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The city of Sapporo, Japan was hit by a massive earthquake that had a magnitude of 6.7 on September 7, 2018.

• Sep 7, 2018

Founded in the 19th century, the Mahima Gadi religious movement began as a way to evade the harsh caste system in India.

• Sep 4, 2018

The new discovery is being called the oldest monument in Eastern Africa.

• Aug 23, 2018

In a remote region of Karnataka, India, there is a unique church with very special circumstances.

• Aug 21, 2018

Here's what happened this week, including a probe bound for the sun, continuing tragedy in Yemen, the battle over Uber in New York City and more.

• Aug 10, 2018

Northern California is currently battling the worst wildfire in the state’s history, the Mendocino Complex.

• Aug 8, 2018

In the early morning of August 5th, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara. Here’s what we know.

• Aug 7, 2018

An overview of the most important things that have happened in the realm of world and environment this past week.

• Aug 3, 2018

The practice of organizations and private citizens growing their own forests is taking root around the world.

• Jul 31, 2018

What the designation of this Colombian river as a protected area means for the country.

• Jul 25, 2018

Lush has rereleased their Shark Fin Soap in conjunction with the Rob Stewart Foundation in an effort to curb shark finning and protect ocean life.

• Jul 23, 2018

Despite warnings of a possible curse, archeologists opened the newly-discovered 2,000-year-old sarcophagus. Here's what they found.

• Jul 20, 2018

In an amazing discovery, scientists have found 12 new moons belonging to Jupiter.

• Jul 17, 2018

The snack shift comes as a result of concern for those with severe peanut allergies.

• Jul 17, 2018

It is unclear how long the name changes, which include play on words and references to star players, will remain.

• Jul 17, 2018

The number of people affected by scorpion stings has soared from 37,000 in 2007 to 126,000 in 2017.

• Jul 16, 2018

MyraGreens is revolutionizing the way that we make one of the world’s most commonly used writing utensils - and teaching young minds about...

• Jul 12, 2018

The wild small cats of the world generally get only 0.1% of the funding amounts that big cats get. We examine the case of the fishing cat to determine...

• Jun 29, 2018

The demoiselle crane, a bird named for its elegant appearance, was facing hurdles and population decline in the Indian town it migrates to. That is,...

• Jun 14, 2018

Though poisonous to several animals including humans, eucalyptus leaves are an integral food source for koalas. What happens when the habitat...

• Jun 8, 2018

Researchers fear that the hilsa fish, which is a popular food in many parts of South Asia, may be at risk of being hunted into extinction if...

• May 31, 2018

The Hemis Festival, which is slated to run from June 23 to June 24, 2018, brings energetic dance routines and sacred plays to the top of the...

• May 24, 2018

The nutria, an invasive species brought over the United States during the fur industry's heyday, has a reputation for destruction. While the species...

• May 15, 2018

With the aim of reducing the number of plastic water bottles, Skipping Rocks Lab has created the edible and fully biodegradable Ooho.

• May 10, 2018

The O. malviae sp., which measures between only 1 or 1.2 cm, is considered to be the smallest terrestrial fern on the planet.

• May 8, 2018

Within popular culture, there is no denying that sharks get a bad reputation. Learn how an organization called Sharks4Kids, is working to change this...

• May 2, 2018

The European Union voted for a total ban on outdoor usage of three bee-harming pesticides across their 28 member states.

• Apr 27, 2018

Terra Hale, which promotes itself as London’s first human-powered gym, uses the energy produced by patrons to power its facilities in off-peak hours.

• Apr 24, 2018

The small mountainous African nation of Swaziland is now called the Kingdom of eSwatini following an announcement made by the country’s king this...

• Apr 20, 2018

Kudzu is often called “the vine that ate the south” due to its vast coverage and quick growth. However, containing its spread is now easier than...

• Apr 18, 2018

The rusty patched bumble bee is now listed as an endangered species in Canada and the US. Building a bee-friendly garden is one way you can help...

• Apr 12, 2018

The Grevy’s Zebra population numbers are dropping. The Grevy’s Zebra Trust, a Kenya-based grassroots organization, is dedicated to changing this.

• Apr 10, 2018

The North American monarch butterfly population is in peril. Local conservation, such as building monarch waystations, can help protect and rebuild...

• Apr 5, 2018

In a world where billions of plastic cutlery pieces end up in landfills each year, one environmentally-minded entrepreneur has conceived of an idea...

• Apr 3, 2018

A look at how one company is helping cities deal with rising air pollution in urban environments.

• Mar 29, 2018

Trek to Teach is an organization that seeks to bring accessible education to some of the world’s least accessible regions.

• Mar 27, 2018

Samoa recently became the world's 17th shark sanctuary, joining other countries in the effort to preserve threatened shark species within their...

• Mar 22, 2018

How one Indian start-up is helping to revive enthusiasm for recycling, one beautiful piece of art at a time.

• Mar 19, 2018

Plastic straws are making their way into the world's oceans in astonishing numbers and playing havoc on marine wildlife.

• Mar 15, 2018

Kopi luwak, the coffee that is made from beans extracted from the feces of a civet, has garnered attention over recent years. Here's why animal...

• Mar 13, 2018

Project Traffico, an ambitious new traffic tracking database, is using bus arrival times to chart patterns and collect data on the busiest roads in...

• Mar 9, 2018

The discovery of a previously unknown breeding site of the white-winged flufftail is very good news for this elusive bird.

• Mar 6, 2018

Although vervet monkeys may not technically be endangered, it doesn't mean that they do not need some human help.

• Mar 1, 2018

On Day Zero, Cape Town, South Africa will turn off the municipal water supply, effectively becoming the first city in the world to have run out of...

• Feb 23, 2018

In a world of increasing food insecurity, experts are eagerly looking for the best way to feed the expanding population. Why not look up?

• Feb 16, 2018

World Sparrow Day, which is observed on March 20th, serves as a reminder that all wildlife, no matter how common, is in need of human support.

• Feb 14, 2018