New to the Lowcountry? Here’s a rare dolphin ritual you can watch from shore.

When cultural preservation comes at the expense of speakers’ decisions, sometimes it's O.K. to let a language die.

Meet the ice-breaking ocean giant who's baffled scientists and lives up to 200 years old, with our species guide ...

There's a magical spot on Mexico's Sea of Cortez where Spanish colonial history collides with pristine waters and hidden ...

Forget metal detectors and buried pirate treasure. The real riches in Virginia are sitting on a beach in Montross, and they’re millions of years older than any Spanish doubloon you could hope to find.

California has its own version of the Galapagos Islands sitting just off the coast of Ventura, and Channel Islands National ...

Not many people have heard of Agnes Water and 1770, or Town of 1770, as it’s often referred to. And it’s no surprise, Agnes ...

Mother right whales were captured in a rare video with their bellies up. It could be a sign they need a break.

Just beyond the edges of one of the largest cities on the planet, a stretch of ancient rainforest and coastline lies mostly unknown to international travelers. The roughly 370 miles of São Paulo state ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A young North Atlantic right whale was recently spotted in a rare sighting near Sandbridge Beach, according to video taken by Andy Kennedy. Watch: North Atlantic right whale ...

Throughout June 2026, SETI Institute scientists, affiliates, and collaborators contributed to discussions spanning ...

The second International Aerial Photographer of the Year contest selected its winners and 101 top images. Here’s a selection ...