Will Smith ventured into a remote cave collect and study venom from giant tarantulas for his National Geographic show, ...

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Travelers seeking adventure can explore the rainforest trails of Morne Seychellois National Park or the cross-island Mare aux ...

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something. Humans have chewed on gum for millennia. Scientists are still trying to figure out why.

Mathematical quirks of our universe have led some cosmologists to wonder whether the cosmos was actually born in a black hole. Parallels in the physics of the universe and that of black holes have led ...

Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut back on drinking before it becomes a bigger health problem. Test tubes are ...

Women have been barred from most public spaces. Afghan citizens are being deported by nearby countries. And marginalized ethnic groups face persecution and violence. These are their stories. On May 8, ...

The legendary pair share their thoughts on the craft of photography, what goes into a great shot, and what they hope for the future of wildlife. Red-billed oxpeckers create a winged dance around this ...