The trailblazing oceanographer’s vintage diving equipment bears the marks of a lifetime of underwater discovery.

In September, scientists revealed the tilcayo, a new wild cat. Then came donations, awards, and a few strange phone calls.

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Across Mongolia’s grassland steppe, food remains closely tied to enduring nomadic traditions. From mutton-filled dumplings to ...

Lake Powell’s retreat is revealing a lost world covered in deep piles of sedimentary sludge. A group of adventurers and ...

In Borneo, where El Niño is fueling devastating wildfires, critically endangered orangutans are becoming burn victims.

For over a century, tourists have discarded objects into the park’s hydrothermal features. Park staff try to remove as much ...