Hummingbirds are migrating to North Carolina - and you have the best chance of seeing one type of them. The ruby-throated hummingbird is “by far and away” the most prevalent species in our state. But ...

Many people remember road trips back in the day that left windshields splattered with insects – and may get the uncomfortable feeling that things have changed. Here's what researchers are finding.

You'll be waking up to birds singing in no time!

Yellow-legged hornets were spotted recently in Union County. As North Carolina agriculture officials survey for the invasive ...

I was in the center of El Rosario butterfly sanctuary, part of Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Unaccustomed to ...

A new WWF report said there was a promising 64 per cent increase in the area of forest occupied by monarch butterflies in ...

My swath of cheery flowers brings joy to our home, plus is a boon for wildlife. Here’s what I’ve learned, and what I’d do ...

From Tutankhamun's tomb to Göbekli Tepe, these 26 archaeological discoveries forever changed how we understand human history. The post 26 Greatest Archaeological Discoveries That Changed History ...

Searching for blissfully quiet places in New Jersey to help you unwind? These 10 peaceful destinations offer calm ...

Bring your lunch and find a spot under a tree. Some areas have grills for cooking burgers or hot dogs. Kids love playing in ...

On a muggy day in June, Don Hopkins was conducting a routine bee inspection when his phone rang. Hopkins is an apiarist at the N.C. Department of Agriculture, and visiting hives around the state to ...

Check out the best flowering (and in many cases, low-maintenance) perennials to plant in August because they bloom from fall ...