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A simple recipe to transform any type of mushroom into an umami-rich side dish.
The author reflects on writing the physical world into fiction, what makes someone a “bad mom,” and what a wilderness community has in common with The Office.
From birdsong in the rainforest to whale calls in the oceans, the world is losing the variety of sounds that enriches life. Habitat loss, species extinctions, and industrial noise all contribute to this sonic loss, which cuts off a vital human connection to the Earth.
Can a poem change your life? In a word: Yes. I’d been working as a reporter at a small suburban newspaper when I heard Mary Oliver read her poetry at Smith College. At the time I’d just gotten a new supervisor who was a stickler for rules. We ended up getting into a power struggle …
There's no need to go hog-wild in a furniture store three days after closing, but there are a few essentials you'll want to focus on after you get the keys.
When you venture outdoors, you need to prepare for the worst—getting lost or stranded is always a possibility. Knowing where to get drinkable water is not only a good thing if you are hiking on a particularly hot day, but it could also be the difference between a dramatic anecdote and a sad story with a tragic ending.
Thousands of dolphins have been taken captive to perform in shows at marine parks. Now some are being taught how to go home again.
Dr. Tina Wismer describes the types of wild mushrooms that can affect your dog or cat, and the signs and symptoms to watch for should your pet eat one.
Anthropologist Barbara J. King explores new research on wild apes who throw stones at trees and cache them to use again — a behavior not seen and documented before and that some say may be ritual.
Dmitry Kozienenko tricks the eye into seeing floating objects, false shadows, and more.
While letting goldfish go in the wild may seem like a humane way to get rid of an unwanted pet, it could be bad for the ecosystem.
Hatcheries can help stabilize populations, but fish grown in hatcheries are genetically different than their wild counterparts.
Can you figure out what this animal is? An adorable little dog? A hairy cat? An adorable hybrid of cuteness?
From mud-bathing hippos to star-crossed toad lovers mating in motion, you'll be astounded by what this photo contest has to offer.
Elephants will certainly survive. But it may only be in ‘fortress’ conservation parks. Is there any way to allow elephants to stay wild?
The 15-year project wasn't a flight of fancy. Biologists used a plane to successfully teach many young, captive-bred whooping cranes to migrate cross-country. But the birds aren't reproducing well.
The discovery of millennia-old seeds may lead to a better future for a vital world crop.