Global oceans have endured 100 consecutive days of record average heat, as human-driven climate change pushes temperatures higher and puts growing pressure on marine life. Scientists say prolonged war...

A conversation beneath the Sterling Oak in Sterling Heights, Michigan It's the hottest afternoon of the year so far, and I'm sitting in the deepest shade I can find along this part of North Van Dyke. ...

Smoky summers are becoming the norm in Michigan as climate change increases wildfire threats. Here’s how to keep yourself safe.

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Nature Details | I made this photo just a few hours ago in our backyard and started working on it this morning. We have a healthy population of Ostrich Ferns

On intergenerational theft, the architecture of inaction, and the rights of a living planet.

Abstract Nature Art, Nature Details | While on a recent hike in the woods, I came upon this Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) tree that is rare enough to find

The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.

Tree Canopy US is a canopy data project of the Arbor Day Foundation (founders of TreeCity® designations), the US Forest Service, and PlantITGeo. It states its goals as helping communities understand t...

Earlier this month, a newly-unveiled batch of Epstein Files revealed that Casey Wasserman, founder and CEO of the talent management company Wasserman, had traveled on Jeffrey Epstein’s plane during a ...

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One of the world’s smallest mammals has been discovered - and it weighs just 3g.

Yearly favorites were harder to choose this past year simply because there weren't many exposures overall. I imagine that's an inherent problem with these yearly favorites posts. It emphasizes product over process in a culture that demands constant output. It can leave one with self-imposed judgment of what a "good crop" is. However, as with the rotation of our planet and our four seasons, patterns of life and nature are just points on a looping circle rather than a straight line of peaks and valleys.

CYCAL Nature's Calendar is a lunisolar calendar system that integrates solar years, lunar months, and a cyclical philosophy of life. It is perfect for tracking nature observations, aligning with the c...

Like typical Michigan weather, after introducing us to Winter fairly early in December of last year, we had a sudden warm-up this week, where all the snow melted, and the ground started thawing just enough to create some very muddy dogs. I suppose the very warm Arctic decided to ride the jet stream down to us. And so, yesterday was very foggy at first light.

Researchers found a decline in antibody levels among eaglets with high PFAS levels.

Next year, the United States of America will celebrate 250 years of existence. A noteworthy milestone that will prompt much reflection on the trials, successes, and opportunities envisioned by our cou...

Rogan exposes millions to climate denial. Let’s break down his tactics.