Nature
The Monoliths: A Timeline of the Mysterious Objects That Keep Appearing
It's probably not aliens leaving the mysterious monoliths across the globe, but we can hope.
'Earth at Night in Color' Reveals the Nocturnal Lives of Animals
Until now cameras only allowed a glimpse into the secret nocturnal life of animals, but with next-generation cameras, this new Apple TV+ docuseries, for which Newsweek had a first look video, reveals wildlife at night clear as day for the first time ever.
Nature Charity 'Unable to Protect English Wildlife', Report Warns
£165 million worth of funding cuts has meant Natural England is unable to protect the country's most valuable habitats according to a report by the Prospect trade union.
Ants Spray Acid On Their Victims And Decorate Their Nests with Their Skulls
"They're kinda like discarded chicken bones," said Adrian Smith, who studies the Formica archboldi ants.
The Skeletonizer Caterpillar Wears Hat of Old Skulls to Ward off Predators
It stacks its old molted heads on top of one another, sometimes up to seven skulls high.
Australia's Deadliest Snake Found Inside Family's AC Unit
The snake catcher was then called out to a report of another Eastern brown snake at a nearby house.
Otherworldly Natural Phenomena You've Got to See
The Seven Wonders of the World are famous, but what about those that didn't quite make the cut? Take our word for it—they are just as worth seeing.
This Year Celebrate Rosh Hashanah at a Mountain Drive-In Theater
The event will take place in Colorado but can be live-streamed.
Watch This Man Dive Into The Everglades To Capture 8-Foot Python By Hand
David Orin has a love of reptiles that allows him to admire their beauty, even in situations that look scary.
Watch Two Seven-Foot Snakes Fight Over Female, Try to Pull Each Other Down
The carpet pythons can be seen twisting and wrapping around each other, an act that members of the public often mistake for mating.
How a Rare Group of HIV Patients May Control Virus Without Drugs
The team hopes the work brings us a step closer to new treatments.
Six-Foot Snake Strikes Pose Before Fleeing Toyota Highlander
Luckily, the whole thing was caught on video.
Wasp Filmed Attacking Baby Bird and Eating Its Head
Researchers also found evidence to suggest wasps had killed a number of other nestlings in the area.
Americans Are Learning What Vets Already Know—Nature Helps You Heal
We've fought hard to find the right balance between protecting our public health and supporting the economy. Passing the Great American Outdoors Act addresses the need for both.
Bacteria That Feeds on Metal Accidentally Discovered by Scientists
The discovery could shed light on the mysterious formation of strange, metallic balls that have been documented on the seafloor across many parts of the world.
Risk of 2nd COVID-19 Wave Two Weeks after Lockdown Ends 97%: Study
Researchers looked at data on the Chinese city of Wuhan, the original epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, for their study.
Giant Squid Weighing Over 700 Pounds Washes up on Beach
The remains of the giant squid will be preserved in the wet collection of the Iziko South African Museum.
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World's Largest Owl Hatches Giant Babies Outside Man's Window
A Dutch nature program takes us inside a city apartment for a rare view from inside the nest of a Eurasian eagle-owl that decided to raise her chicks in his garden window box.
'I Am the First Person on Earth to See All 80 Genera Primates in the Wild'
Back in 1979, I was looking for gibbons in Khao Yai National Park in Thailand. There in front of us, about 30 feet away, was a large tiger lying in the middle of the trail.
Marvel at These 10 Freaks of Nature
The world is filled with unique, breathtaking natural wonders—from boiling craters to caves full of luminescent glowworms. These 10 sites are a great place to start when looking for hope in some of Mother Nature's greatest offerings.
Children Who Feel Connected to Nature Likely to Be Happier, Study Suggests
The study involved hundreds of children who were asked about their attitudes towards nature and happiness.
Strange 'Ice Volcanoes' Erupt Near Lake Superior, Michigan
Ice volcanoes are a common sight on the north shore of Lake Superior during the winter months. They require a combination of high surf, cool temperatures and ice.
Bombing Range Expansion Could Have 'Significant Effects' on Nevada Wildlife
The plans could more than triple the amount of land currently held by the U.S. Navy for the Fallon Range Training Complex.
Daughters of Women With PCOS Five Times More Likely to Develop Condition
Women can wait up to two years to be diagnosed with the condition, a researcher looking for its cause told "Newsweek."
Some Climate Change Tipping Points May Have Already Been Reached
An expert told "Newsweek": "The planet will transition into a different state, possibly with some other life forms coming to dominate, or possibly with some surviving humans creating a different civilization."
Green Spaces in Cities Seem to Lower People's Risk of Dying: Study
Spaces like parks are thought to encourage people to exercise, as well as boost mental and physical health.
Virtual Reality Skin Patch Lets People Touch Each Other Over the Internet
Scientists hope to insert the device into clothes.
Keeping Half the Planet Human-Free Would Affect Over a Billion People
"The lives of many people and the existence of diverse species hang in the balance," said an author of the study.