A global project that tracks wildlife via satellites has resumed operations after a hiatus of three years. Project ICARUS, which aims to create the “internet of animals,” capitalizes on advances in ...

We all love a good trailing or hanging Pothos and Philodendron. But many times, especially if you are growing it from propagated cuttings, your plant may end up looking a bit stringy rather than nice ...

These male pheasants’ looks could literally kill—them. To attract mates, male Lady Amherst’s and golden pheasants don elaborate hoods of feathers that resemble slicked-back wigs and wrap around their ...

Nature's most cunning predators don't always rely on brute force. This article reveals ten incredible animals that master deception, using mimicry, camouflage, and feigned weakness to outsmart their ...

As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, gardening doesn’t have to come to a halt. In fact, October offers an ideal opportunity for houseplant enthusiasts to focus on propagation, ...

Heidy looking at data while overlooking out into the ocean. In the northernmost waters of the Gulf of California, a ghost drifts through the waves. Seldom seen, almost myth-like, the vaquita is the ...

"Extinct" and "Endangered" are terms that frequently appear in discussions about biodiversity and conservation, yet their meanings are often confused. Albert and Darian are working together on a big ...

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David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...

The pictus catfish is a freshwater species that’s part of the Pimelodidae family of fish, or long-whiskered catfishes. Because of their unique appearance, these fish make popular pets, especially for ...

Houseplants with silver foliage are trendy lately. One reason is that silver is a color that blends well with everything else, says Justin Hancock, a horticulturist for Florida-based Costa Farms, one ...

Rare spiders are among 55 different species of athropods that have been found living at a nature reserve. The British Arachnological Society, external, a charity dedicated exclusively to spiders and ...