Lands & Waters

New Spit Answers Raise More Spit Questions

Mucin, a key building block of saliva, is extremely good at evolving

By Heather Smith August 27, 2022

In this story: science, health, animals

This Mysterious Fish Could Rescue East Coast Rivers

Restoring Pennsylvania’s slipperiest species

By Kate Morgan August 16, 2022

In this story: wildlife, saving wild places, science

An American eel swims in Susquehanna River tributary Buffalo Creek

The Puma Population in Patagonia Is Booming. Now What?

Pumas are thriving in southern Chile, increasing the risk of conflict with humans

By Karen Catchpole August 15, 2022

In this story: wildlife, travel, adventure, national parks

Puma cubs in Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park

What We Find in the Dark

The joys of hiking nocturnally

By Riley Black August 8, 2022

In this story: wilderness, hiking

Image of an indigo pinkish sky with a setting or rising sun in the background, and visible stars and galaxies.

Why I Drive 5 Miles Under the Speed Limit

The financial, moral, and public health case for driving like a slowpoke

By Jen Rose Smith July 22, 2022

In this story: science, transportation, climate change, dirty fuels, lifestyle

Winding paved road in Vermont surrounded by red and green and yellow fall foliage.

Why Scotland Is Opening a Dementia Center in a National Park

Uncovering the power of nature for people with dementia

By Elizabeth Hewitt August 9, 2022

In this story: science, lifestyle, national parks

Loch Morlich in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park

A Win for Wildlife

Federal court, US Fish and Wildlife Service reverse Trump-era attacks on the Endangered Species Act

By Lindsey Botts July 25, 2022

In this story: endangered species, climate change

How to Get Started With Fly-Fishing

Tips for beginners, why to take it up, and the best gear to start

By Robert Annis August 6, 2022

In this story: sports, oceans, adventure, lifestyle

A fly fishing rod with line extending across the surface of a stream.

Mapping a State's Secret Water

How groundwater mapping could be a game-changer for California

By Isobel Whitcomb July 13, 2022

In this story: science, drought, climate change, water

Workers in reflective gear make adjustments to a large geometric-shaped piece of equipment on an airfield.

Congress Is Considering a Wildlife Protection Bill That Everyone Can Love

The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act enjoys bipartisan support and could be a game changer for imperiled species

By Juliet Grable July 11, 2022

In this story: wildlife, congress