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A woman uses binoculars outdoors while a person points out something in the distance.

Outdoors

Birdwatching has a Gen Z boom in Britain with nearly 750,000 now hooked on the hobby

A basil plant with wilted leaves and a stem infested with beet armyworms.

Home

Mystery bugs on basil turn out to be armyworms that can strip a plant fast

A close-up view of vibrant yellow flowers with red markings surrounded by green foliage.

Outdoors

Pretty patio shrubs sold at garden center turned out to be toxic wildfire fuel

A person in gloves uses tweezers to hold a tick above a small, clear container in a laboratory setting.

Tech

Early 2026 data show Lyme disease threat surging as 40% of Connecticut ticks test positive

A vibrant garden filled with colorful flowers and raised planting beds against a cloudy sky.

Home

Gardener shares stunning photos after 4 years of 'chaos gardening'

A dog surrounded by dandelions.

Outdoors

Are dandelions safe for dogs? Here's what to do if your pet eats one

A close-up of a tick perched on a leaf with a blurred green background.

Tech

Lyme is no longer the only threat as 1 in 10 Northeast ticks carries multiple diseases

A lush patch of green leaves with small white flowers growing against a textured wall.

Outdoors

Beautiful but toxic lily of the valley takes over side yard and homeowner leans in

A close-up of a slender, brownish-yellow worm with a dark stripe on a textured surface.

Outdoors

Toxic hammerhead worms are resurfacing in East Texas, and chopping them only makes more

A close-up of several ticks clustered on a dry grass stalk.

Outdoors

Experts sound alarm over early tick surge as Lyme disease and tick-borne allergies climb

A monkey sitting on a moss-covered log in a green forest.

Tech

Study records unusual behavior in monkeys playing touchscreen games

A close-up of a tick being removed from skin using a pair of tweezers.

Outdoors

CDC says tick bite ER visits jumped 25% as warming winters fuel spring surge