STANARDSVILLE, Va. — For much of my life, winter was something to be endured. Preferably, indoors. On dark winter mornings, I’d start the day under a light-therapy lamp to mimic sunlight. I’d count ...

Ever take a walk in the woods and feel relaxed? It’s not just you—spending time in nature is scientifically proven to boost your mental health. I spoke with Dr. Stacy Beller Stryer, a pediatrician and ...

Well-planned, well-managed nature-based tourism is a massive development opportunity. Money spent by tourists on activities, transportation, food, and accommodation ripple through local communities.

Witness how animals adapt to a changing world in NATURE’s 44th season, starting Wednesday, October 22 on PBS. “With every story this season, we hope viewers rediscover the awe of the natural world and ...

WWF’s 2025 Connected by Nature report explores how deeply Americans value and connect with nature in their daily lives. Based on research conducted by GlobeScan on behalf of WWF, the report finds that ...

Once upon a time, the English language was full of stories with “blossoms,” “rivers,” and “moss.” But these words are disappearing from our vocabularies — and along with them, our connection to the ...

Being in nature is great for your brain. Experts are trying to figure out why. By Dana G. Smith In 2008, 38 students at the University of Michigan set out on a walk. Half of them wound their way ...

Marc Berman is out to start a revolution. I am already a convert to his cause – and you may be too, having read in New Scientist about the extraordinary benefits of a nature walk, the healing power of ...

Over the past 220 years, the connection between people and nature has declined by more than 60%. That's the key finding of a study led by Miles Richardson, a professor of nature connectedness at the ...

We are experiencing a dangerous decline in nature, globally. This loss is exacerbating the climate crisis, undermining food and water security, and putting human well-being and planetary stability at ...