6 of Europe’s most challenging hiking trails
From an epic trail stretching across the mountains in Slovenia to a two-week adventure in Scotland, these hikes are not for ...
6 of the best beaches in Australia
With over 16,000 miles of coastline, Australia isn’t short of incredible beaches. We take a look at some of the best, whether ...
Everybody is tempted to pop zits—but is there a safe way?
Can popping zits in this area cause infection and even death? Dermatologists weigh in on the viral claims, and how to take ...
Dracula-hunting and bear hides—inside the Romanian region that has it all
The Romanian region that inspired Bram Stoker is more fairy tale than horror story. Here’s your itinerary, from castles to ...
A look inside the growing Black RV camping movement
The number of Black campers in America has doubled in less than a decade, with some community groups teaming up to share ...
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Do you have a twin stranger? The surprising science behind doppelgängers
Scientists have found genetic similarities that can make total strangers share an uncanny resemblance. A portrait from the project "I'm not a look-alike!" The project has been used by researchers ...
Rain or shine—be prepared with these 8 travel umbrellas
Made of fiberglass, steel, silicone, and recycled PET, the ShedRain Jumbo Compact Umbrella is made to be durable, resisting ...
St. Peter's Basilica contains his tomb... right? Why there's still some doubt
Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After ...
This worm-like parasite is killing off Florida’s native snakes
Snake lungworm disease, which infects at least 19 snake species, is poised to spread throughout the southeastern U.S.
It’s getting dark out again. Here’s why it’s actually good for your health.
As dark sky sanctuaries grow in popularity, scientists are revealing more of the benefits of darkness—from repairing DNA to ...
8 things people get wrong about ancient Rome
Nero, who ruled from A.D. 54 to 68, is often remembered as one of history’s most notorious emperors, his reputation steeped ...
This Arctic boomtown is led by women studying climate change
A small Arctic research station in Norway has emerged as a scientific hub, and it’s home to an increasingly female-led ...