The Congo Basin currently contains the largest and healthiest intact tropical forest on Earth — and thanks to dialogues from the World Economic Forum and legislation passed by the Democratic Republic of Congo, it’s set to receive new protections that will keep it that way. The area is what’s known as a “carbon sink,” which […]
You may have seen the pictures: crowds of people standing on their tippy toes and contorting their bodies with phones held up high, all to get a glimpse and probably a photo of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.” While efforts have been made to control the chaos, it seems the scene has reached a tipping
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When it comes to bucket list ski destinations, there are the Alps in Switzerland, the Rockies in the United States — and the roof of a sustainable power plant in Denmark? If you’re looking for a unique experience, then a resounding yes to that last one. Located on the water in Copenhagen is the Amager
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The next Winter Olympics are still a year away, but spectators in Breckenridge, Colorado, were recently able to follow along with another epic cold weather competition to tide them over. Twelve teams from around the globe converged for the 2025 International Snow Sculpture Championships, putting their skills to the test in a race for the
When the “no-buy” trend blew up on TikTok in 2024, many participants found it hard to stick to. That’s not much of a surprise, as the challenge involves completely abstaining from spending money on non-essential items, typically for an entire year. But in 2025, a new iteration has emerged — one that’s much more manageable
Your home should be your place to space out, so to speak — a sanctuary to unwind and clear your head. But to do that, you need actual space. It doesn’t matter if you live in a 5th floor walkup or sprawling estate — if your living area is packed full of clutter, it can
The article was written in partnership with Lyft. Let’s be real: There are few among us who couldn’t benefit from a little side income, whether the extra dough goes toward paying for essentials or funding a passion project without dipping into savings. Which is why now’s as good a time as any to consider becoming
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Surrounded by jungle-like forests, picturesque waterways, and turquoise-green coastlines is a place that looks a lot like the lush tropical settings of the Jurassic Park films. Hat Head, in the Australian state of New South Wales, is a quiet beachside community that offers adventure at every turn. One could imagine the quiet beach town, located
This article was written by Tricia Wachtendorf, a professor of sociology and director of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware, and James Kendra, a professor of public policy and administration and director of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to
“I do not like being bored,” Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi wrote in his memoir, My Name Is Tani … and I Believe in Miracles. We can tell: At 8 years old, he won a New York state chess championship’s K-3 division after only learning how to play a year prior, thanks to the hours he spent
