Thanks to centuries of folklore, novels, movies, and TV shows, the tropes of vampires are carved deep into the popular ...

The award-winning photographer, author and conservationist discusses his new book in the series he founded, the “Photo Ark,” a 25-year documentary project focused on saving species and habitats.

Educator Rebekah Gienapp, author of Raising Antiracist Kids: An Age-by-Age Guide for Parents of White Children, supports having conversations as soon as kindergarten—or younger, if it comes up.

ON A SUMMER DAY in central London, a 44-year-old woman named Lucy Peel descended a slippery stairway on the bank of the River Thames to crouch on her hands and knees over a particularly intriguing ...

Just a boat ride from Sicily, the island of Salina offers an authentic, laid-back Italian getaway with volcanic cliffs, lush landscapes, and extraordinary views.

In human terms, it doesn’t take long for the little ones to grow and fledge – around two weeks in most cases. We watched from ...

Lung cancer among never-smokers is rising worldwide. In one U.S. study of 12,000 lung cancer patients, the share of people who didn’t smoke rose from 8 to 15 percent over twenty years. A British ...

In 2019, at age nine, ShubVardaan Rastogi was one of two kids chosen to be “mayor for a day.” During his brief tenure, he called for a playground that would encourage adults to play more.

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How junk food outsmarts our brains—by hiding in our memories New research reveals that memories of fatty and sugary foods are encoded in the hippocampus, helping explain why some cravings feel ...

Thousands of synchronous fireflies dazzle travelers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with their unique flash pattern. Here’s what you need to know. ByAmy McKeever April 22, 2021 •11 min read ...

Orcutt National rallied to beat Santa Maria Westside 8-6 on field one at Nipomo Community Park, host Nipomo Little League's home site, in the first game of the championship bracket.