Science & Nature
The Most Abundant Elements In The Earth's Crust
The Earth’s crust is 25 miles, or 40 km deep and is composed of solid rocks and minerals that cooled and solidified when the Earth was young.
What Is The Sun Made Of?
The Sun is a roughly 4.6-billion-year-old ball of plasma made mostly of hydrogen and helium.
Green Anaconda
Explore the green anaconda’s size, habitat, diet, hunting methods, reproduction, and conservation threats across the world.
Ecosystem Engineer
Ecosystem engineers are species like beavers, corals, and earthworms that physically shape their environments, creating habitats other organisms depend on.
Wildfires And Habitat Loss Are Killing Jaguars In The Amazon Rainforest
According to research by Panthera, the Amazon fires killed and displaced at least 1,470 jaguars from 2016 to 2019.
Why Does Ice Float?
When something is less dense than water, it will inevitably float when placed in water. Since ice floats, it must be less dense than liquid water.
Why Are Wetlands Important?
Wetlands protect against floods, purify water, store carbon, and shelter countless species—making them one of Earth's most valuable ecosystems.
Where Does Outer Space Begin?
Outer space is the expanse between the Earth and other celestial bodies.
Reticulated Python
The fascinating reticulated python is the longest snake in the world, with a natural range that spans South and Southeast Asia.
What Is The Difference Between A Crocodile And An Alligator?
Crocodiles and alligators are significantly different from each other but both are members of Crocodilia. Learn about their differences in this article.
Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake
The yellow-bellied sea snake is an unusual venomous snake that lives its life entirely at sea, drifting on ocean currents.
World’s First 3D-Printed Steel Bridge In Amsterdam
Amsterdam unveiled the first 3D-printed steel bridge in July 2021, fusing art and engineering while providing valuable data-driven structural insights.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in the United States and one of North America’s most iconic reptiles.
How Big Are the Largest Known Asteroids?
Just how massive can an asteroid get? Explore the largest known asteroids in our solar system, their dimensions, and what makes these space giants unique.
Sloth
Sloths are utterly unique due to their adaptation to their habitat and the subtle role they serve in keeping the rainforests they call home healthy.
Gila Monster
The Gila monster is the largest extant lizard species native to North America and one of the two types of native venomous lizards found in the region
Why Alaska Has Almost No Snakes
Alaska is home to many wild animals, but no snakes, due mostly to its frigid temperatures, which make it too cold for cold-blooded snakes.
Armed Conflicts Threaten Wildlife Across The Globe
Armed conflicts potentially threaten a wider suite of terrestrial mammal and bird species than is currently recognized.
Slow Loris
Slow lorises, named in part for their typically sluggish movements, are not just friendly-looking, but an important part of their native jungle ecosystems.
Crocodile
Learn about crocodiles, such as the massive saltwater crocodile, and endangered species, as well as habitats, hunting traits, parenting, and conservation.
How Did The First Galaxies Form?
The first galaxies formed as large groups of star clusters came together to form small galaxies, which then merged together to form larger galaxies.
What are the Gas Giants?
Giant planets are planets of massive size and are usually composed of low-boiling-point materials.
Chimpanzee
Scientists believe that humans and chimps diverged from a common ancestor around 7 million years ago and we share nearly 99% of our DNA with chimpanzees.
Okapi
Today, the okapi remains the only living relative of the giraffe, which is why it is often referred to as a forest giraffe.
Vipers
Vipers are an important species of snake that have unique fangs and features and a venom that has helped develop medicines.
Sea Lion
Discover sea lions’ taxonomy, habitat, ecological role, and conservation threats in this accessible guide to these social marine mammals.
Sloth Bear
The Sloth bear, endemic to India, is a specialized insectivore facing increased human-wildlife conflicts due to habitat loss.
What Causes Hail?
From pea-sized pellets to softball-sized stones, discover how hail forms and why it’s one of the most damaging weather hazards.
What Is Orographic Precipitation?
What is orographic precipitation? Learn how mountains force air upward, causing rain or snow on one side and dry conditions on the other.
The Most Humid States in the United States
Coastal geography, prevailing wind patterns, and local climate zones all contribute to the high humidity levels experienced by the states on this list.
10 Iconic Animals That Live Only In Kenya
Kenya’s wild landscapes are home to rare animals found nowhere else, including striking antelope and elusive primates shaped by extreme habitats.
10 Iconic Animals That Live Only In New Zealand
Thanks to tens of millions of years of insular evolution, Kiwiland has produced animalian outliers such as the wētā, the Hamilton's frog, the kakapo, and others.
Water Buffalo
Water buffalo are powerful giants of the wetlands, moving through marshes and river valleys with the strength that links them to nature and survival.
The 10 Wettest Countries in the World
Discover the 10 wettest countries in the world and learn how geography and climate create places with extraordinary rainfall year after year.
The Snowiest Cities in the United States
These U.S. cities face an annual snowfall of over 100 inches in some cases, including cities along the Great Lakes and in the mountain West.
The 10 Driest Cities in Canada
Don't like rain and snow? Discover the 10 driest cities in Canada, plus key climate facts for travelers, movers, and weather enthusiasts.