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These 2026 summer star parties offer the best Milky Way views of the year As our galaxy enters its “core season,” national parks, state parks, and more are bringing out the big telescopes to open your eyes to the night … Continue reading →

CAVE PAINTING REMOVAL May 2008 Location: Leake street tunnel, London, England This mural was created at the occasion of the Cans Festival, a “street party of stencil art” organized and hosted by Banksy in May 2008. Cave Painting Removal portrays a man, most … Continue reading →

WARS – EASIER TO START, HARDER TO WIN Our defence editor assesses how wars have changed in recent years May 28th 2026 THE ECONOMIST It has never been a great time to be an infantryman. But today’s conditions are especially … Continue reading →

The Great Salt Lake is in crisis This year’s record low snowpack has revived concerns about the iconic lake’s rapid evaporation. The Great Salt Lake is getting smaller—and saltier. Experts fear this could threaten migratory bird habitat, disrupt a critical … Continue reading →

For many years, my plan to see Alaska from the water and the Aleutians was to use a kayak and Alaska Marine Highways (AMH). I have eventually dropped the idea of kayaking, but still want to take the ferry to … Continue reading →

A greener way to bury the dead is gaining ground — and sparking backlash An aerial view of property located in Blackhoof Township, Minnesota, shows the 20-acre site where Matt Connell is hoping to open a green cemetery.  A sprawling … Continue reading →

Eating less food can actually make weight loss harder—here’s why Scientists are uncovering how the volume of food on your plate affects appetite and satiety—challenging the idea that cutting portions is the most effective strategy. For decades, weight loss has … Continue reading →

Stop Saying These 12 Things About Aging—Especially to Yourself Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Image: Alex Tihonov—Getty Images) It’s time to retire some of the most common ways we talk about aging: the “senior moment” excuse when we fumble for a word; … Continue reading →

Why Connecting with Nature Makes Us Feel Better About Ourselves A person sits in the shade on a bench and looks out over a lake.Daniel Vogl/picture alliance—Getty Images Twice this week, I found myself turning to the outdoors for a … Continue reading →

Can the Aral Sea be reborn? A generation ago, the vanishing of the Aral Sea became global shorthand for environmental desolation. Today the region has become a test bed for a resilient future. A thermal spring, visited by locals for … Continue reading →