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Nature helps mental health, research says—but only for rich, white people?

New study finds troubling lack of diversity—in participants and geography—in field that explores nature’s effects on mental health.

World’s Largest Treehouse Resort Opening in the Smoky Mountains

Treehouses inspire visions of Tarzan swinging through the forest. Sanctuary Treehouse Resort is the largest treehouse resort in the world.

Humans and other primates have evolved less sensitive noses

Everyone experiences smells in their own unique way – the same scent can be pleasant, too intense or even undetectable to different noses.

Love of nature is an inheritable trait, study of twins shows

A person’s appreciation of nature and their tendency to visit natural spaces are heritable characteristics, according to a large-scale study

Woman, 30, diagnosed with HIV 8 years ago may be naturally cured of the virus

An anonymous woman from Argentina has become only the second person known to ever show no detectable traces of an HIV infection

Spending time in nature has a surprising effect on early childhood development

Few studies have investigated this pathway linking greenspace and developmental outcomes among children.

Can't afford to go to space? Try the world's tallest bungee jump instead. It's insane!

For those who have successfully overcome their fears and can't afford the $25 Million to go into space, China has your next thrill.

Introducing Cyrus Kabiru, The Kenyan Artist Turning Trash Into Eyewear Gold

Laura Allsop meets the artist collecting trash from the streets of his native Nairobi and alchemising it into wildly inventive sculptures

Leonardo DiCaprio is giving $43M to restore the Galápagos Islands

"More than half of Earth’s remaining wild areas could disappear in the next few decades if we don’t decisively act."

For the first time in 100 years California condors will fly in the Pacific Northwest

It’s been decades since California condors were spotted gliding in the Pacific Northwest, but officials said that could soon change.

Pandemic got you down? A little nature could help

[Feb. 18, 2021: University of Connecticut] Having trouble coping with COVID? Go take a hike. Literally. Researchers have long been aware...