Nature

A new study finds that counties with more forest and shrub land spend less per person on Medicare than those dominated by agriculture or urban vegetation.

Two stilts look out over a lake that has turned a vivid pink thanks to extreme salt levels further exacerbated by hot weather, in Melbourne, Australia.

New research finds that exposure to the natural world lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing stress.

Access to nature appears to provide kids with a specific cognitive advantage.

Plants and animals in the tropics are threatened by a range of issues, warn researchers writing in the journal Nature.

Tree cover loss in the tropics was outweighed by tree cover gain in subtropical, temperate, boreal, and polar regions.

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Through a series of essays, Miller reminds us what it's like to feel a sense of awe when confronted with nature's beauty.

While imagery of natural objects is often used to inspire climate action, appeals to ego and altruism prove more effective for some.

New research explains why you look so good in that selfie you took at Yellowstone National Park.

New research finds third-graders are more attentive after experiencing a class taught on the lawn.

Representative Raúl Grijalva of Arizona is staunchly progressive and deeply committed to protecting public lands.

After a catastrophic wildfire, what happens to seven million burned trees? And what happens to the people who lived on that land?

Serious crimes are more likely to occur in neighborhoods downwind of air pollution, according to a new study.

New research links contact with nature to community cohesion and a reduced crime rate.

The power of Mother Earth is so strong that even distressing nature scenes can have a positive effect.

Since the mid-1800s, hunting trophies—taxidermied remains of wild animals—have served as symbolic proof of one’s "manliness."

Researchers suggest walks in nature—but not in urban areas—may help ease a key component of depression.

New research suggests seeing the natural world as purposefully created is our default setting.

Even if you live in an urban environment, taking some time to correct for plant blindness can provide many benefits, both physical and psychological.

The best kind of ranching is likely no ranching at all.

Researchers discuss how human-generated noise affects the natural world—and us.

New research from France finds strangers are more helpful if they’ve just strolled through a natural environment.

New research finds yet another benefit of viewing images of the natural world.