Often described as an ‘assault on the senses’, Morocco’s sights, sounds and smells linger long in the memory. Its food, too, ...

What happened to prehistoric, dolphin-like marine reptiles when they died? Did they sink or they float until the gases from ...

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For some brain changes, the age that women go through menopause may be a factor. Those whose periods cease before 47 are more ...

In an excerpt from his new book Dinner with King Tut, Sam Kean explores a weird and wild '90s experiment to replicate ancient ...

Alonso notes that the most important thing anyone can do, especially in the U.S., is plant milkweed native to where they live ...

Like Scandinavia, this remote island has built a culture around remoteness, creativity, slow living, and a deep respect for ...

Brazilian landscapes are known for their drama, with thundering waterfalls, rippling sand dunes and even a Grand Canyon all ...

The Pyramids of Giza, medieval markets, and the legendary Nile are just a few highlights of Egypt’s energetic capital. Here’s ...

Newly dated fossils from New Mexico challenge the idea that dinosaurs were in decline—and suggest instead they had formed ...