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To Save the Galapagos Islands, We May Need to Modify Rat DNA

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How could altering rat DNA reduce the population on the Galapagos Islands? Learn more about GMO rats in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Could Planting 1 Trillion Trees Counteract Climate Change?

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Many scientists say that the response to climate change will require planting new trees. A whole lot of them.

10 Weird Facts About Lobsters

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Lobsters pee out of their faces. Find out 10 weird facts about lobsters at HowStuffWorks.

10 Savanna Animals Roaming African Grasslands

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The savanna (sometimes mistakenly spelled as "Savannah," which is in the state of Georgia) describes an African region with grasslands and minimal tree densities. This wide-open landscape becomes a theatre where each animal's instincts and unique evolutionary skills are tested.

Earth: A Primer on the Third Rock From the Sun

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Earth is an enormous and extremely complex planet. Learn about the inner workings of the planet Earth and find out what forces are constantly at work on Earth.

It's a Manatee's Life: Swim, Eat, Rest, Repeat

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Manatees are so gentle and sweet they'll break your heart, but in 2021, there have been more manatee deaths than in any year in previously recorded history. Why are these gentle giants dying in such unprecedented numbers?

How to Budget Your Family's Water Usage

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Learn how to budget your family's water usage in this article. Visit HowStuffWorks.com to read about how to budget your family's water usage.

How the Blue Racer Snake Lives Up to Its Name

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Known for its striking blue coloration and incredible speed, the blue racer snake is found primarily in the Midwest. These snakes are nonvenomous and play an essential role in their ecosystems, helping to control populations of small mammals and other prey.

How Bats Work

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Bats are the only mammals that can fly, and they live much of their lives hanging upside down. Learn about bat wings, bats and echolocation, bat caves and bat myths.

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