But real lightning would have struck infrequently—and mostly in open ocean, where organic compounds would have quickly ...

Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 5, at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity at select trout sites – the spring catch-and-release ...

This cave on a hillside near Tarbox Pond may have been a winter shelter for the Narragansetts. Find out why it's also known as "Witch's Cave." ...

Magnificent waterfalls, take-your-breath-away vistas, and glorious stretches of sandy beaches—Southern state parks are some ...

Naperville Park District planning prescribed spring burns. Naperville Park District will conduct prescribed burns at three ...

Here's how you can get away, marvel at the wonder of nature, sleep under the stars, and keep your distance from other ...

The 2023 breach of the Kakhovka dam drained a huge reservoir and exposed a vast area of toxic sediment, creating a debate ...

Drinking water normally looks clear, but ponds, rivers and oceans are filled with floating particles. They may be tiny fragments of dirt, rock, plant material or other substances. These particles ...

The Mercury covers culture & art because we think all its various forms are—quite plainly—how people understand one another.

Rocky Horror Picture Show' creator Richard O'Brien's son has made a SXSW documentary about the musical's cult legacy and ...

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