All you need is a jar of local water and a microscope—you may even find new species. Welcome to Algae Obscura.

For decades, locals believed landscape architect Jens Jensen designed this twisty stretch of Highway 42—the real history is even more serpentine.

The night sky offers a path to both scientific understanding and being present in the universe.

Researchers in Kenya spied some unexpected guests at these “carrion bonanzas”

There is a lot to learn about Orfelia fultoni, the only bioluminescent fly in North America, but its larvae put on a show.

From encountering a manhunt for escaped criminals to visiting a ‘time machine’ in Southern California.

Including the United States' first coast-to-coast car adventure, its fastest, and one of its absolute worst.

These bridges, tunnels, and viaducts help wildlife safely navigate the road.

From a hilarious dive into animal lawbreakers to a harrowing true crime tale in the Shenandoah Valley.

And on your face.

Tragedy set Sicelo Mbatha on a course to understand, and make peace with, the wild on its own terms.

A beginner's guide to identifying conchs, chitons, and more.

Stanley Aryanto took a once-in-a-lifetime photo of the Milky Way, Comet NEOWISE, and auroras thanks to planning, patience, and luck. Now he's sharing what he knows.

A journey to infinity and beyond.

As our day star enters its most active period, look for more opportunities to catch these spectral northern (and southern) lights. Here's how.

The International Space Station and a growing number of communications satellites have redefined humans' view of the heavens.

Travel the stars without leaving Earth.

An award-winning photographer shares what these bioluminescent insects have taught him—and how you can capture their beauty.