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Greek Beach Completely Covered in Giant Spider Webs

A similar phenomenon was recorded in 2003

By Gina Martinez September 22, 2018

Massachusetts Suffered Its First Fatal Shark Attack in Decades. Here's How Common They Really Are in the U.S.

It was around noon when the shark struck. Arthur Medici, a 26-year-old from Brazil, was attacked on Sept. 16 while boogie-boarding just off Cape Cod's Newcomb Hollow Beach. Although a friend dragged him from the...

By Ciara Nugent September 20, 2018

Trump Administration Backtracks, Lifts Elephant Trophy Ban

Plans to lift the ban were initially postponed after public outcry

By Joseph Hincks March 7, 2018

Your Car Company Might Know More About You Than Your Spouse

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute January 29, 2018

Worsening Light Pollution Has Health Costs

Bright lights affect everything from plants and birds to our sleep quality

By Jeffrey Kluger November 22, 2017

What to Know About Trump's Reversal of an Elephant Import Ban

A lot of people don't like it

By Joseph Hincks November 17, 2017

We Might Not Have Enough Minerals To Meet Electric Car Demand

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute November 1, 2017

Back to the Wild

Wild tigers are being reintroduced in Kazakhstan, 70 years after they became extinct there because of habitat loss and poaching. The WWF-supported project, which involves the restoration of a forest, is the latest in a...

By Kate Samuelson September 14, 2017

Birdbrain Is a Misnomer: New Studies Show Birds' Remarkable Cognitive Skills

It has been a very bad year for Bud the parrot, but it has been even worse for his former owners Glenna and Martin Duram. Martin is dead, Glenna is in prison for his murder,...

By Jeffrey Kluger August 10, 2017

14 Ways to Squeeze More Joy Out of Every Day

Here’s how to infuse your days with more fun—and more joy

August 7, 2017

What Green Spaces Can Do to Your Mood

They can help, but quality matters more than quantity

August 7, 2017

New York Man Dies From 'Exceedingly Rare' Tick Virus Transmitted Within Minutes

The Powassin virus can be transmitted by a tick in as few as 10 to 15 minutes

By Emily Weyrauch July 13, 2017

This Teenage Camper Woke Up to a Biting Sound. Then the Bear Started Dragging Him

The bear dragged the teenager around ten feet away from the campsite

By Kate Samuelson July 10, 2017

Why Hiking Is the Perfect Mind-Body Workout

Uneven terrain and the Great Outdoors are a winning combination for your health

By Markham Heid July 5, 2017

How Fireworks Became a Fourth of July Tradition

By the time the first Independence Day fireworks were set off in 1777, fireworks were already a centuries-old way of celebrating

By Olivia B. Waxman July 3, 2017

Nature Therapy Can Work

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute June 26, 2017

Ways to Rid the World's Oceans of Plastic Trash

The countries in Asia responsible for much of the plastics choking international waters promised at a U.N. summit on June 8 to clean up their act. The pledge from China, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines...

By Tara John June 15, 2017

Invasion of the Garden Snatcher and Other Tales of Suburban Apocalypse

Ah, June. The absolute best month of the year. Such a happy month, so full of promise! School winds down, temperatures warm up, and my little suburban patch of the world bursts with green blooming...

By Kristin van Ogtrop June 8, 2017

How Sharks Became So Scary

Summer hasn't even officially begun and sightings of great white sharks in shallow waters have already forced beach closures on both U.S. coasts. In a post-Jaws world, it seems only natural that shark warnings should...

By Olivia B. Waxman June 1, 2017

Be Afraid Because Snakes Hunt in Packs

Snakes are not the solitary hunters and eaters we perceive them to be

By Kate Samuelson May 26, 2017

Meet the World's 'Newest' Plants

Scientists found 1,730 new plant species globally in 2016, according to the most recent report from the Royal Botanic Gardens in London. Here are three of the most notable discoveries.

By Tara John May 25, 2017

Watch TIME's Conversation With Jane Goodall

Goodall is best known for studying the chimpanzees of Gombe and giving us a much deeper understanding of homo sapiens' closest genetic kin

By Jeffrey Kluger April 21, 2017

Editors of Nature Sign Editorial in Favor of March for Science

"We encourage readers to get involved"

By Charlotte Alter April 12, 2017

The Sole-Surviving Animals at Mosul Zoo Were Rescued: 'We Came to Iraq to Save a Bear and a Lion'

'We came to Iraq to save a bear and a lion'

By Kate Samuelson April 11, 2017

This Week in Health: Take a Walk, Get a Massage, Pet a Dog

This week's health news was filled with useful tips about how to feel better and happier with a bit of self-care, like taking a walk during work and getting an occasional massage. Here’s what else...

By Mandy Oaklander April 7, 2017

Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Take Your Workout Outdoors

When the weather thaws, the plants bloom and the days get longer, it's spring—and the best time of the year to take your fitness regimen outside. Here are six research-backed perks of al fresco exercise....

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 30, 2017

Cats Care About People More Than Food, New Study Finds

Cats love a cuddle — despite their standoffish reputation

By Kate Samuelson March 28, 2017

This Exclusive Clip From the Planet Earth II Finale Goes Where You'd Least Expect It

City dwellers are faced with a choice: to welcome wildlife or not

By Kenneth Bachor March 23, 2017

The Surprising History of Cherry Blossoms

The calendar, if little else, says spring is here. Although many flock to see cherry blossoms, that reliable harbinger of the season, history shows these buds are more than just pretty flowers. For centuries people...

By Olivia B. Waxman March 23, 2017

The Internet Has a Lot of Feelings About the Collapse of This Famous Game of Thrones Landmark

"Khaleesi, part of your home is gone!"

By Megan McCluskey March 9, 2017

See the Lake That Turned Bright Pink in Striking Natural Phenomenon

There's a perfectly scientific explanation

By Megan McCluskey March 8, 2017

This is What Zoos of the Future Could Look Like

The cutting-edge zoos of the future look different depending on their location, size and structure

By Justin Worland February 17, 2017

The Future of Zoos: Challenges Force Zoos to Change in Big Ways

New discoveries about the emotional lives of animals are raising difficult questions about keeping wild things in captivity

By Justin Worland February 16, 2017

Everyone Thought This Ancient Reptile Only Laid Eggs. They Were Wrong.

A 250 million-year-old dinocephalosaurus fossil showed an embryo inside a mother

By Kate Samuelson February 14, 2017

How Just 15 Minutes in Nature Can Make You Happier

Yes, that includes city-dwellers

By Florence Williams February 7, 2017

How Camping Helps You Sleep Better

Spending time in nature can work wonders for human health, from lowering blood pressure and stress hormones to sparking feelings of awe. Growing research suggests it may also improve sleep by resetting our internal clocks...

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 2, 2017

7-Foot Crocodile Found in Creek Where Children Were Playing

Colorado Highway Rocked By 8.5 Million-Pound Boulder's Crash Landing

The Science Behind a Bizarre 'Ice Circle' in Maine

This Forest Looks Like It's Breathing But There's a Reason

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7-Foot Crocodile Found in Creek Where Children Were Playing

Colorado Highway Rocked By 8.5 Million-Pound Boulder's Crash Landing

The Science Behind a Bizarre 'Ice Circle' in Maine

This Forest Looks Like It's Breathing But There's a Reason

Greek Beach Completely Covered in Giant Spider Webs

A similar phenomenon was recorded in 2003

Massachusetts Suffered Its First Fatal Shark Attack in Decades. Here's How Common They Really Are in the U.S.

It was around noon when the shark struck. Arthur Medici, a 26-year-old from Brazil, was attacked on Sept. 16 while boogie-boarding just off Cape Cod's Newcomb Hollow Beach. Although a friend dragged him from the...

Trump Administration Backtracks, Lifts Elephant Trophy Ban

Plans to lift the ban were initially postponed after public outcry

Your Car Company Might Know More About You Than Your Spouse

These are today's best ideas

Worsening Light Pollution Has Health Costs

Bright lights affect everything from plants and birds to our sleep quality

What to Know About Trump's Reversal of an Elephant Import Ban

A lot of people don't like it

We Might Not Have Enough Minerals To Meet Electric Car Demand

These are today's best ideas

Back to the Wild

Wild tigers are being reintroduced in Kazakhstan, 70 years after they became extinct there because of habitat loss and poaching. The WWF-supported project, which involves the restoration of a forest, is the latest in a...

Birdbrain Is a Misnomer: New Studies Show Birds' Remarkable Cognitive Skills

It has been a very bad year for Bud the parrot, but it has been even worse for his former owners Glenna and Martin Duram. Martin is dead, Glenna is in prison for his murder,...

14 Ways to Squeeze More Joy Out of Every Day

Here’s how to infuse your days with more fun—and more joy

What Green Spaces Can Do to Your Mood

They can help, but quality matters more than quantity

New York Man Dies From 'Exceedingly Rare' Tick Virus Transmitted Within Minutes

The Powassin virus can be transmitted by a tick in as few as 10 to 15 minutes

This Teenage Camper Woke Up to a Biting Sound. Then the Bear Started Dragging Him

The bear dragged the teenager around ten feet away from the campsite

Why Hiking Is the Perfect Mind-Body Workout

Uneven terrain and the Great Outdoors are a winning combination for your health

How Fireworks Became a Fourth of July Tradition

By the time the first Independence Day fireworks were set off in 1777, fireworks were already a centuries-old way of celebrating

Nature Therapy Can Work

These are today's best ideas

Ways to Rid the World's Oceans of Plastic Trash

The countries in Asia responsible for much of the plastics choking international waters promised at a U.N. summit on June 8 to clean up their act. The pledge from China, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines...

Invasion of the Garden Snatcher and Other Tales of Suburban Apocalypse

Ah, June. The absolute best month of the year. Such a happy month, so full of promise! School winds down, temperatures warm up, and my little suburban patch of the world bursts with green blooming...

How Sharks Became So Scary

Summer hasn't even officially begun and sightings of great white sharks in shallow waters have already forced beach closures on both U.S. coasts. In a post-Jaws world, it seems only natural that shark warnings should...

Be Afraid Because Snakes Hunt in Packs

Snakes are not the solitary hunters and eaters we perceive them to be

Meet the World's 'Newest' Plants

Scientists found 1,730 new plant species globally in 2016, according to the most recent report from the Royal Botanic Gardens in London. Here are three of the most notable discoveries.

Watch TIME's Conversation With Jane Goodall

Goodall is best known for studying the chimpanzees of Gombe and giving us a much deeper understanding of homo sapiens' closest genetic kin

Editors of Nature Sign Editorial in Favor of March for Science

"We encourage readers to get involved"

The Sole-Surviving Animals at Mosul Zoo Were Rescued: 'We Came to Iraq to Save a Bear and a Lion'

'We came to Iraq to save a bear and a lion'

This Week in Health: Take a Walk, Get a Massage, Pet a Dog

This week's health news was filled with useful tips about how to feel better and happier with a bit of self-care, like taking a walk during work and getting an occasional massage. Here’s what else...

Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Take Your Workout Outdoors

When the weather thaws, the plants bloom and the days get longer, it's spring—and the best time of the year to take your fitness regimen outside. Here are six research-backed perks of al fresco exercise....

Cats Care About People More Than Food, New Study Finds

Cats love a cuddle — despite their standoffish reputation

This Exclusive Clip From the Planet Earth II Finale Goes Where You'd Least Expect It

City dwellers are faced with a choice: to welcome wildlife or not

The Surprising History of Cherry Blossoms

The calendar, if little else, says spring is here. Although many flock to see cherry blossoms, that reliable harbinger of the season, history shows these buds are more than just pretty flowers. For centuries people...

The Internet Has a Lot of Feelings About the Collapse of This Famous Game of Thrones Landmark

"Khaleesi, part of your home is gone!"

See the Lake That Turned Bright Pink in Striking Natural Phenomenon

There's a perfectly scientific explanation

This is What Zoos of the Future Could Look Like

The cutting-edge zoos of the future look different depending on their location, size and structure

The Future of Zoos: Challenges Force Zoos to Change in Big Ways

New discoveries about the emotional lives of animals are raising difficult questions about keeping wild things in captivity

Everyone Thought This Ancient Reptile Only Laid Eggs. They Were Wrong.

A 250 million-year-old dinocephalosaurus fossil showed an embryo inside a mother

How Just 15 Minutes in Nature Can Make You Happier

Yes, that includes city-dwellers

How Camping Helps You Sleep Better

Spending time in nature can work wonders for human health, from lowering blood pressure and stress hormones to sparking feelings of awe. Growing research suggests it may also improve sleep by resetting our internal clocks...

The Surprising Way Groundhog Day Changed the Town of Punxsutawney

TIME gets an exclusive look at a documentary featuring Punxsutawney Phil and the volunteers who take care of him

An Iceberg the Size of Delaware Is Set to Break Off From Antarctica