In what is sure to be disappointing for millions of people, the chances of seeing the Northern Lights this weekend are now extremely low.

In case you need an excuse to get muddy, here’s a great one: Today is National Mud Day. Getting dirty often goes hand-in-hand with enjoying time in the great outdoors, and, as it turns out, dirt can also be one of the many aspects of nature that can actually benefit your health. Don’t believe it? [...]

There’s a lot we don’t know about the deep sea. Last week, scientists aboard the E/V Nautilus, a 68-meter (223-foot) research vessel equipped with ROVs (remotely-operated vehicles) that deploy and explore the deep, came across a creature they’d never seen before. The creature, a pulsating orange sea jelly, appears to have three yellow tentacles coming [...]

Bigfoot sightings have been happening for years, and the folks at the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) have been in step for decades, collecting reports and seeking answers about the creature. For the last 28 years, members of the BFRO, “a virtual community of scientists, journalists, and specialists from diverse backgrounds,” have devoted themselves to [...]

Scientists say wild mushrooms may actually communicate with each other, and new research suggests they’re particularly chatty after a good rain.

While Dr. Joseph Dituri surpassed the previous record of 73 days living underwater, he still has a month to go.