The Ribbon of the Southwest: Unpacking the Majesty of the Rio Grande Gorge
A dramatic scar on the landscape of the American Southwest, a significant rift cuts through New Mexico, offering up breathtaking views and a powerful lesson …
Embracing Solitude: The Peaceful Life of a Solo Traveler
In a world that often equates success with flashy possessions—designer handbags, luxury cars, and endless notifications—the quiet allure of open spaces calls to a …
The Hidden Biology of a Mother’s Kiss: How a Simple Gesture Shapes the Developing Brain
A mother’s kiss is often described as comforting, soothing, or tender — a small act of affection repeated countless times throughout childhood. Yet behind this …
Leatherback Turtle
About the Species The leatherback sea turtle is the largest turtle in the world. They are the only species of sea turtle that lack scales …
How Long Do Ticks Survive Without a Host? Find Out Here
What happens to ticks when they can’t find a host to feed on, and how long can they actually survive without one? These small but …
Activists strip to their underwear at Maine school board meeting to protest trans athlete policy: ‘You feel uncomfortable?’
Three activists stripped to their underwear during a Maine school board meeting this week in protest of the district’s policy allowing trans athletes to compete …
Reyna Marroquín: The Woman in the Barrel – A 30-Year Mystery Solved by DNA
Reyna Marroquín: The Woman in the Barrel – A 30-Year Mystery Solved by DNA In the summer of 1999, a man exploring the, basement of …
The German kayaker who aimed for Cyprus but landed in Australia
From Hamburg to the open sea On 13 May 1932, under the grey skies of Hamburg, a young German kayaker named Oskar Speck left home …
“Xenomorph Baby” Pokes His Feet Out Through His Mom’s Uterus
A recently released medical case study tells the story of a pregnancy weirdly comparable to a Xenomorph’s birth in Alien (albeit less deadly). A fetus …
Mugshot Beauty: The Viral Rise and Relentless Cycle of Sara Jane Isbister
In the fluorescent-lit limbo of a county jail booking room, where despair often etches deep lines into faces, Sara Jane Isbister stared unflinchingly into the …