Simon Farnaby: ‘I told the late Queen she was a good actress. She thought I was a complete idiot’

I think Enid Blyton gets a bit of a bad rap,” says Simon Farnaby, making space for a steaming cafetière on a kitchen island ...
Science News

How snakes defy gravity to stand tall

Limbless tree snakes can lift most of their body into the air without toppling. They manage this by focusing all their ...
National Audubon Society

Great Green Macaws Come to Life in This Incredibly Intricate Paper Sculpture

With "Guardians of the Canopy," Nayan Shrimali and Venus Bird portray the large parrots and their forest habitat in a ...
Communications of the ACM

Where Are the City Trees? Monitoring Urban Trees across the U.S. Using Generative AI

Urban trees are critically important to mitigate poor air quality, excessive heat islands, and unmoderated rainwater overflow ...
Travel + Leisure

This National Park Is a Stargazer’s Haven—With Iconic Trees and Breathtaking Desert Vistas

Located near Palm Springs, California, Joshua Tree National Park is a protected desert expanse named for its signature yucca plant with twisted limbs and spiky leaves. The best time to visit the park ...