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3M’s Cordova chemical plant on the Mississippi River Health Matters By Jeffrey Kluger TIME  IN 2023, IT’S HARD TO GET AWAY from breaking news about PFAS, a class of more than 12,000 chemicals used in countless products from nonstick pans … Continue reading →

CHINA June 15-Aug 9, 2023 After 9 months in Africa (finished with Comoros #53/54 African countries), I was looking forward to more functional travel, especially with no corruption and better transportation. But China presents a whole new set of issues. … Continue reading →

Meet the creatures of the deep, dark sea In the darkness of the open water, rarely seen creatures dance along the ocean current. A juvenile African pompano, or threadfin trevally, swims through the Verde Island Passage, a major shipping lane … Continue reading →

In Hawaii two free divers explore a coral reef and some of its resident butterflyfish. What sunscreens are best for you—and the planet? Harmful chemicals from sunscreen can damage coral. Here’s how to protect both your skin and the reefs. … Continue reading →

What causes motion sickness—and how can you prevent it? Traveling by boat, car, or even through virtual reality can make some people queasy. Experts weigh in on what to do about it. Shaky views like this one seen during a … Continue reading →

How to deal with food poisoning while traveling—and how to avoid it altogether Some countries have a reputation for putting travelers at a higher risk for gastrointestinal illnesses. But you can get sick from an improperly handled meal anywhere in … Continue reading →

The Middle East may be the next great hiking destination Several long-distance trails have opened in recent years, shaking up misconceptions about the region and recalling its long history of foot travel. Near the town of Hurghada, Egypt, the Red … Continue reading →

These trails aren’t for hikers, they’re for kayakers Lesser known than other National Parks programs, the U.S. National Water Trail system links paddlers to splashy adventures. Kayakers and canoeists with camping gear strapped to their boats ply the Black Canyon … Continue reading →

Just why humans have hair on their heads is a long-standing question that few scientists agree on, but the latest research shows that curly hair may have been an evolutionary advantage for our hominin ancestors. Why curly hair was an … Continue reading →

Butterflies congregate at a wintering roost in Sierra Chincua, Mexico. The cool mountain climate slows their metabolism and saves energy. Monarch Butterflies Migrate 3,000 Miles—Here’s How The colorful insect’s migration across the North American continent is one of the greatest … Continue reading →