A Short History of Trophy Hunting in America
Since the mid-1800s, hunting trophies—taxidermied remains of wild animals—have served as symbolic proof of one’s "manliness."
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Nature
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Feeling Down? Take a Walk in the Woods
Researchers suggest walks in nature—but not in urban areas—may help ease a key component of depression.
Even Atheists Intuitively Believe in a Creator
New research suggests seeing the natural world as purposefully created is our default setting.
Stop and Smell the Weeds
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 Ecological Wisdom of Leaving Nature Alone
The best kind of ranching is likely no ranching at all.
Noise in the National Parks
Researchers discuss how human-generated noise affects the natural world—and us.
Be a Better Person: Take a Walk in the Park
New research from France finds strangers are more helpful if they’ve just strolled through a natural environment.
Feeling Impulsive? Head for the Forest
New research finds yet another benefit of viewing images of the natural world.
The Shakespeare Fanatic Who Introduced All of the Bard’s Birds to America
Over 100 years ago, Eugene Schieffelin set out to introduce every bird mentioned in Shakespeare's plays to America. Today, one of those birds is causing irreparable crop damage.
How Bee Waggle Dances Could Inform Environmental Policy
To survey for pollinator foraging areas, researchers could tramp around and record what they find. Or a hive of bees could do the legwork for them.