A forest fire in New Mexico severely injured a young black bear in 1950, but the cub was rescued and ultimately became a national iconic symbol: Smokey the Bear. “Smokey Bear” had been created in 1944 ...

A 'Stop Extreme Heat Danger' sign is posted during a long-duration heat wave which is impacting much of California on July 8, 2024 in Death Valley National Park, Calif. Credit - Mario Tama / Getty ...

On islands, many plants rely on animals such as birds, bats and reptiles to disperse their seeds and help them grow in new places. When native animals go extinct, this naturally reduces seed dispersal ...

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for our area, due to nighttime lows dropping into the low 30s starting ...

You might have noticed that the seasons don’t quite behave like they used to. In some places, fall and spring seem to fly by, while winter and summer are much longer and feel more intense. This shift ...