Greenery is sprouting from scorched tree trunks as the forests regrow their canopies

The extent of the toy’s durability came as a 'surprise' to researchers behind a new study

The California landmark is closed, but you can explore its bizarre architectural features from afar

With no new infections reported in Hubei province in recent days, restrictions are easing up—but experts worry about possible 'second wave' of cases

Illustrators are sharing artwork of Amabie, a spirit first popularized during the Edo period, on social media

New research suggests the civilization used huge enclosures to trap and stockpile live fish to support its complex society

Visitors can get up close and personal with augmented reality versions of historic globes recently digitized by the British Library

The planet's temperatures spike around the latitudes where auroras show up

Mary Pearson, who was briefly engaged to the writer's brother, may be the real-life counterpart of Lydia Bennet from "Pride and Prejudice"

The show ran for just five days before the London museum closed due to COVID-19

Ceramics artist Eny Lee Parker hosted a contest that asked quarantined creators to imagine their ideal rooms

In the wild, only about one in 20 caterpillars grows up to be a butterfly

Pompeii Archaeological Park Director Massimo Osanna narrates stunning drone footage of preserved daily life in the ancient city

Sourdough librarian Karl De Smedt has traveled the world to gather more than 120 jars of starters

Perhaps the cigar-shaped object is a shard from a shredded planetary body, a computer simulation suggests

This eruption is the longest since 2018 when the volcano caused a deadly tsunami

Some 50 artists around the Prenzlauer Berg district displayed works of art for passersby to enjoy

The creator behind the reptilian repertoire hopes many more pet museums are in the works

The sites include the 5,000-year-old tomb of Meresankh III, the Red Monastery and the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Barquq

"Occupy White Walls" allows players to design their own art galleries—and explore others' out-of-the-box creations

The prickly perch is an exciting sign of success for the birds, which came off the endangered species list in 2007

The two NASA astronauts will lift off from historic launch pad 39A, used for the Apollo and space shuttle missions

Researchers tracked changes in the crocodilian creatures’ inner ears to learn how they moved into the sea

The snazzy search is part of the telescope’s 30th anniversary celebration

Canine-equid pairs can mimic each other’s facial expressions during play, which has never been seen between animals of different species

The find could help pin down when the South Pole turned icy

By building a new broch, the project aims to better understand how and why the original structures were constructed

Nearly 2,000 years ago, women who rode horseback and practiced archery may have roamed the steppes of Mongolia

New scans revealed the figure's now-faded eyelashes and green backdrop, but her identity remains a mystery

Its paddle-like tail, unearthed in Morocco, suggests the Cretaceous carnivore ventured into the water to hunt

Armchair travelers can also enjoy 360-degree views of the city's famed Northern Lights

The virus tweaks bee behavior to infect new hives and may also spread other hive-killing pathogens and pests

A study of microbial communities at the site of a 1989 deep-sea mining test suggests the fragile ecosystem may take half a century to fully recover

Expelled by animals as a waste product, the gas appears to play a crucial role in keeping these bizarre, burrowing rodents safe

Buried in a mass grave in Mexico City, the trio may have been part of the first generation abducted from their homeland and brought to the New World

In 1847, the Choctaw Nation sent $170—more than $5,000 today—to victims of the Irish potato famine

Research linking air pollution to elevated death rates remains preliminary but scientists hope the pandemic spurs tighter air quality regulations

The Met has revamped its British Galleries, drawing on luxurious artifacts to highlight the country's history of exploitation

The actor is one of 17 celebrities slated to participate in newly announced read-alongs of the series' first book

Catch the musical event, featuring Sting, Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard and other artists, on YouTube tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time

In an official statement, the Institution announced temporary closures beginning Saturday, March 14

How do you select one image to represent half a century of photography and art? You don’t

Through their images, these artists combat the stereotypes perpetuated by American history and culture

With school closures underway, teachers, students and parents around the globe venture into remote learning. Here are some resources to help.