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"Studies have shown that just being out in a green space can uplift mental health and also help us focus," a staffer said.

Researchers have discovered chemical traces of life in rocks older than 3.3 billion years, offering a rare look at Earth’s ...

For decades, scientists have been baffled by two enormous, enigmatic structures buried deep inside Earth with features so ...

Walk through an oak stand in late summer or fall, and you’ll spot leaves dotted with neat little spheres, also known as galls ...