People are increasingly turning to nature to cope with the pandemic and improve their wellbeing
Nature can be an important ally in these trying times.
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Feeling blue with the pandemic? A dose of nature can make a big difference
Immersing ourselves in nature can help tackle some of the stress of the pandemic.
Why blue and green are the brightest colors in nature
They are the brightest and more intense colors and there's a reason behind it.
Experiencing wilderness keeps us happy, so we should protect it even in cities
"We're trying to show that if you're going to develop an area, you at least need to understand the human ...
Beautiful ‘Capturing Ecology’ photo competition winners announced
Every year, the British Ecological Society runs the photo competition to "celebrate the diversity of ecology".
‘Half-Earth’ conservation schemes would affect over a billion people
We should do more with less. Nature needs it.
Urban parks make people ‘as happy as Christmas’ — at least on Twitter
People who visit an urban park use happier language and express less negativity on Twitter for up to four hours.
Spending just 2 hours a week in nature promotes health and wellbeing
Spend some time in nature this weekend.
Want your kids to be calmer and have improved mental health? Connect them to nature, scientists say
Many parents have been suspecting this for a while -- now we have the science to confirm it.
Bullfinches mate for life, researchers confirm
A new study confirms what was long-time assumed about bullfinches -- they keep the same partner throughout their lives.
Natural World Heritage sites threatened by climate change doubled in the past 3 years
Our planet's most valuable 'natural jewels' might disappear if we don't do something about it.
Science confirms: Spending time in nature really does help your mind
All nature helps, but rural and coastal areas more so than urban parks.
Inmates who watch nature shows in prison are 26% less aggressive than their counterparts
In a world of cages and violence, a glimpse of nature can make a huge difference.
Tracing the Transformation of Bird Watching to a Mainstream Pastime
Allan Cruickshank was a renowned National Audubon Society lecturer, photographer and author who co-published several books and field guides with ...
Crown Shyness – Trees can shy away too!
Crown shyness is a phenomenon observed in some tree species, in which the crowns of fully stocked trees do not ...
Nature journals make all their articles free to view
Nature, one of the biggest academic journal groups has announced that they will make all their articles free to view. While ...
Nature walks linked to significantly lower depression and stress
Science confirms what many already believed: taking walks in nature lowers your stress and depression rates. You've probably heard it ...
Leukemia drug found to dramatically boost immune system
A class of drugs currently used to treat leukemia has been found to have some severe side effects - positive ...
Hidden mathematical rules that govern leaf design uncovered
After performing an exhaustive quantitative research across numerous plant species, scientists at UCLA's College of Letters and Science have found that ...