The turn of the century from the 1800s to the 1900s was a time of great innovation and growth. Read about some of the influential inventions of the twentieth century’s first decade.
Environmental columnist Michael McCarthy expresses his uncertainty about a question posed at a high-profile debate.
The next time you feel like looking “up in perfect silence at the stars,” you might be out of luck. Light pollution is increasingly obliterating our view of the stars. Watch this short film to find out more.
Learn about the warning signs of an impending avalanche and what to expect if such a disaster happens to you.
If the great oak tree could see, what stories might it tell? Well, apparently it can reveal a lot! Read about the life of this 400-year-old oak tree in Oxfordshire, England.
Read about the risks astronauts face when exploring space.
Earth’s last frontier is the ocean. Learn about the history of ocean exploration and the latest technology that’s helping today’s explorers learn more than ever before.
Hurricane Patricia, the most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the western hemisphere, did remarkably little damage to the Mexican coast where it made landfall. Find out what natural forces caused it to form and to dissipate so rapidly.
Newcomers to Florida might not be prepared to face a hurricane. This news report provides information about important preparations that people should make to deal with this natural disaster.
Read about the movement to change the names of national natural sites back to their Native American names.
