A new beginning for an old ghost town?

Elkmont Historic District in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was once a destination for wealthy vacationers.…

More ghost forests are rising up, and that's not good news

A ghost forest occurs when sea levels rise and flood healthy coastal forests with saltwater, killing…

Treasure hunter seeks families connected to trove of 14,000 dog tags from WWII

Dan Mackay, found thousands of dog tags near London and is on a mission to reunite…

She may sidestep the Einstein references, but this theoretical physicist is one to watch

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, who built and flew her own plane at 14, just earned a Ph.D.…

Why we need more 'super corals'

A new study finds Hawaii is home to "super corals" that were nearly destroyed 30 years…

3 new Dark Sky Parks reveal wonders of the night sky

The International Dark-Sky Association bestows the honor on national parks and monuments that limit light pollution…

3 new Dark Sky Parks reveal wonders of the night sky

The International Dark-Sky Association bestows the honor on national parks and monuments that limit light pollution…

What is crown shyness?

Crown shyness is a phenomenon where tree canopies don't touch, creating stark outlines between the treetops.…

12 worst U.S. cities for allergy sufferers

Americans are experiencing one of the worst allergy seasons in years. Here are the 12 worst…

California desert comes alive with wildflower 'superbloom'

The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California is ablaze with colorful wildflower blooms.