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After passing a Dark Sky ordinance to curb light pollution and save energy, Pittsburgh is installing adjustable streetlights.
If you're looking for a cute DIY project that's easy and eye-catching, why not consider making this adorable bird feeder for ...
Naturally is a column written by a rotating cast of experts at the NJ Audubon. Within the past two months, I’ve had two separate friends tell me they saw an Eastern Bluebird for the first time, and ...
In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...
Whether birds in flight, mushrooms in the grass or architecture in mysterious light – this week's images show how differently ...
The Trinity Alps encompasses about 540,000 acres and features massive waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers and creeks, and dozens ...
He first speculated that birds-of-paradise might exhibit this trait due to their intricate visual displays. This study confirms his theory, showing that these birds glow under both blue and UV light.
Object Details Catalogue Status Research in Progress Description Grouping of seven birds in flight, all flying different directions. Clockwise from top: brown bird facing downward and right, light ...
Explore the best breakfast cafés in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, offering stunning views and unforgettable meals.
Artists are nominated by a Smithsonian research staff member and then selected by a panel of Smithsonian art curators and representatives from the science, history and culture communities. More than ...
In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means and how to site plants accordingly in the garden. Discover beautiful ...