But now a new study uncovers why exactly nature is so powerful at improving life satisfaction—no matter who you are. In the ...

Can you imagine feeling good about your body being home to trillions of bacteria and viruses—as well as life-giving "invisible friend" microbes in the air, soil and water? Before you say yuck, this ...

When rivers degrade, pests spread or drought hits crops, nature sends a bill. Yet it's one rarely itemized on any balance ...

From a lunging frog to the majestic movements of penguins, the honored photographs capture the wonder of wildlife and beauty ...

An El Niño is coming, models say, but Nature spoke to researchers about when and how we’ll know its intensity.

Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found. Researchers at McGill University and ...

Contributing to the growing number of studies that show mental and physical benefits of being in nature, a new study from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions found that ...

From alpha brain waves to amygdala activity, scientists map how forests, wetlands, and even immersive virtual nature can recalibrate the brain, revealing why stepping outside may be one of the most ...

As the planet warms, many expected ecosystems to change faster and faster. Instead, a massive global study shows that species turnover has slowed by about one-third since the 1970s. Nature’s constant ...

New Zealand state-owned farming enterprise Pamu says it plans to convert 600 hectares (1,483 acres) of farmland into native ...

What's the museum's overall vibe–noisy with excited kids or more of a quiet learning environment? You'll most likely find the ...