The Swiss canton of Glarus has voted this way since medieval times—with the goal to find a solution that's “a little bit OK ...

Tristan Duke uses Arctic ice and a unique technique to offer a fresh perspective on a world transformed by climate change.

Dolphins have lived near Rome for at least 2,000 years. Scientists fear for their future. Rome's dolphins have an unusually ...

Detour destinations, aka lesser-known spots, are trending in travel for several reasons. Try one of these getaways that are ...

Runner Faith Kipyegon is pulling out all the stops in her attempt to become the first woman to break four minutes in the mile ...

Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple have given experts more clues about the ancient metropolis of Eridu.

“When there is no water, nothing green, the sand becomes very strong, a very fast enemy,” says Sbai. “It takes a lot of land.” The desert is pressing in from every direction.

The coast has long been a place of healing. In 18th-century Europe, doctors prescribed beach time for ailments ranging from tuberculosis to leprosy.Patients spent their days bathing in (and often ...

After hitting the main sights of the Eternal City, you, too, might find a more pleasurable time visiting some of the nearby towns. The perks are endless: you can still enjoy what makes Rome, well ...

Between meetings, errands, and the endless scroll of everyday life, stress builds up fast—and it doesn’t just take a toll on ...