Hydrangeas are beautiful privacy plants that provide a bold statement in your garden, but many people believe a common myth ...

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Have you ever seen a hibiscus flower? Although its petals have a range of colors, what makes the trumpet-shaped flower more ...

California photographer and conservationist Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss, some of it ...

These Black history figures are inspiring. It's about time they get the acknowledgment they deserve. Black History figures ...

An ancient Chinese army lies in wait a mere 17-minute walk from campus.The Houston Museum of Natural Science is hosting “Terracotta Warriors,” a special exhibition of statues depicting the first major ...

Discover 22 stunning heart-shaped lakes around the world, from alpine wonders to desert oases. Learn how they form and how to ...

There’s a place in Portland where treasure hunters, bargain enthusiasts, and the environmentally conscious converge like pilgrims to a shrine of secondhand splendor.

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This seasonal celebration of hands-on tinkering and experimentation invites everyone to create, explore, and color their ...

Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical ...

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