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Are we alone in the universe? These Mars rocks could finally give us an answer.
The Perseverance rover has found some intriguing samples on the red planet. Here's what they might reveal about the origins ...
Astronomers just found a new treasure trove of galaxies. They could help answer our biggest questions.
Euclid, a European space telescope, just captured 26 million galaxies to reveal the secrets of the dark universe.
Could Exmoor be one of England's most overlooked national parks?
This lesser-visited national park in England’s West Country is a haven for walkers, stargazers and lovers of literature.
Why Tucson is one of the best places in the world to see the night sky
A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from ...
How ‘plant messiah’ Carlos Magdalena rescues endangered species from near extinction
The horticulturist travels the world in search of troubled species to propagate. His motivation? “Plants are the alchemists of our universe.” ...
10 of the dreamiest stargazing trains in the U.S.
From the Nevada desert to the Oregon coast, these heritage railroads allow you to see the stars while rolling through the ...
A visit to the Louvre can be a gastronomic adventure—if you know where to look
The famous Parisian museum announced the Mona Lisa is moving into her own gallery. The change will actually help visitors ...
3D scan of Titanic sheds new light on doomed liner’s final moments
A new documentary reveals the incredible results of a project to create 3D underwater scans of the doomed ocean liner RMS ...
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In her music, Björk is unconstrained. As an activist, she wants to be hyperpragmatic.
Björk always seems to inhabit an alternate universe—a dreamlike space of the highest creative ambition, free from the constraints that govern mere mortals. Which makes it all the more jarring ...