Common summer activities can expose you to a host of infectious diseases. But there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from pathogens ranging from E. coli to T. gondii.

City parks are like outdoor living rooms: If people feel welcome and relaxed, they will settle in.

This initiative could give more disabled and young people the confidence to explore more of Britain’s wild spaces and build a stronger nature connection

You may have seen contestants on reality shows like “Survivor” make fire using friction, but do you know the physics behind the process?

Botanizing is the practice of observing and appreciating plant life. Two plant scientists explain how it benefits people and the planet.

Founded in 1959, the membership group Trout Unlimited has changed the culture of fly-fishing and mobilized members to support conservation. Could its approach work for other social problems?

Air quality forecasting is getting better, thanks in part to AI. That’s good, given the health impact of air pollution. An environmental engineer explains how systems warn of incoming smog or smoke.

A newborn bison calf in Yellowstone National Park had to be euthanized after a visitor handled it in May 2023 – a recent example of how trying to help wild animals often harms them.

Crowding is increasingly affecting all kinds of public lands. Adjoining communities need to find ways to manage it, or risk harm to the attractions that make them a destination.

The tiny organisms that cause harmful blooms of algae can have a big impact on your trip to the shore. A toxicologist explains what causes these events and how to keep people and pets safe.