Gone before their time? These 10 extinct species are certainly gone but they're not forgotten, and they may not even…
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Anteaters are prime examples of animals evolving over millions of years to utilize a rich and unexploited source of nutrition.
Amber, or fossil tree sap, can contain perfectly preserved prehistoric plants, insects and animals many millions of years old. These…
When you work at a desk, the nine-to-five workday can seem like an eternity – even if you like your…
Geysers have entranced observers from time immemorial with their sudden yet often predictable appearances, explosive power and the ability to…
If you live in Europe and recently saw a lush green island floating by in the sky, don’t worry –…
Lakes? In my frozen Antarctica? It's more likely than you think, and their existence has nothing to do with global…
The general consensus regarding garbage is that it is, by definition, ugly – and nature is unquestionably more beautiful. But…
Extensive traveling wears on the soul. Although seeing new places is exciting, the constant landscape of airport after airport can…
The 35th session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee will meet in Paris from June 19 through June 29 of 2011.…