Though the islands on this list are not as well known as the world's biggest and most scenic isles, they have plenty of characteristics that make them among the world's most unique islands.

These natural places feel like they belong far away from city life, yet they are surprisingly near some of the world's greatest cities.

There are many eco-friendly ways to approach pest control whether the problem is slugs on your patio or a snake in the pool, no need to rely on harsh chemicals.

Like any art form, bonsai has its stars and envelope pushers. Here are a half-dozen of the world's most creative bonsai artists.

A magical sunset can take your breath away. Some photographers are able to capture and even enhance the beauty of a sunset through HDR photography.

Some of these species fall into the realm of strange animals, while others are extraordinarily colorful or seemingly out of place in a freshwater aquarium.

pet birds, farm animals, and even aquarium fish have been able to thrive in the wild in certain situations. Here are some examples of domestic species that have unexpectedly made a life for themselves outside the cage.

Through the magic of HDR photography or photo-manipulation techniques, mountain photographs become highly detailed and surreal.

The elements of one of the world's harshest climates can wreak havoc on anything man-made, even while providing the perfect climate for it to be preserved.

A look at 15 of the world's largest organisms, from whales to bears and elephants; even trees are included.

A look at some of nature's most intelligent, social, and organized animals - ones that might seem more human than human in some ways.

A look at the microsocieties of ants and termites, and how they react to one another.

Some historic structures, like Angkor Wat in Cambodia or the pyramids in Egypt, draw hundreds of thousands of tourists. Others have been reclaimed by nature.

After looking at meteors in a previous post, now we view comets and their place in our lives.