Vernal pools are invaluable as biodiversity hotspots. Deer, ducks, turtles, snakes and more use them to rest and replenish.

A graceful female caracal watches over her playful kittens, their tufted ears twitching as they explore their surroundings ...

A newly identified parasitic wasp, compared to an “alien” predator, was found entirely by chance. Its ability to infect adult ...

One teacher said the experiential learning provided by microscopes made a significant impact. "They get to see something up close and see those details that they wouldn't have seen before." ...

Discover the fascinating life cycle of dragonflies, from their underwater nymph stage to becoming agile mosquito hunters.

In practice, neither am I. Though I’ve got a rich scientific education, it would be more than a stretch to say I actually practice science on any given day. But it’s the attitude of exploring, ...

At the heart of this camp lies a carefully curated itinerary designed to immerse children in the natural world. Highlights include: ...

This spring will be filled with the sound of millions of Brood XIV cicadas. Here's what to know about 17-year cicadas and how many are in Brood XIV.

Mar. 5, 2025 — A study sheds light on how extreme weather events impact phenological processes, specifically the flight period of butterflies and moths and the flowering time of plants, with ...

Some see henbit and dandelions as weeds, but they are actually one of the first foods available to our pollinating insects in ...

4. Hoverflies, like other flies, have a single pair of wings, whereas most other flying insects have two pairs. They also ...