Angela Nelson
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Boston, MA, United States
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Can Africa's Great Green Wall combat climate change and mass migration?
The Great Green Wall is rooted in Africa's Sahel region on the southern border of the Sahara. Once completed, it will be the largest living structure on Earth. → Read More
Sweden's bokbåten is a floating library that brings books to residents of remote islands
Sweden has a floating library — the bokbåten — that brings thousands of books to people on dozens of remote islands in the Stockholm archipelago twice a year. → Read More
Why hydrangeas and the Azores are inextricably linked
The Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal is home to some of the most gorgeous — and most plentiful — hydrangeas in the world. → Read More
Why some cats hate belly rubs
The science behind why some cats hate belly rubs, plus what it means when a cat rolls over and shows you its belly. → Read More
A new beginning for an old ghost town?
Elkmont Historic District in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was once a destination for wealthy vacationers. Now, its cottages stand in eerie disrepair. → Read More
More ghost forests are rising up, and that's not good news
A ghost forest occurs when sea levels rise and flood healthy coastal forests with saltwater, killing the trees. Plus, 5 ghost forests in the U.S. → Read More
Why we need more 'super corals'
Special corals in Hawaii may hold the clue to saving the world's reefs. → Read More
3 new Dark Sky Parks reveal wonders of the night sky
The International Dark-Sky Association bestows the honor on national parks and monuments that limit light pollution to preserve the night sky. → Read More
California desert comes alive with wildflower 'superbloom'
The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California is ablaze with colorful wildflower blooms. → Read More
Shhh! These are the quietest places on Earth
With more than 5 million visitors a year, the Grand Canyon has some noisier areas, particularly the South Rim, which is popular for its dramatic views → Read More
How much screen time is too much for kids?
From toddlers to tweens and teens, glowing screens can harm their bodies and minds. Here's how to reduce screen time, and why you should. → Read More
13 amazing things animals can do with their bodies
These animals, insects and marine life can regrow lost limbs, change their gender, make their own sunscreen and even live forever ... sort of. → Read More
Are you a 'super recognizer'?
Only 2 percent of the population has this uniquely useful ability. → Read More
Viruses may have evolved to go easier on women than men
Research shows viruses consider females more valuable hosts. → Read More
Why are EpiPens so expensive?
A new generic option will soon offer relief for families who shell out hundreds of dollars for these epinephrine-filled devices. → Read More
Where are Earth's largest nature reserves?
America's national parks are enormous, but they pale in comparison to the most massive nature reserves around the world. → Read More
6 languages on the verge of extinction
Nearly 7,000 languages are spoken around the world, and one of them dies every two weeks. Here are some that could disappear in our lifetimes. → Read More
Our chocolate supply is getting squeezed
Cocoa trees are under attack, and demand is skyrocketing worldwide. What this means for chocoholics now and in the future. → Read More
Small worlds loom large in Nikon's photomicrography contest
The winners of Nikon's 43rd annual Small World Photomicrography Competition will make you wish you paid more attention in science class. → Read More
These comedy wildlife photo finalists will make you belly laugh
The 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists have been announced, and this year's crop doesn't disappoint in the humor department. → Read More