City lights can hide the marvels of the universe. Only by going to dark places, such as a state park in the mountains, can amateur astronomers gaze upon the vastness and complexity of the universe.

The greatest danger for beachgoers may be millions of microbes also swimming in the water. While many are there naturally, stormwater runoff and sewage system failures can overwhelm coastal waters.

Former Disney animator and President Lincoln fan Christopher Oakley never thought his project to animate the Gettysburg Address would lead to an important historical discovery.

There's a growing movement in the equine industry called Natural Horsemanship, where the handler learns their horse and its personality and then assigns the animal to tasks that fit its personality.

Hunters wiped out gray seals from the Cape Cod region in the 1800s. They've returned with federal protection, and now biologists are using high-tech tracking devices to study gray seals and how they interact with their environment, so they can be better protected.