A rare planetary alignment is lighting up the night sky—here’s how to see it
Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...
See southern Africa in a new light—on a lake cruise
Crossing the borders of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, land and water safaris follow the flow of the Zambezi to Lake ...
These are the best hiking socks, according to long-distance trekkers
The Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew is another great lightweight option. We like the thin cushioned footbed and seamless ...
The graves of ‘woman warriors’ are changing what we know about ancient gender roles
Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history.
These animals evolved to be ‘ultrablack’—here’s why
An ant that disappears into the forest floor, a bird that demands attention from mates—for these animals, an inky black ...
Screen time can have surprising benefits for kids—when done right
Not all screen time is created equally. Experts explain why quality matters more than quantity and how parents can rethink their rules for devices.
Here’s how to pack light for an international trip
Our travel pros offer a liberating plan for taking everything you need, without the hassle of heavy suitcases.
How Singapore is embracing edible insects
Singapore has long held a reputation for its diverse and experimental food scene, and now adventurous diners can tuck into ...
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Everything you need to know about Redwood National and State Parks
Congress nearly doubled the national park’s initial size with the addition of about 36,000 acres that had been logged. The raw, clear-cut land had “the look of an active war zone,” one park ...
The famous bonsai forest that lives in Washington, D.C.
Goshin's creator died over 20 years ago but his remarkable work lives on with the precise directions he left behind.
There’s a true story behind American Primeval—and it’s just as grisly
Suspicion. Rebellion. Murder. The Netflix show American Primeval depicts how tensions between Mormon pioneers in Utah and the ...
How a molar, jawbone, and pinkie are rewriting human history
Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering a new picture of the "other humans" that our ancestors met across Europe ...