On March 25, 2023,  individuals, communities, and businesses worldwide will celebrate Earth Hour by turning off all lights and electronics for 60 minutes. The hour-long blackout...

The rediscovery of a fairy lantern species in Japan is exciting researchers worldwide. The Thismia kobensis (T. kobensis) was first found in Kobe, Japan in 1992. But it was cons...

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai — an underwater volcano located 40 miles (65km) north of  Nuku'alofa, the capital of the Kingdom of  Tonga — has erupted a couple of times over the...

Hotels often undergo makeovers. However, few can compete with the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden. Carved entirely from  "snice"  — a mix of snow and ice —  the hotel is rebuilt...

Holi, the joyous festival of colors, is one of India's most anticipated events. Though a  predominantly Hindu festival,  it transcends all religious barriers and is observed by ...

The phrase "living under a rock" usually means being oblivious to what is happening in the world. But in Setenil de las Bodegas, the idiom takes on a literal meaning. Many of th...

On February 24, 2022, Russian forces unleashed a wave of attacks on neighboring Ukraine. Given that Russia had been gathering troops on Ukraine's border since October 2021, the ...