Nature

What looks like a tiny hen’s egg is seen emerging from an opening below the head of the Powelliphanta augusta snail.

Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have their hours curtailed as of mid-May. Those changes are coming as the Trump administration tries to rapidly shrink the U.S. government. Officials at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say they are dealing with staffing shortages...

Experts project trillions of cicadas will emerge in 2025, including one of the largest 17-year broods in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.

Richardson Farm in Spring Grove expected to begin 5th annual Tulip Fest in the coming days.

Since its discovery in 1925, only eight adult specimens have been reported, severely limiting scientists’ ability to research the enormous sea creatures.

An Omaha nurse is debuting a first-of-its-kind flower that gives off a soft glow in the dark.

Yonkers firefighters responded to reports of a possible building collapse on Saw Mill River Road around 7 a.m. and found a large portion of the building had collapsed, officials said. The boulder — described as being 10 feet high and 10 feet wide — had become free, slid down the hill and hit the two-story building, according to the fire...

Researchers at Washington State University projected that honey bee colonies in the U.S. could decline by up to 70% this year. Honey bee colonies in the U.S. are projected to decline by up to 70% in 2025, entomologists at Washington State University said on Tuesday. The university said in a press release that in the past decade, honey bee colony losses have...

Florida’s citrus growers are struggling to survive the one-two punch of hurricanes and disease.

Scientists say the decline is concerning because it could indicate a broader problem. However, there are small things people can do in their own backyards that can make a difference.

A new study shows the number of butterflies in the United States has drastically declined over the past 20 years. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell explains why.

A California boat captain captured video of the huge group off the coast of Monterey Bay.

The dolphin species were found beached on Australia’s island state of Tasmania Tuesday afternoon.

Former President Barack Obama changed the official name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives as well as the preference of many Alaska residents.

The world’s largest coral reef has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean by a National Geographic team near the Solomon Islands in October.

The process of changing leaf colors is often referred to as “fall foliage.” But what exactly happens scientifically to cause this change?

Swarms of what appear to be ladybugs are surrounding, and even entering, homes across the Chicago area right now, but they aren’t your typical ladybug.

Have you noticed a rise in what appear to be ladybugs in your home lately? You’re not alone.

Have you noticed a rise in what appear to be ladybugs in your home lately? You’re not alone.

The world’s tallest peak is still growing, scientists say, thanks in part to the merger of two nearby river systems tens of thousands of years ago.