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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 →

‘It Takes Money to Kill Bad Guys’: Trump’s Iran War Set to Boost Profits For These Defense Contractors In November, the Pentagon released what it called its “Acquisition Transformation Strategy.” The 46-page document opens with the picture of a flapping American flag above … Continue reading →

What to know about the link between tattoo ink and cancer risk Mounting evidence suggests tattoos are linked to elevated cancer risk.  Redness, swelling, and itching are all normal parts of the immune response to getting a tattoo. In fact, … Continue reading →

Who were the Neanderthals—and why did they go extinct? Neanderthals were a hardy species, but these ancient human relatives disappeared 40,000 years ago. Here’s what scientists know. This reconstruction of a female Neanderthal was made using ancient DNA evidence. Our … Continue reading →

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 →