There are many purposes that spots and stripes serve in nature, but how they form has been more of a mystery to scientists.

How the leopard really got its spots has finally been explained. The new work builds on research conducted by British ...

Running your fingers along the wooden surfaces reveals textures impossible to replicate – the result of nearly 150 years of Missouri seasons leaving their mark. Tiny ridges and smooth patches tell ...

The bridge nestles in Wahkiakum County, one of Washington’s least populated counties and home to some of its most charming rural landscapes. Even the county’s name feels like a delightful secret, ...

A study reveals that national parks and reserves often support more wildlife but not necessarily the ecological balance that sustains them.

Researchers are deliberately setting off real (small) earthquakes to understand how to gauge the danger of a fault line before it breaks.