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The reverent quest to find the East Coast’s most majestic trees Working off tips from volunteers, two giant-hunters are tracking down the biggest, tallest, oldest trees in the eastern U.S., from sweetgums on Staten Island to white pines in the … Continue reading →

Why You Should Take a 10-Minute ‘Thinking Walk’ by Angela Haupt Mar 17, 2026 9:02 AM PT Afew years ago, Jenny Martin started taking brief “thinking walks.” The habit was partly born of necessity—she has two young kids, a busy … Continue reading →

The Messier Marathon is coming. Here’s how to see 110 deep-sky wonders in one night. Each spring, amateur astronomers attempt the ultimate stargazing challenge—an overnight quest to spot every galaxy, nebula, and star cluster in Charles Messier’s famous catalog. Photographer … Continue reading →

After visiting my 193rd UN member state in 2024, I still had a busy travel year in 2025. Almost all my travels were to revisit countries to see places missed on the first go around, add Nomad Mania Regions, Series … Continue reading →

Is all complex life on Earth related to a concept from Norse mythology? Kind of By Ashley Strickland Asgard microbes were found in shallow coastal sediments off the coast of Uruguay. Monika Naranjo-Shepard/Schmidt Ocean Institute Scientists are one step closer … Continue reading →

What intermittent fasting really does for your body and brain Fasting has been shown to reduce blood pressure, improve cognition, and even reverse chronic disease. But experts say the benefits may not apply to everyone. Research shows that fasting can … Continue reading →

What intermittent fasting really does for your body and brain Fasting has been shown to reduce blood pressure, improve cognition, and even reverse chronic disease. But experts say the benefits may not apply to everyone. Research shows that fasting can … Continue reading →

Your historical relatives My 7th cousin four times removed Franklin D. Roosevelt USA. 32nd President of the United States, in office during the Great Depression and World War II. View Relationship My 8th cousin twice removed Winston Churchill, UK. Prime … Continue reading →

CAMAROON  VISAS: Need passport copies for visa / LOI processing. VOA is possible for both countries for all passports. A US passport is visa-free. Fees for visa processing are paid at the airport in exact change or by paying with CFA) … Continue reading →

SECRETS OF THE CREATIVE BRAIN  A leading neuroscientist who has spent decades studying creativity shares her research on where genius comes from, whether it is dependent on high IQ, and why it is so often accompanied by mental illness. By Nancy … Continue reading →