Birdwatching can lower stress and improve well-being for college students, even more than other nature-based activities like walks.

Investing in nature could help states bolster water supplies and fight climate change. An expert explains how it would work—and how beavers can help.

Living in an area lush with green space may boost cognitive function, slow mental decline, and reduce depression for middle-aged women.

"Humans do not like looking at boxes," physicist Richard Taylor says. "We need to reclaim our urban environment and put nature back into it."

Skipping out on time spent in parks and other forms of nature during COVID's first year took a toll on the mental health of teens and young adults.

Taking a walk in the park or just going outdoors to spend some time in nature can help teens feel better and boost their well-being.

Your local city park can improve your health, according to a new study. Access to nature offers a wide range physical and mental benefits, researchers say.

Outdoor play and nature-based activities can help buffer some of the negative mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for teens, a new study shows.

Solar panels with fractal designs inspired by nature could be more energy efficient while also cutting stress, researchers say.

Contact with nature can boost well-being and help address mental illness. A new tool could help city planners integrate these benefits into cities.