Forests and other natural spaces have proven benefits for our health and mental wellbeing, but getting to the great outdoors isn’t always easy.
If Kevin Costner wanted to make a sequel, he’s got plenty of opportunities. Water is by far the most common molecule in the universe. It’s made of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. Hydrogen is element number 1 (both on the period table and in abundance), and has been hanging around since the first 15 minutes of the Big Bang. Oxygen is forged in the hearts of sun-like stars, and spreads around when those stars die and turn themselves inside out. And since sun-like stars are also very popular, oxygen gets quite a boost.
There are less than 10 wild red wolves left in the world and there’s a fierce battle going on to save them. The wolves, a rare red species, are only found in North Carolina, despite having once roamed throughout the eastern and south central US.
Paleontologists and researchers discovered a meat-eating species of dinosaur identified as “one who causes fear” in Patagonia.
Over 10 years have passed since the catastrophic 7.0 earthquake that shook Haiti in 2010. Now, an award-winning documentary showcases a decade’s worth of humanitarian efforts in the country and beyond. CITIZEN PENN premieres May 6 on discovery+.
Distinguished member of The Explorers Club, Victor Vescovo, became the first human to dive to the bottom of the deepest point of all five of the world’s oceans. The brand-new documentary series EXPEDITION DEEP OCEAN chronicling this record-breaking mission is available now on discovery+. This article has been updated on 4/2/21.
On Monday, April 5, another first will occur for commercial space flight. For a look back at Crew-1's initial journey to the ISS, catch up on SPACE LAUNCH LIVE streaming now on discovery+.
In the United States, we know that every April brings a giant bunny hiding an array of colorful eggs that vary in size, color and texture. But did you know the ocean’s got its own version?!
30 years--It’s been over 30 years since the Voyager 2’s historic flyby of Uranus and Neptune, the outermost and most mysterious planets in the solar system. It’s time to go back.
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The mists of The Great Smoky Mountains seem to shroud the very secrets of the region's historical tragedies and biological triumphs.
A trail in Shale Creek Preserve in western New York is home to one of the most unique, mysterious "eternal flames" in the world.
Want to climb a mountain but don't know where to start? Discovery is here to help with five great mountains in North America that are great for beginners. These ranges range in difficulty from basic hiking to rock and ice climbing.
Don't let unexpected emergencies put a damper on your journey. Be ready for them with these travel tips.
North America is made up of natural wonders including unusual geological formations, towering mountains and icy glaciers.