National Geographic Expeditions’ new "Portugal & the Azores: Explorers, Ecological Wonders & Epicurean Delights" itinerary offers an immersive, luxurious, and expertly guided 10-day adventure through ...

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The idea that diet sodas can help you lose weight is becoming increasingly complicated as emerging research suggests they may confuse the brain—and trigger an urge to eat.

A room with a view of one of the world’s most active volcanoes? A lodge that echoes The Shining? These six hotels and resorts are once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

This animal has a built-in taser to stun sharks Electric rays are staying out of the stomachs of sharks by shocking them—with up to 200 volts.

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Known as the ‘Pearl of the Tyrrhenian’, this little-known stretch of Basilicata goes all out on natural beauty and southern Italian charm. Here's how to spend a leisurely weekend in Maratea.

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Pesticides, habitat loss, and light pollution are threatening firefly populations worldwide, but even in urban areas, some lightning bugs continue to shine.

The trope of vampires burning in the sun is a 20th century invention—but daywalkers are making a comeback.

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