Grappling With Climate Change and Overtourism, Italy Is Betting Big on Train Travel
New rail routes will help throngs of tourists get around the country in a sustainable way
This Massive Extinct Whale May Be the Heaviest Animal That Ever Lived
The newly discovered behemoth could unseat the blue whale for the title, but scientists can only make educated guesses about its weight
Airlines Will Be Required to Make Bathrooms More Accessible
Single-aisle planes will face new rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation—but they won’t go into effect for more than a decade
Get a Bird’s-Eye View on the Minnesota Zoo's New Elevated Walkway
Inspired by New York's Highline, the 1.25-mile pedestrian loop repurposes the zoo's shuttered monorail track
Melting Swiss Glacier Reveals Remains of Climber Who Disappeared in 1986
As climate change warms the planet, more discoveries of human remains and objects in ice are expected to occur
Rare Pink Bird Spotted in Wisconsin for the First Time in 178 Years
A roseate spoonbill ventured far outside of its usual territory to make an appearance near Green Bay, delighting local birdwatchers in the process
Taylor Swift Concerts Are Generating Seismic Activity
The artist's two recent shows in Seattle shook the ground so much that they registered on a nearby seismometer
Follow Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Through Post-Revolution Mexico
The famous couple's artistic and political legacies are at the center of a new exhibition in Australia
Tickling Rats Reveals a Brain Region Linked to Laughter and Play
This group of neurons could someday inform the treatment of depression and anxiety in humans, scientists say
Fishermen Spot Rare Endangered Rice's Whale in the Gulf of Mexico
Scientists say no more than 100 individuals of the species exist in the wild, placing the Rice's whale among the scarcest marine mammals in the world
How These Birds Can Spot Look-Alike 'Imposter' Eggs in Their Nests
Fork-tailed drongos can identify and reject egg forgeries, laid by African cuckoos, with nearly 94 percent accuracy, new research suggests
'Perfectly Preserved' Glassware Recovered From 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck
The Roman vessel may have sunk while transporting glass from the Middle East to France
Water Temperatures Hit 'Hot Tub' Levels in the Florida Keys
A buoy in Manatee Bay recorded 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday evening, as coral reefs suffer
Amsterdam Bans Cruise Ships to Combat Pollution and Overtourism
The city council has approved a plan to close and relocate the cruise terminal in the city's center
Thieves Steal Large Props From the Set of 'Beetlejuice 2'
Police are currently investigating the thefts, which took place on the set of the sequel in Vermont
Watch Tens of Thousands of Beluga Whales Migrate With These Live Streams
The marine mammals are gathering in Canada's Hudson Bay and Churchill River—and their journey is a reminder of sea ice's importance
You Can Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse From Aboard These Cruise Ships
Several cruise lines are offering special sailings for the rare celestial spectacle on April 8, 2024
Lake Tahoe's Clear Water Is Brimming With Tiny Plastics
The pristine lake has a higher concentration of microplastics than the water near some floating garbage patches in the oceans, according to a new study
New Exhibition Tells the Story of the 'Clotilda,' the Last Known American Slave Ship
A display spotlighting the schooner's survivors is now open inside the new Africatown Heritage House in Mobile, Alabama
This Luxury Passenger Train Will Return to Southeast Asia
The revamped Eastern and Oriental Express will begin running again in February 2024
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