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Japanese Giant Salamander
Japanese Giant Salamander reaches 5 feet and 55 pounds, and it has no working lungs. Nearly all its oxygen passes through the wrinkled folds of its skin.
Why Dragonfly Will Fly Instead Of Drive On Titan
Titan’s thick atmosphere and low gravity let Dragonfly fly across its surface to study varied terrain and clues to the moon’s prebiotic chemistry too.
How Roman Doctors Treated Battle Wounds
Ancient Roman battles necessitated medics, much like today, and these medics had their own surgical tools and skill sets.
2026's 10 Most Scenic New South Wales Towns
Discover Kiama, Mudgee, Bellingen, Yamba, and other New South Wales towns where distinctive landscapes and old local character shape the scenery.
8 Most Neighborly Towns In The Pacific Northwest
In Pacific Northwest towns, from Sandpoint, Idaho, to Ashland, Oregon, volunteers and neighbors run the markets, festivals, museums, and community stages.
The National Parks With The Most Black Bears
Hunted to near-collapse, black bears clawed their way back. Here are the national parks where they roam in the greatest numbers, and why they thrive.
8 Prettiest Main Streetscapes In Southern California
Southern California main streets, from Santa Paula to Julian, pair Route 66 murals and Spanish Revival storefronts with apple cider and a seaside pier.
Why The Appalachians Are Older Than The Rockies
Collision built one range and a sinking ocean plate built the other, and that difference is why the Appalachians are far older than the younger Rockies.
What Happens If Flaming Gorge Is Drained To Save Lake Powell
To save Lake Powell, managers are draining Flaming Gorge upstream, up to 1M acre-feet. It buys time but drops the reservoir, hits its fishery, and can't last.
Cowboy Camping At The Pinery
A thousand campsites, zero available all summer. So I drove to The Pinery on a September Thursday with a sleeping bag, no tent, and no reservation.
7 Underrated Massachusetts Towns Worth The Drive In 2026
Edgartown, Rockport, and Stockbridge lead 7 Massachusetts towns with Jaws filming sites, a house built of newspaper, and 574 original Norman Rockwell works.
The Saltiest River In The United States
Meet the Pecos, the saltiest river in the US, plus the Red River's crab-filled spring and Arizona's honestly named Salt River. Why some rivers run briny.
How Lake Vostok Compares To The Great Lakes
Nobody has ever seen Lake Vostok. It is smaller than every Great Lake, deeper than all of them, and holds more water than four. How Antarctica's buried giant compares.
Getting Lost In Romania’s Storied Capital
Five years of extended stays in Bucharest: packed trams, grey-box transit tickets, basement open mics, Calea Victoriei, and a marathon in Ceaușescu's palace.
Where Black Bears And Grizzlies Overlap In The US
Where Black Bears And Grizzlies Overlap In The US. Both roam Alaska and parts of Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Washington, and each needs its own response.
Sharp-Nosed Viper
Sharp-Nosed Viper is the hundred-pace snake of Taiwan and the five-pace snake of China, both names hinting at how far a victim might get after a bite.
The Places On Earth Most Like Europa
Few moons have captured the imagination of scientists more than Europa, which has displayed qualities that indicate it may support life.
Who Were The Most Underrated Ancient Generals?
Epaminondas, Philip II, Quintus Fabius Maximus, and Gaius Marius changed ancient warfare more than their reputations suggest.
What Happens If Lake Roosevelt Drops Below Grand Coulee's Power Intakes
Lake Roosevelt is drawn down every year on purpose and the Columbia refills it. What happens when levels fall at America's largest power station, and the real constraint.
The American Mountains With The Most Rattlesnakes
Rattlesnakes in American mountains, from the Guadalupes and Superstitions to Rocky Mountain foothills and the timber rattlers of the southern Appalachians.
The Actual Northern Limit Of The American Alligator
North Carolina marks the alligator’s true northern edge, where surviving winter is one thing, but sustaining another generation is something else.
What Falls To Earth From Space Every Year
Stuff is constantly falling from space. We call it space junk. Here's what exactly is falling to Earth from space each year.
Who Were The Most Underrated Roman Generals?
Fabius Maximus, Marcellus, Gaius Marius, and Flavius Aetius won Rome's hardest wars, yet history remembers their rivals instead.
9 Underrated Wisconsin Towns Worth the Drive in 2026
These 9 underrated Wisconsin towns pair circus history in Baraboo and Cornish stone cottages in Mineral Point with a WWII submarine tour in Manitowoc.
Why China's Far Side Lunar Samples Matter
The dark side of the moon has long been reputed to contain secrets. Now, China has lunar samples from that famed side. Here's why they matter.
The Wealthiest Roman Emperors Ranked
The days of dictators with unlimited power are not as overt as they once were in Ancient Rome. Here are the Roman Empire's wealthiest emperors.
9 Small Towns in California's Sierra Nevada with the Best Downtowns
Explore these Sierra Nevada towns with historic downtowns, local museums, art, wine, trails, theaters, and memorable mountain scenery.
The US Dams That Power Entire States
Six US hydroelectric plants each out-produced a full state's yearly electricity in 2025, with Grand Coulee on top and The Dalles new to the list.
What Europa Clipper Will Find When It Arrives
With a mission en route to Europa, we may soon discover just what is hidden deep beneath the moon's icy surface layers.
Why the Bronze Age Suddenly Collapsed
Drought, famine, war, and the Sea Peoples brought down the Bronze Age world. A look at what caused the collapse and how quickly it unfolded.
The Tallest Mountain In America From Base To Summit
Measured from its deep-sea base, one American peak beats Everest by thousands of feet. See how nine giants rank when height starts at the bottom.
The Youngest Mountain Range In The United States
Grand Teton, despite its impressive appearance, is actually the youngest mountain range in the entirety of the United States.
What Is The Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute
A border drawn more than a century ago still divides Thailand and Cambodia, with disputed temples and territory keeping tensions alive today.
The 10 US Cities With the Longest Summers
Some US cities barely see winter at all. Ranked by NOAA normals, here are the ten with the longest thermal summers, from Honolulu to Fort Lauderdale.
African Countries With Islam As The Religion Of The Majority
In 19 African countries, Islam serves as the religion of the majority.
Country Names With 10 Letters
18 countries have names that contain 10 letters, from Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan. Discover what other countries make the list!
What Continent Is Hawaii In?
Although politically Hawaii is considered part of North America, geographically Hawaii is not part of any continent.
Landlocked Countries In Asia
Twelve countries in Asia are considered landlocked, although some of them, like Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, are along the Caspian Sea.
The Largest Stadiums In Asia
The biggest stadium on Earth isn't in America or Europe. It's in Asia, alongside 14 more giants. See the largest stadiums in Asia, ranked by capacity.
What Is A Cloud Forest?
How cloud forests drink from the clouds, and why Kilimanjaro, Monteverde, Yakushima and the Appalachians all depend on the mist.