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 ...
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 ...
In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch
Martial eagles, with wingspans that can exceed six feet, can take out young impalas or gazelles. Recently, researchers have ...
These notorious Roman emperors became ghostly legends
Caligula, Agrippina, and Nero left behind more than political intrigue—they became the subjects of ghost stories that still ...
7 of the best harvest festivals in Europe
Be it an ancient onion market or the world’s largest pumpkin exhibition, these autumn events celebrate the flavours of the ...
Hurricane Helene’s death toll could miss thousands of related deaths
Excess deaths” caused by indirect effects of a storm can contribute to its overall death toll for 15 years, according to new ...
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.
Earth doesn't really have a second moon—but here's what would happen if we did
If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid was an important ...
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 ...
6 of the world's most remote destinations to test your inner adventurer
Travellers are venturing further than ever before, seeking the path less trodden to test their mettle and totally disconnect ...
We searched the planet for the world’s best hotels. Here are our picks.
From a jungle treehouse in Mexico to a California-inspired sun ranch in Australia, these are the best new and improved hotels ...