Category: Science and Nature

Restricting the volume of high-emitting vehicles roaming city streets carries many benefits, from clearing the air to quieting the urban din and beyond. Recognition of this simple fact has led to the proliferation of clean air zones, designated regions within a city where vehicles must meet strict pollution standards or pay a fee to operate

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). While Oktoberfest may be Munich’s biggest crowd-puller, it’s not the only European city suited to a beer-themed break. Whether it’s the Polish city with statues of beer-drinking gnomes or an up-and-coming craft-brewing hotspot in Sweden, we’ve got the lowdown on eight European cities that are perfect

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Strung along a bay in southwest England, Weymouth still possesses many of the characteristics that once charmed Georgian and Victorian holidaymakers: the children waving from bulb-lit carousels, the boats slung with nets of rock oysters, the fisherfolk unloading the day’s catch in a harbour backed by

The Mediterranean island of Cyprus used to be home to an extinct species of dwarf hippos, similar to a female hippo named Moo Deng, who has become an internet celebrity. She was born at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Sriracha, Thailand on July 10, 2024. Her name means “Pork bouncy.” Chaiwat Subprasom/SOPA Images/LightRocket via

Predators treat the lizards like ‘chicken nuggets,’ according to researcher, Lindsey Swierk. Credit: Lindsey Swierk Animals have evolved all manner of methods to evade danger. For one lizard species living in the tropical forests of Costa Rica, their unique escape tactic involves a makeshift oxygen tank that allows them to hide underwater nearly as long

Prof. Sebastian Loth and his team have captured atomic-level electron motion in solids with unprecedented spatial and temporal precision, advancing materials research. Their findings may lead to more targeted material development by revealing how electron motion is influenced by atomic changes. For the first time, Prof…  » …

When insect-eating bats died, farmers increased pesticide use—leading to more than 1,000 infant deaths. Since 2006, the decline in bat populations in North America has led farmers to increase pesticide use by 31%, resulting in higher infant mortality rates and poorer crop quality. This shift has cost society approximately $39.6 billion…  » …

Marketing is a powerful tool that shapes our perceptions and influences our purchasing decisions, often in ways we don’t even realize. While some marketing tactics are straightforward, others can be misleading, creating illusions of quality, health benefits, or exclusivity. From food labels that promise healthier options to buzzwords that imply superior performance, these tricks can

Television has shaped global entertainment, providing viewers with countless hours of drama, laughter, and intrigue. From sitcoms that make us laugh until we cry to dramas that keep us on the edge of our seats, certain TV shows have transcended the small screen to become cultural phenomena. These series not only entertained millions but also

As continental landmasses rose above sea level to meet wind and rain effects around 3 billion years ago, they underwent a series of geologic processes that helped them stabilize and endure until now, according to an NSF-supported study published in Nature . The continental crust is unique among terrestrial planets and makes Earth habitable. About