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Two major studies suggest two hours outdoors a day reduces chance of nearsightedness, a common eye problem.

Here are five things to stop doing right now on your outdoor adventures if you want to protect the ocean for future generations.

We talked to an expert at the American Lung Association about how to stay safe during this seemingly out-of-control situation.

Whoever runs the National Park Service Twitter thread really should get a raise. Every day, @natlparkservice uses animal memes, pop culture references, and subtweets commenting on bad tourist behavior to share important tips about how to behave properly in parks. It’s fun to see a government agency that doesn’t take itself too seriously—and to learn [...]

If you’ve spent any time scrolling on the internet, you may have come across the “Subarus are the cars of lesbians” trope. Here is the story of how Subaru became the car of the queer community.  A Failed 90s Marketing Campaign Subaru made a name for itself by making all of its models with all-wheel [...]

It’s World Oceans Day, and what better day is there to learn about hammerhead sharks? PhD student and shark scientist Jaida Elcock explained some scientific theories behind hammerheads’ unique look in these must-see videos from her Instagram account. Divers also captured an insane tour of the inside of a shark’s mouth. Why Do Hammerhead Sharks [...]

A runner in Colorado was attacked by a group of cows while exercising in Boulder County. Approximately 15-20 cows were involved in the attack. A witness saw the attack happen and called 9-1-1. Rangers arrived in 15 minutes and took the runner to the hospital. The jogger’s condition is currently unknown. Officials temporarily closed the [...]

From a man chasing black bears to a woman putting a baby elk in her car, there seem to be a lot of irresponsible interactions with wildlife.

Gretchen Rubin is a happiness connoisseur, and she says no matter what you’re trying to achieve, going outside will almost always help you reach your goal.