The university’s research has visited Williamsburg, James City County, Newport News and Richmond for their studies.

The world still holds its secrets. Hidden under wet rocks, in the ocean’s twilight crevices, and in the minutiae of the ...

In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 ...

Vic Joseph on commentary pushed the result as the fastest loss in NXT history. By winning the tournament, Heights becomes ...

The cultural stories attached to the turtle dove are so complicated, so varied, that you could well imagine them framing one of those riddles you find inside a Christmas cracker. ‘Which bird, named ...

WWE NXT celebrates Christmas week with Chelsea Green defending her Women’s United States title against Sol Ruca.

Lake Lowndes State Park near Columbus, Mississippi is the antidote to modern life you didn’t know you needed. Nestled in the eastern part of the Magnolia State, this 575-acre oasis offers the kind of ...

There’s something almost surreal about rounding that final bend in the road and catching your first glimpse of Lake Lurleen State Park in Coker, Alabama. Like someone took the most perfect mental ...

Most frogs are known for deep croaks or chirps. This one breaks every expectation. Its squeaky sound is high-pitched and almost mechanical. The noise helps it avoid predators by sounding unfamiliar.

Frog gut bacterium eliminates cancer tumors in mice with a single dose By Bronwyn Thompson December 16, 2025 The Japanese tree frog (Hyla japonica) hosts a bacterium that kills tumors from the inside ...

Despite their name, tree hyraxes — small, furry, nocturnal African mammals — don’t always live in trees. In Tanzania’s Pare mountains, near the border with Kenya, they’ve adapted to life on steep ...

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree? There are several options in and within driving distance of Tri-Cities. Here’s how you can find your ideal tree this Christmas. The premier Tri-Cities ...