Once upon a time, the English language was full of stories with “blossoms,” “rivers,” and “moss.” But these words are disappearing from our vocabularies — and along with them, our connection to the ...

The loss of so many beetles, birds, and bacteria is desperately sad. But it’s far from the full extent of our loss. A new study analyzing how many terms authors use for the natural world shows that ...

Hannah Papacek Harper's feature directorial debut, which is getting its U.K. premiere at Sheffield DocFest, shows us the challenges for the natural world through a lens of science seen through art. By ...

Fortunately, other languages have nailed it with words that capture specific feelings or scenarios perfectly. Here's a list ...

In my May 11 article, "Is the Language We Are Using to Describe Our Pets Sending the Wrong Message?" I pointed out that the Journal of Animal Ethics has called for the ban of a number of common words ...

We know and use fewer words for nature, according to a new study. Experts say it’s a terrible sign for our mental and physical health. Scientists aren’t sure how many species exist in the world — ...