Jeff Kerby maps extraordinary life at extremes
Kerby is a trained ecologist, geographer and photographer whose career has largely been centered on a quest to understand nature’s patterns and sharing his discoveries. Phenology, or the seasonal ...
We sent a message to aliens 50 years ago—this is what we said
In 1974, astronomers sent a call out into the cosmos from a massive telescope in Puerto Rico. The anniversary of the message brings reflections on a new missive to the stars and grief for a lost ...
A practical guide to stargazing
The growing trend of astrotourism continues to draw new travellers to the wonders of the night sky in places where light ...
A culinary tour of Kansas City, the Midwestern city where food is ruled by flame
Brisket, burnt ends and an anything-goes spirit define barbecue culture in KC, a Midwestern US city with a voracious appetite ...
5 autumnal adventures in Campbell River, Canada
The islands and inlets of Campbell River, on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, can provide plenty of exhilarating wilderness experiences — if you know where to look.
What it's like to travel along the West Coast on a train
One of the most beautiful train journeys in the US, the Coast Starlight’s route unspools along the Pacific Ocean from Los Angeles via Sacramento to Seattle. With miles of coastline, towering mountain ...
How silence became the newest luxury lifestyle
From silent walking to noise-mitigating architecture, here’s how individuals and cities are pushing back against the roar of modern life—one decibel at a time.
The booming surf destination you've never heard of
Skyscrapers meet the sea in South Korea’s second-largest city. And as the home of the first surf schools in the country, it’s an ideal destination to learn to ride the waves.
Why did Neanderthals and humans bury their dead? Scientists have a new theory.
The two species began burying their dead at roughly the same time and place. Now some archaeologists think competition may have played a role in burials.
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Bigger than blue whale: World’s largest coral is so huge it’s visible from space
In a stunning discovery, the world’s largest coral has been found thriving in the Solomon Islands in the southwest Pacific ...
Could this be Europe's best hut-to-hut hiking trail?
On the northwest border of Slovenia is a mountain range as dramatic as it is accessible, offering hut-to-hut hiking on multi-day adventures — with plenty of hearty food and local tales to sustain the ...
From environmental disaster to public park: Exploring Staten Island’s Freshkills
Freshkills Park is a mind-bending expanse of grasslands, creeks, and rolling hills in Staten Island, the southernmost borough in New York City. By the time this multi-million dollar development is ...