A new book, "They Are Already Here" by Sarah Scoles, looks at the people who are obsessed with unidentified flying objects — but for different reasons.

Data can help us understand some of the many ways the human body reacts to this virus and the next one.

The similarities between coronavirus and climate change are many. It's just the time scale that's different.

Farm research focused on good bacteria in the gut is helping scientists understand asthma, allergies and the immune system.

Physicians sign on to video conferences to help people who need emergency services at understaffed rural hospitals

Fast-spreading algae has spread quickly along crucial New York waterways that provide drinking water.

Reduction of dangerous phosphates in cleaners has some protesting lack of cleaning prowess.

By increasing the lipid content, VG Energy says it could make algal biofuel at significantly lower costs.

Historic floods and relentless storms are expected to boost the dead zone up to 15 percent larger than ever before, experts say.

Algae-based fuels are finally reaching the commercial stage, and they're already in airplanes and U.S. Navy ships. And they could be coming soon to a gas statio

The $34 million renovation took two years to complete is expected to save million of gallons of water a year, but the work had an unintended side effect. The po

Algae alternative fuel research could change the future, and ASU is leading the way. A $15 million U.S. Department of Energy grant was awarded to the Algae Tes

As sea ice melts at the poles, increasingly more sunlight hits the seafloor, allowing algae to thrive in ecosystems once dominated by invertebrates.

Bright pink algae that light up the Arctic seafloor like Las Vegas neon are also guides to hundreds of years of climate history.

Finally, a clever use for marine algae that appeals to both Danish mer-folk and lovers of Scandinavian design.

Scientists aren't sure what is causing this whirlpool of algae but believe it's likely to cause a marine dead zone.

Bioluminescent algae blooms every few years on the California coast, Australia and elsewhere.

Researchers are still discovering all the ways that making music enriches your brain, but the impact is undeniable.

These scientifically proven ways show how pets make you healthier and happier.

Practicing focus and acceptance can help with everything from stress relief to healthy eating.

Got heartburn? Before you reach for prescription-strength drugs, give these home remedies for acid reflux a try if you have a mild case.

You may already be familiar with albinism in humans and other animals, but did you know there are albino plants, too?

One of the most highly anticipated museums of the past decade, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is finally opening.

Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall leaf colors each year.

A two-week public arts event inundates a small city in Arkansas with an array of vibrant murals and installations.

'Coral Colors' showcases the psychedelic beauty of marine invertebrates.

National Geographic is back at it again with one of the fiercest photography competitions of the year.

Award-winning photographer Tim Laman explores the imperiled lives and lost culture of orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a flying dog!

Thanks to advances in wetsuit technology, surfing is becoming increasingly popular in frigid destinations like Norway and Alaska.

While not practical for everyday wear, these 'fat plant' manicures from Roz Borg of Arozona Living are sure to spark a conversation.

Dutch photographer Loes Heerink highlights the colorful diversity of Vietnam's bicycle-riding fruit sellers.

Artist and scientist Jill Pelto hopes to inspire people to take action by imbuing her dreamy paintings with hard scientific data and field research.

Bleached corals are akin to dead canaries in a coal mine — a warning of what's to come if we don't address the threat of climate change.

From Venus flytraps to pitcher plants and bladderworts, explore the wonderfully weird world of carnivorous plants.

When you set out on a mission to document all 12,000 species of captive animals, it's bound to get a little silly.

Learn more about the ancient agricultural legacy of rice paddy farming.

Henry David Thoreau's beloved slice of nature still exists today in the form of a Walden Pond State Reservation.

These bioluminescent gnat larvae fool their prey by beautifully imitating the night sky inside of caves.

These endangered World Heritage Sites, both natural and cultural, could use a helping hand in restoring and preserving their integrity.

Due to their seemingly ever-smiling demeanor, these small marsupials are the perfect selfie buddies.

Composed of loose sediment and averaging about 6 feet in height, the puzzling natural mounds are a surreal sight.

A new study brings up an old argument about that weird definition of a planet.

With the Earth's axis now tilting at 23.5 degrees, the northern hemisphere is at its farthest point from the sun.

Every June, the Elkmont Ghost Town in Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with the world's largest gathering of synchronous fireflies.

These leafy figures may be fascinating, but their comical appearance belies a sobering ecological reality.

Manhattanhenge is an urban phenomenon in which the sun sets perfectly along New York City's east-west street grid.

Fireworks displays are nothing compared to the cosmic explosions and implosions that occur every moment across our universe.

These recipes from previous centuries are just as delicious today as they were hundreds of years ago.

Health experts are touting the endless benefits of pickled and fermented foods, so experts are sharing recipes for unexpected pickled fruit and veggie dishes.