Nature

Tenerife Takes Action to Protect the Environment - Holiday islands vulnerable to climate change are taking action to protect the enviroment tourists visit for, and the Spanish Island of Tenerife is taking a lead.

Human Uses Of Spider Silk - An article listing the known human uses of the silk spun by spiders.

Planning Your Wild Birds' Winter Menu - Feeding wild birds in winter is an enjoyable past time, makes our feathered friends happy, and keeps them coming back to our feeders. So what should be on their menu to help them through the cold days of winter?

When Disaster Strikes and Dealing with Emergencies - Did you know that most injuries during disasters are caused not by the actual event but by lack of planning and lack of appropriate management? This means that in any major event, individuals have a huge impact on whether and how they survive.

The Origin Of Spiders - A detailed look at the origin of the spider species through the ages

A Symbol of the Fragility of our National Parks - The Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are home to two of the most popular attractions found in our national parks.

2003 California Wildfire Worst in Its History to That Time - In late October 2003 the state of California was hit with the worst wildfire that it had ever experienced. Twenty people where killed and much damage to local communities resulted.

Good News For The Mediterranean In 2007 - Global warming and rising ocean temperatures are changing the way the world is thinking about the future - but news out of Monaco suggests things could be better than previously suggested.

Return of the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds - If you've not done so already, it's time to clean out and refill your hummingbird feeders, because the Ruby-throated hummingbird - the king of nature's frequent flyers - is on its way back to the eastern U.S. Reportedly, they are about a week ahead of last year.

Strange and Unusual Uses for Bamboo - You can literally wear bamboo, play bamboo, ride bamboo, eat bamboo, and live in a house made of bamboo. Here are some of the more unusual uses for this wonderful material.