Animal extinction affects entire ecosystems and, in turn, the world. Let's face it, few of us have crossed paths with a real, live endangered species today—one that is teetering on a tightrope ...

There are a lot of food banks that pop up during the holidays. And, while many may prefer cash donations, sometimes giving food is all you can do. So, when the Scouts come knocking at your door ...

If you want to fuel up in the morning (or any time of day, for that matter), oatmeal is a great way to do it. It's high in whole-grain fiber and protein and low in calories. If you stay away from ...

Other than their adhesive feet and lasting fame from a series of car insurance commercials, you probably don't know a whole lot about geckos. And yet this category of more than 1,100 lizard ...

A writer and editor for over two decades, Melanie Lasoff Levs has written for national outlets including The Washington Post and New York Daily News. Mold and mildew are natural byproducts of a ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. An albatross is a large ...

Emily Rhode is a science writer, communicator, and educator with over 20 years of experience working with students, scientists, and government experts to help make science more accessible and ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Boreal forests are often ...

Bryan Nelson is a science writer and award-winning documentary filmmaker with over a decade of experience covering technology, astronomy, medicine, animals, and more. Named after the Polish ...

As a journalist, Gabriella Sotelo covers the environment, climate change, and agriculture. She has a bachelor's in Journalism/Environmental Studies from NYU. Plastic has become ubiquitous in the ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." The boreal ...

Ecological footprint is a method of gauging humans’ dependence on natural resources by calculating how much of the environment is needed to sustain a particular lifestyle. In other words, it ...