This towel-twirling German sauna tradition, already a competitive sport in Europe, is now an emerging wellness…
Author: Russell McLendon
Happy Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees
The ancient holiday has become like a 'Jewish Arbor Day' in modern times, bringing religious and…
Feeding bluebirds might help them in a surprising way
Extra food seems especially helpful early in the breeding season, according to a new study.
White House proposes no penalty for 'incidental' killing of migratory birds
The move would weaken the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Locusts swarm East Africa, Middle East with worst plague in decades
The locust plague already poses an 'unprecedented' threat to food security, and could still grow 500…
Why Australia's surge of highly venomous spiders isn't as bad as it sounds
And why a zoo is asking the public to help capture them.
9 interesting facts about the Nile River
Even after nurturing and enchanting humans for thousands of years, this iconic river is still full…
How to help hummingbirds in winter
If you leave a hummingbird feeder out in winter, will it help the birds or tempt…
Why don't bears' muscles atrophy during hibernation?
Researchers hope to help humans borrow some secrets of bear biology.
Endangered black rhino baby born on Christmas Eve at Michigan zoo
The black rhino calf appears healthy and is nursing regularly, according to zoo officials.