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One man's mission to preserve the soundscapes of our shorelines, mountains, and forests—and why it matters to us all.

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Brood XIV, the second largest brood of periodical cicadas in the U.S., will emerge starting later this month. Here's where ...

West Virginia has the best overall and road records in Division I baseball, and the Big 12-leading Mountaineers are doing it with a first-year coach and a No. 1 pitcher who spent his first four ...

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A deepening low will move into the eastern Tasman Sea and linger for the next few days, enhancing seas and swells about the southern Queensland coast. Southerly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots ...

When it comes to reforestation, planting a diversity of tree species could have a plethora of positive effects on forest ...

From dormant volcanoes and salt pans to urban forests and library gardens, these are the places we go for peace and quiet.