Is the psychological benefit of nature a universal human trait or just a Western luxury? A sweeping new study of nearly ...

WASHINGTON -- Most of us have friends, Family members or colleagues we talk to on a daily basis, but how many of those people in our lives do we feel close to? Strong connectedness—the level of ...

Two new studies drive home the win-win created when children and adults feel more connected with nature. The first study, "Connectedness to Nature: Its Impact on Sustainable Behaviors and Happiness in ...

Environmentalist Rachel Carson wrote: “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” It’s well-established that contact with nature ...