A droplet is pictured on moss. Photo by Taylor Brennan When the long winter months come to its final days, we all desperately search for any signs that will bring a break from nature’s cold darkness.

Each February, crowds gather at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania to watch Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather. In 2026, the famous groundhog saw his shadow, which tradition says means six more weeks ...

A writer wonders whether the wild things around her are out of sync with the season. A writer wonders whether the wild things around her are out of sync with the season. Salamander eggs this week in a ...

As an agriculturalist, outdoor enthusiast and biologist, my curiosity and anticipation are always stirred by changing seasons. Perhaps it’s a sign of advancing years, but I’ve noticed that I’m ...

Spring is officially in full swing, and with it comes a mix of beauty and discomfort. One of the first things we look forward to each year is the vibrant return of flowers and trees blooming and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Friday marks the arrival of astronomical spring. At 10:46 a.m. on March 20, the sun will be directly over the equator, signaling ...

All around us there are signs of spring. Already, daylight saving time has kicked back in. If you’re a frequent reader of Skywatch, you know I’m not a big fan of it because it means I have to wait ...