The Moroccan oyster destination you've never heard of
Fresh oysters, wetland birdwatching and lazy beach days make the little-known community of Oualidia a charming alternative to ...
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Here’s what fear does to your brain and your body
Your brain can’t always tell the difference between a jump scare and a real threat. But what’s thrilling for some people can be harmful for others. Whether you’re in real danger or just ...
Why the Italian city of Lecce is nicknamed 'the Florence of the South'
Rich in honey-hued basilica's and elaborately decorated baroque cathedrals, the Southern Italian city of Lecce is often ...
Who built this mysterious settlement in Madagascar? Scientists have a new theory
The carved rock niches and stone walls of the mysterious Teniky archaeological site in Madagascar have long puzzled ...
Like whisky? This Scottish island should be top of your list
Whisky is intertwined with the wild landscapes of this Hebridean island — take a trip for distillery visits, cocktail-making ...
The rivalry between ancient Athens and Sparta is infamous—but they may have been more 'frenemies'
Despite being rivals, many Athenians admired the government, clothing, and austerity of the Spartans. Falling prey to ...
Will new airline seating policies take off?
Passengers are being offered more choice when it comes to flight seating. Will the new policies take off, and is there really ...
Why having a hobby is good for your brain and body
A recent paper compiled the findings of five different surveys, all of them studying hobby engagement and mental well-being ...
Strokes are on the rise—and these are the reasons why
The biggest risk factor for stroke is the same in every country in the world, and it’s also the easiest one to reverse.
How farmers and fishers are protecting one of the world’s rarest reptiles
The critically endangered gharial has slowly recovered thanks to a unique partnership between local people and the government ...
Europa is an icy ocean world—and NASA is finally going to explore it
For the first time, NASA is journeying to this mysterious moon to determine if it might be able to host alien life.
Giant, invasive joro spiders spotted in the Northeast—but they didn’t fly there
Sightings in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have arachnophobes buzzing—but experts say these colorful critters likely hitched ...