The Acorn Daily

From the hidden worlds of fungi and urban wildlife, to the human, atmospheric and hydrological systems shaping our weather and coasts, we share compelling stories at the intersection of curiosity and science.

Southern California cliff and cliff-top development in Isla Vista, California.
Cliff erosion and development in Isla Vista, California. Photo credit: Paul Laustsen, USGS
Satellite image showing swath of snow across U.S. Southeast.
Satellite image shows snow across U.S. Southeast in 2025. Photo credit: NOAA
Fruiting reishi mushrooms.
Fruiting reishi mushrooms. Photo credit: frankenstoen (CC BY 2.0)
Boar on a street in Turkey foraging among street rubbish.
A wild boar wanders a street in Turkey. Photo credit: Doğan Alpaslan Demir

Banner image. Angle oak, South Carolina. Photo credit: Kevin Wenning (unsplash)