Wisdom-Hatches Another Chick at 70 (WATCH)
The world's oldest known wild bird, a Laysan albatross named Wisdom, hatched another chick this season at age 70 - LOOK
Check Out This Interactive Map Showing All the Conservation Land Near You in the U.S.
Whether the largest park or the smallest playground, a non-profit has made an interactive map of all of the U.S. conserved areas.
Dutch Citizens are Using a "Doorbell" to Help Fish Pass Through the Canal Gate
In Holland, a doorbell for fish, a camera that alerts the lock keeper that fish are trying to get through the canal, is a world first.
Resurrecting an Ancient Fabric More Precious Than Silk That Hasn't Been Spun for Centuries
Dhaka, Bangladesh was the source of the finest cloth ever woven — a lost trade and art that's now being revived: Dhaka muslin.
Female Entrepreneurs Tend Community Gardens While Growing Their Small Businesses, Too
In honor of the many ways to celebrate Earth Day, WS looks at two small business owners who tend community gardens.
Orphaned Polar Bear That Loved to Hug Arctic Workers Gets New Life
An orphaned polar bear that made friends with gold workers in the Russian Arctic has been given a new, safe home.
Stuck At Home on Earth Day? Here's How to Connect with Nature Right Where You Are
There are dozens of ways for you to connect with nature while you're stuck in quarantine-but here are just a few methods to celebrate the 50th Earth Day.
'The Year Earth Changed': Uplifting Wildlife Documentary With David Attenborough Heralds Earth Day-WATCH
In celebration of Earth Day 2021, a new documentary "The Year Earth Changed" was released, narrated by Award-winning broadcaster Sir David Attenborough.
MIT Scientists Spin Some Music Out of Spider Webs - And it Sounds Otherworldly (Listen)
With help from 3D technology, scientists at MIT have been helping make spider webs make music.
They Counted Endangered Rhinos in Nepal And the Population Has Grown By 16%
The WWF-Nepal is reporting a 16% increase in rhinos in the Himalayan country.
Mind-Bending Pictures of the Moon With Inverted Colors Show Where Magma Once Flowed
New images of the Moon with inverted colors shows where magma once flowed, and how it would look with 'superhuman vision'.
Spectacular Super Pink Moon Set to Rise Next Week-Here's How to Photograph It in the Night Sky
April's Super Pink Moon on the 26th is set to be the brightest of the year. Here's what to know about it.
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