Nature

The Hidden/Green City - Austin is a city that values its trees, green spaces, parks and trails. This article looks at the parts of Austin that exist away from the busy streets and stores and concrete.

Carnations. Really Nice Flowers - Imagine an elegant vase of fresh cut carnations on the coffee table and the room obtains a whole new ambiance. The fragrance of the colorful bouquet fills the room.

How To Photograph Wild Birds - Late fall is a perfect time to photograph wild birds. Leaves are falling off the trees, opening the view and birds are eager to feed. And if you're participating in one of the several organized bird counts taking place between now and mid-February, a photographic record can be invaluable in identifying the counted birds.

Golden-Breasted Starling: A Striking Beauty - The Golden-Breasted starling is a strikingly beautiful bird, vibrantly colored and highly visible in the wild.

Biofuels - Stay On Top Of The Coming Trends - Biofuels are an important part of the energy equation for the coming years. Get educated on how they work and what is being developed.

Return of the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds - If you've not done so already, it's time to clean out and refill your hummingbird feeders, because the Ruby-throated hummingbird - the king of nature's frequent flyers - is on its way back to the eastern U.S. Reportedly, they are about a week ahead of last year.

And Just What Exactly Are Spiders Afraid Of? - A look at the common enemies of the spider, including it's most deadly predator the Spider-Wasp.

Utah Prairie Dog Threatened by Utah Land Development - Who would have thought that a small ground dwelling rodent would have such trouble maintaining its numbers. But that is currently what the Utah Prairie Dog is facing due to farm practices and human land development.

Predict The Weather From The Comfort Of Your Living Room! - You sit inside and a display console shows you what the weather is like outside - the humidity, the temperature, the rainfall, air pressure, wind speed, whatever. The more the number of sensors used outside to record this data, the more expensive will be the home weather station.

Global Warming Gives a Serious Warning - Since the late 19th century, the industrialized world has been using fossil fuels, both coal and petroleum, to produce our comfortable, energy-intensive lifestyle. Over the next 20 to 50 years climate change, whether caused by natural or human factors, or a combination of both, will likely have a serious impact on huge numbers of the earth's population.