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Canada’s ghostly spirit bears The Great Bear Rainforest, home of the spirit bear A spirit bear, or Kermode bear, photographed by Jack Plant in the Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada. There are thought to be less than 100 of … Continue reading →

Salmon sperm to bird droppings: The science behind bizarre skincare trends Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images) A flurry of bizarre beauty therapies are trending on social media. But does the scientific research suggest they … Continue reading →

The science of why your body resists weight loss Research shows the battle to keep weight off isn’t about willpower—it’s biology. Here’s how scientists say we can work with our bodies, not against them. Our bodies evolved to survive famine, … Continue reading →

A practical guide to driving Route 66 It’s no wonder the legendary Mother Road remains a road trip firm favourite — but where to begin with such an epic journey? Read on and buckle up. Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios in … Continue reading →

Slowjamastan: The new ‘nation’ hiding in the US Slowjamastan Ministry of Propaganda More than 25,000 self-proclaimed citizens have pledged their allegiance to this faux dictatorship, where Crocs and reply-all emails are forbidden. Between the date palm farms of California’s Coachella … Continue reading →

This small city has the world’s worst air Mar 31, 2026 NATIONAL GEOGRPAHIC  The list of polluted cities was based on levels of PM2.5 particles which can embed in lung tissue. CNS Loni, India —   The city of Loni is less … Continue reading →

The Nobel Prize’s secretive process and peculiar past One of the world’s most prestigious awards, the Nobel Prize has a complicated history. Alfred Nobel (1833-1896) was the Swedish chemist and engineer who invented dynamite and bequeathed his fortune to Last … Continue reading →

Building Tanks While the Ukrainians Master Drones Ukrainian drones have made artillery and armored vehicles look obsolete. Why is the world still buying them? By Simon Shuster March 27, 2026 THE ATLANTIC Last month, on my way home from Kyiv, I passed … Continue reading →

The Evidence That God Exists Searching for scientific proof for faith misunderstands faith. By Elizabeth Bruenig March 26, 2026 THE ATLANTIC I grew up in a faithful Methodist household in deep-red Texas during the George W. Bush years, when the political sway … Continue reading →

Travelers should consider the pilgrimage along the less-crowded St. James Way and other connected routes in Germany. It allows pilgrims and hikers an opportunity to see small-town sights, including this historic bridge in Vacha, which separated East and West Germany … Continue reading →