A tiny algae recently discovered in India is helping to reconstruct how the oceans moved millions of years ago.

Natural algae, locally known as pata algae, chune algae and chikun algae, are being increasingly used as fish feed by gher ...

Didymosphenia geminata — didymo for short — also has another, much less scientific, nickname: rock snot. It seems to be spreading in Michigan waterways.

The UV rays that strike untreated wood break apart the lignin in the wood. Lignin is the glue that holds wood fibers together ...

With the soil frozen solid and snow from January storms still piled alongside roadways, it may seem counterintuitive to talk about gardening. In reality, it’s the perfect time to plan and seek ...

Explore beginner-friendly aquarium fishes that are easy to care for and perfect for first-time pet owners looking to start ...

Australia is doing absolutely everything to protect its most iconic ecosystem — except, perhaps, the one thing that really ...

When ships sink, they add artificial structures to the seafloor that can quickly become diverse, ecologically important ...

From rare specimens to everyday favorites, why these collections are essential for gardeners, scientists, and plant lovers ...

We saw baby elephants in Kenya's Maasai Mara and swam with colorful fish in Zanzibar's coral reefs.

February is an active month of chores, so keep your pillow fluffed, the ibuprofen handy and hit the yard these next few weeks. Until next time, keep your pruners dry and your gloves handy … and don’t ...

Across the United States and beyond, wildlife officers are fielding a crush of calls about animals that seem out of place, out of season, or simply overwhelmed by the conditions around them. From cold ...