Editor's Picks: Destinations

Top Racers Put Their Building Skills to the Test on STREET OUTLAWS: END GAME

Photo Gallery | 87 Photos

Forrest Galante's Mysterious Creatures Photo Diary

Photo Gallery | 20 Photos

Hydrogen Ready to Ignite as Transport Network and Technology Takes Off

Article

Transport is undergoing a massive transformation so it can meet society’s demands for a low-carbon economy. Introducing electric vehicles (EVs) and declining gasoline and diesel use are helping, but zero-carbon hydrogen can speed up both the transition and long-term decarbonization of transport.

This Storm Made the Skies Turn Green in South Dakota

Article

On Tuesday, severe storms swept through South Dakota bringing bright green skies. What caused this phenomenon?

10 Years of the Higgs Boson

Article

Ten years ago scientists at the Large Hadron Collider had finally found evidence for the elusive Higgs boson, a particle that plays a central role in physics. And since then…we haven’t found much.

Exploring Norway on Deadliest Catch: The Viking Returns

Photo Gallery | 9 Photos

Nankoweap Trail: Hiking the Grand Canyon's Most Difficult Trail

Article

With 11 miles of waterless exposure and trails just inches from deadly drops, Nankoweap Trail requires skill and nerve to hike. Here are some details about completing this beautiful yet challenging trail within Grand Canyon National Park.

New Seven Wonders of the World

Article

The following list of the New Seven Wonders is presented without ranking, and aims to represent global heritage.

Unforgettable International Hiking Vacations

Article

We've selected 5 unforgettable hiking vacations sure to lead you into the thick of your destination.

A Spanish Sunken Galleon Has a $17B Bounty Onboard - and Now You Can See It

Article

Way back in 1708, when the War of Spanish Succession was waging across Europe and Latin America to decide who should be the next King of Spain, three Spanish galleons set sail from Panama. They were loaded to the brim with gold, silver, emeralds, and other jewels that had been extracted from the mines of Bolivia – and were vital in financing Spain’s costly war against its enemies.

Behind the Scenes: Sharks in Paradise

Photo Gallery | 10 Photos

Tour Tokyo by Photograph

Photo Gallery | 7 Photos

Curiosity Daily: Glass Rain Dinosaur Pain, Snarge Science, Human Skin Cyborg

Article

A new archeological discovery might be from the day of the big asteroid strike that took down the dinosaurs, bird goo is helping us understand airplane accidents, and find out about the most human-like robot finger you’ve ever seen.

The Romantic, Heartbreaking Love Story Behind the Taj Mahal

Article

Ivory white columns rise from the earth, framing the central masterpiece: an intricately carved marble domed structure stood on a square plinth, resplendent with arched doorways, and topped by a bronze moon that reaches for the sky.

Welcome to the World’s Largest Insect Hotel

Article

Crafted from sustainably felled timber, and sat in the middle of a beautiful nature reserve, with views of majestic mountains and glassy lochs, this brand new hotel in Scotland is already a firm favorite among guests. Although unfortunately for humans, this grand establishment caters to the six-legged kind.

Flying Puppies to Safety

Photo Gallery | 14 Photos

A Majestic City Carved into Rock, Thousands of Years Ago

Article

Carved into soft stone cliffs, the ancient sandstone city of Petra was built in the 3rd century BC by the Nabataeans. These people were a nomadic Arab tribe–Bedouins–who roamed the Arabian Desert in search of pasture and water for their herds.

Behind the Scenes: Great White Battleground

Photo Gallery | 15 Photos