Reader's grandfather worked on Jefferson High School's first fountain with frog spouts after coming to San Antonio from Italy.

Shawnee National Forest turns Illinois rugged, with sunset cliffs, mossy canyons, and trails that trade noise for wonder.

This beautiful 1.7-mile Florida hike leads to five crystal-clear spring pools, scenic forest views, and one of the most refreshing nature walks in the state.

In the current study, the scientists observed new behaviors during a series of mirror test experiments, a widely used method ...

A small coral reef fish can recognize itself in a mirror. This discovery challenges long-held ideas about animal intelligence.

Whether it's redfin pickerel in the Kennebec River or sturgeon in the Great Lakes, nearly one-third of freshwater fish species are facing possible extinction, threatening food supplies, ecosystems and ...

A century after Erwin Schrödinger sketched out a bold vision for how we perceive color, scientists have finally filled in the missing pieces. A Los Alamos team used advanced geometry to show that hue, ...

New research examined color vision in athletes and non-athletes. Findings show outdoor athletes have better peripheral color vision compared to indoor athletes and non-athletes.

For many animals, siblings are a key component of their social environment during early life. Previous research has shown ...

As NASA highlighted today, a wave of Arctic air recently turned the Gulf of Mexico’s deep azure waters into a shockingly ...

The bright colors of the sponges have a meaning tied to their intended use. Here's a guide to sponge colors and when to use each type. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade ...

A recent study reveals how tiny reef fish demonstrate advanced awareness by using mirrors to inspect marks placed on their bodies.