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From the waters of an Arctic archipelago all the way to the Southern Ocean and marine waters in between, these photos show ...

Microbes near the surface of the Southern Ocean sustain the polar food chain — impacting the nutrient flow from the surface ...

Once a humble pit stop, the city’s sausage stands — now inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list — are ...

A local resident stumbled upon the remains of the 19,700-year-old beast. Its record-breaking horn offers new insights into life in the Ice Age.

This popular spirit been touted as health-conscious—low in sugar, hangover-proof, and even “clean.” We asked experts to ...

From a legendary Alpine range to a less-traveled but no less stunning alternative to the Mediterranean, here are the year’s ...

Studies show that spending time on the links offers real benefits for cardiovascular health, cognition, and lifespan. “The ...