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Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, as well as Rocky Vista University (U.S.), show that ...
The world’s oldest map of the night sky was amazingly accurate Newly discovered fragments of 2,200-year-old star coordinates—once thought lost—reveal the incredible skill of the ancient ...
Some national parks, like Sequoia and Redwood, are known for their ancient trees. But the world's oldest tree was from ...
What is Maui known for? Breathtaking beaches, unparalleled natural wonders and bucket-list fun. What is Maui known for? Maui ...
The ultra-rare Wondiwoi tree kangaroo was last recorded by scientists in 1928, and researchers only had drawings like this one to go on. It has now been photographed in a remote New Guinea ...
Have we broken the natural contract between humans and rivers? The nature writer debates our relationship with the world’s waterways that inspired his latest book, Is A River Alive?
In the insular world of dogsled racing, the Yukon Quest is considered the world's most difficult event. A dog howls, ready to run, at the start of the 2015 Yukon Quest.
A visit to historic or meaningful trees provides a sense of connection to the wonder of the natural world. Vital parts of their ecosystems, trees also spark our imagination, inspire famous books ...
This year, the competition received 50,000 entries from photographers around the world. Judges looked for innovation, narrative, and technical skill. ( See last year’s winners here .) ...
Paradise is not exclusively for couples—and with over 1,000 islands to explore, the Maldives is one place that shouldn’t be reserved for a “special occasion.” ...
The world’s endangered marvels include Italy’s other leaning tower, Egypt’s looted temples, and Australia’s decaying petroglyphs. TRAVEL See these 6 architectural wonders before they disappear ...