The Catholic-church sex scandal, the tragedy in the Middle East, the lousy economy, the Scooby-Doo movie -- we could all use a break from these powerfully trying times. How about stepping back 400 ...

Ferns and their allies are a pervasive part of life on Earth. One of the most primitive and successful plant lineages, ferns arose during the Devonian Period of the Paleozoic Era, which spanned 60 ...

Nature deficit disorder is a real problem in the United States. It’s why our kids are so overweight; they prefer staring at a virtual world instead of going out and exploring the real one. You can ...

Join me for a 4-day survival challenge as I build a primitive bushcraft shelter in harsh conditions. Can I stay warm and ...