Up to one in six plant species could be wiped out within 75 years, warns a new study. Researchers found that 7% to 16% of global plant species studied are expected to lose more than 90% of their range by 2100 under current climate change projections. The ecological modeling study shows that many plants face … Read more
Oh, gimme a break! Newcomers to the workforce are already in need of respites from the rat race. So, they’re ditching the daily grind to enjoy a little midweek mindfulness in nature amid the rising “green days” movement. “I’m really enjoying my day off from work,” raved a 28-year-old law office assistant, in part, while … Read more
Disneyland is pushing back against claims that a tree toppled onto two guests during a bout of rainy Southern California weather. A large ficus tree fell onto the patio of the Plaza Inn, a restaurant inside the theme park, around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, a spokesperson for the magical kingdom to NBC Los Angeles. But the … Read more
Trudging through the snow might not sound like your idea of a good time, but a surprising study suggests you might want to grab your scarf and lace up your boots. Researchers in Poland and the UK found that walking in the snow can have an unexpected effect on your mental health — and even … Read more
Nature lovers have a new reason to celebrate Trump’s birthday. The National Park Service (NPS) is changing the fee-free days in 2026, altering policies on when Americans can enter parks for free as well as who qualifies for free entry. The Department of the Interior officially announced the new calendar on Nov. 25, expanding the … Read more
Woke couture is coming for our closets. Wool from sheep that “prefer same-sex partners” debuted at a New York fashion show earlier this month. On Nov. 13, a collection of knitwear by Los Angeles-based designer Michael Schmidt, called “I Wool Survive,” features garments created with wool from the world’s “first flock of gay sheep” in … Read more
American Gen Z spends 25% less time in nature than Gen X – because they don’t like going out alone and get too bored. A poll, of 2,000 adults, revealed the average Gen Z adult averages just 49 minutes of outdoor time on weekdays, and mostly just to commute (24%). This compares to Gen X … Read more
Go take a hike might not be the first piece of advice you’d expect to hear if you’re single, but it might be the best antidote to endlessly swiping left and right. After all, going on a nature walk with a bunch of fresh, air-friendly folks is a pretty wholesome way to meet people. At … Read more
Stop the stresses! Cortisol is known as the body’s primary stress hormone, but it has many essential functions. It naturally peaks in the morning to help you wake up and feel alert and then gradually decreases throughout the day to eventually prepare your body for sleep. Elevated cortisol over a long while can lead to increased … Read more
Just dew it! Spending time outdoors has long been shown to enhance physical and mental well-being by encouraging exercise, fostering social interaction, reducing stress and anxiety, elevating mood, improving focus and even promoting better sleep. Exposure to daylight — especially in the morning — helps synchronize our internal clocks, making it easier to fall asleep … Read more
When Ricardo Caceres first set foot on Conchal Beach as a child, it was little more than a quiet stretch of white sand where locals camped and played in the crystal-clear waters. “That’s been my favorite beach for a very long time,” he told The Post, recalling his family’s move to Costa Rica in the … Read more
At least once in your lifetime, I dare say you will experience a bad neighbor. Whether they’re the kind to throw ragers on a random Tuesday, refuse to throw soccer balls back over the fence, or have an incredibly annoying pet that somehow becomes your responsibility, you eventually learn to cope… kinda. One Aussie has shared … Read more
For the eighth year running, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world in new rankings published today. Based on the World Happiness Report‘s data, they’re leaps and bounds happier than the US, which dropped to 24th place — the lowest ever. What makes Finland markedly happier than even its Nordic neighbors is … Read more
Things are getting hotter than a Dutton family feud. Yellowstone National Park, known for erupting geysers like Old Faithful, is home to one of earth’s largest volcanic systems, with the capacity to wreak havoc on an entire continent — and components of that so-called supervolcano are on the move, experts say. A new study published in … Read more
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia – A reptile park in Australia is warning residents to keep their eyes peeled for a large, deadly spider species as summer approaches. The funnel-web spider is one of Australia’s deadliest spiders, and the mating season for the arachnids is coming up. Recent rains and warming temperatures mean the perfect conditions for the spiders to be prowling around residential … Read more
Talk about soaring to new heights. A wild concept has literally taken flight, allowing people to pilot drones over some of the most beautiful places in the world — from the comfort of their own living rooms. From South African wildlife reserves to the volcanoes in Iceland to Machu Picchu in Peru and Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, … Read more
It’s compelling foot-age. Conspiracy theory sleuths on Reddit believe they’ve spotted a sprinting Bigfoot in the background of a two-decades-old nature documentary. Many believe Bigfoot was spotted in the background of an old nature documentary set near the Arctic Circle. Great North The clip in question is from the 2001 film “Great North,” during which … Read more
DELAWARE SEASHORE STATE PARK, Del. — On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It’s nowhere near as easy as the summer evenings of his own childhood, with only a few in this large wetland between a bay and the … Read more
Jason Priestley has reacted to the death of his TV sister, Shannen Doherty. The “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum posted an Instagram tribute on Sunday after Doherty died of cancer at age 53. Shannen Doherty, Jason Priestley in “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Everett Collection / Everett Collection “Shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of my … Read more
A massive, 5-foot-long lizard, presumed to be an Asian water monitor, was seen scurrying around a busy road in western Florida recently. “He’s huge,” Renee Aland can be heard saying in video she posted on social media of the lizard. “He’s just strutting across the road. He’s heading to the other side of the road.” … Read more