Get Ready, Swimmable Cities Are Coming to the U.S. — From Portland to Baltimore, once-toxic rivers are becoming the nation’s newest playgrounds as swimmers reclaim their right to city waters.
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Designing for care, not growth — From healing fiction to smart feeders, the booming pet economy shows what design looks like when households shrink instead of grow.
Attack on Iran’s oil released as much pollution as a volcano — Airstrikes on Tehran earlier this year emitted a plume containing almost 30,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide that reached Asian countries
I've Stayed at This Walt Disney World Hotel 14 Times—It's Still My Favorite — Steps from two parks, stacked with amenities most Disney resorts skip, and bookable using Bonvoy points, the Swan is the one property I always come back to.
A Trader’s Guide to Prabowo’s 2027 Indonesia State Budget Speech — Traders will be watching whether Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s state budget speech on Friday can convince investors that fiscal discipline remains a priority, helping restore confidence in the…
Klövasten (Cloven Stone) in Glemmingebro, Sweden — <p><img alt="" data-width="2663" data-height="3551" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/meVazrXWuSYT9562YrANO0W84oqZCka6R7MhSrOMI_Y/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMu…
NASA’s Fermi Glimpses Power Source of Supercharged Supernovae - NASA Science — An international team studying data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope concludes the mission detected a rare, unusually luminous supernova. The researchers say it likely received its power-up
Submarine Cable Map — TeleGeography
A Baseball Legend, a Toxic Town, and One Unexpected Road Trip — An Atlas Obscura map led to a joyful stop at Mickey Mantle’s childhood home, and a haunting visit to the abandoned mining town just up the road.
Home - The Cool Hunter Journal — Our series of conversations and photo essays with the designers and makers behind the products and brands we feature, collaborate with and covet.
Engineering Channel — How engineering works.
The Healing Power of A Solo Wellness Retreat — On a retreat in Somerset, England, Lydia Bell sinks into interiority, cocooned in a restorative space for one
This Alligator-Infested Swamp in the American South Just Joined the UNESCO World Heritage List, Along With the Home of the Greek Gods — The 25 new locations, determined to bear "outstanding universal value" for the world, also include the D-Day landing site in Normandy, France
The Mirror Ball on South Shore in Blackpool, England — <p><img alt="" data-width="1600" data-height="1200" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/z7AhGYKAw5D1jDFeTLOFe-0wMSLf8xFwWTQwJ_uaHbA/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYu…
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Betye Saar, Picasso, BlackStar — The little-known story of a stolen Picasso that once belonged to the Guggenheim Museum, Zeitz MOCAA’s new leader, and the discovery of a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck.
Former Site of the Chapel of Glacis in Luxemburg, Luxembourg — <p><img alt="" data-width="2560" data-height="1920" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/kjuIW8X8ZE0h-NMiTeQsq90LbtHIO0Qn_5k4I76zPN0/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/…
Students Connect NASA Science With Indigenous Knowledge to Study Coastal Erosion - NASA Science — For the Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation, or Sipayik, the ocean has always been a teacher. Situated in what is known as Downeast Maine, along the shores of Passamaquoddy…
NASA Sets Coverage for Roscosmos Spacewalk Outside Space Station - NASA — NASA will provide live coverage on Wednesday, May 27, as two Roscosmos cosmonauts conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk
Ingebrigtsen returns from 'lowest of lows' to clinch 5,000m gold — Jakob Ingebrigtsen fights back from "the lowest of lows" to win a stunning 5,000m gold at the European Championships after almost a year out with injury.
Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted — Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.
The Grave of Dušan Vasiljev in Kikinda, Serbia — <p><img alt="" data-width="3000" data-height="4000" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/0Ca6KiaJJCd8p-msL5Xi5At2F6DQ1-3tv2nyMDCb4D4/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW…
40 Best Bars in Chicago, According to a Local — Whether you want rhum agricole blanc blended with coffee or a beer and a shot, there's a bar for that—a really great one.
The 20,000-Steps-a-Day Travel Shoe All of Paris Is Wearing Right Now — New Balance sneakers are stepping all over the First Arrondissement and beyond—I’m adding them to my cart immediately.
Why Service Dogs Do Far More Than Offer Comfort — Service dogs provide connection to their owners, which is where real healing begins.
Leaflet — an open-source JavaScript library for interactive maps — Leaflet is a modern, lightweight open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps.
Google just announced a major shakeup of its top AI leadership — Some of Google’s top researchers are leaving as well.
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Home - 1001 Inventions — Science from the Muslim world.
Earth Observatory - NASA Science — NASA's Earth Observatory brings you the Earth, every day: images, stories, and discoveries about the environment, Earth systems, and climate.
How Much Should I Spend on My Backpack? We Tested a $230 Pack Against a $420 Hauler. — We hauled heavy loads through Alaska’s Chugach and the Italian Dolomites to find the best backpacking packs at every price point—budget, mid-range, and premium included.
44 Best Restaurants in Charleston, From Raw Bars to Barbecue Joints — Some of the highest quality eats in the Lowcountry
Ultimate Mountain Athlete: Episode 2 — Competitors put it all on the line in the final climbing event, then trade rock shoes for ski boots as the athletes vie for $40,000 cash
Hellfire Club Ruins in Ireland — <p><img alt="" data-width="4032" data-height="3024" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/YOPvX7t97lHS4EEm2H1ghYgnCvHLKcfBwsdIwbkokEM/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW1h/em9uYXdzLmNvb…
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Museum Ali Pasha and Revolutionary Period in Ioannina Island — A museum inside a Byzantine island monastery.
Simon Kearns, 25, Just Smashed Mount Rainier's Speed Record — After a broken race ski derailed his spring plans, the 25-year-old RMI guide pivoted to the trail—shattering the unsupported, on-foot round-trip record by a massive 31 minutes.
Is Fascism Back? — What IS fascism? Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video. For a limited time, get 15% off annual plans, only available through this link: https://www.storyblocks.com/johnnyharris Join Newpress, our community-driven hub for creator journalism: https://n
Capital One Venture Business Card Review — A review of the new Capital One Venture Business card and why I like it and who I think it is for.
Compare Countries, States, Provinces, and Regions with This Simple Tool — Drag, drop and rotate countries, states, provinces, and regions around the map to compare their relative size. Is Greenland really as big as all of Africa? You may be surprised at what you find! A great too
Reflections of Bedford in Bedford, England — <p><img alt="Reflections of Bedford" data-width="2448" data-height="3264" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/vY3BnD-nKwtLuv5WUogG6NFQY14vn9dlNA0YhFer1mw/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd…
The First-Ever ‘Remote' Airport Terminal Just Opened in Boston—Here's What to Know — The new pilot program allows eligible travelers who pay a $9 fee to skip long lines at Boston Logan, one of the busiest airports in the US.
A Very Good Dog Named Seaman Helped Lewis and Clark Explore North America — A new book on the famed expedition sheds light on the Newfoundland who accompanied the two explorers on their transcontinental journey
Noodling for Catfish Is Now a Tourist Activity. We Blame TikTok. — Once outlawed, hand-fishing for giant catfish in the Southeastern U.S. has never been more popular, thanks to viral videos on social media. We booked a tour with a noodling guide to see if the tug is really like…
We Took Three Kids to Napa. One Joined the Wine Club. — Wine country has a secret life — and it involves a torture chamber, a geyser, and an 11-year-old wine club member
Record-breaking rain in Japan leaves several dead, thousands stranded — At least four people were killed, and one remains missing after record-breaking rain triggered flooding in Japan.
What the Flu Does to Your Body — The flu is often dismissed as just a bad cold, yet it still kills hundreds of thousands of people every year. Here's how influenza damages your body, why it can become deadly, and what it would take to save many more…
Mangione could plead guilty in federal case ahead of NY murder trial — A surprise hearing Friday in federal court has added to speculation Luigi Mangione could enter a plea, which could derail a state murder trial.
How to keep cool at your summer festivals — As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend.
These 16 Affordable Hotels in Europe Are Buzzy, Beautiful, and Under $300 a Night — From boutique city breaks to seaside stays, these are the budget-friendly gems to know about in Europe.
The Big Galah in Kimba, Australia — <p><img alt="The Big Galah" data-width="4032" data-height="3024" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/v79Z9in6JN5G_fVdif_cjnVJuzH_RQtBSIK6ULOFIKA/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW…
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‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way — Over the last several years, the Imax format has taken on a few different forms—but only a few dozen theaters are capable of screening it in its full glory.
This Colorful Parrot Had Been Seen Only Once Over the Past Century. Birders Just Rediscovered It in an Unexplored Indonesian Forest — First described in the 1920s from seven specimens, the blue-fronted lorikeet hadn't been spotted since 2014. Bird-watchers on a recent trek snappe
One of Joan Crawford’s Best Movies Is Available for the First Time in 90 Years — The 1932 drama was pulled from circulation in 1936 and hasn't been seen in 90 years, but now is available in a 4K restoration from Warner Archive.
Don't wait for Honda—the Kia Telluride Hybrid is here with 329 horsepower and 33 MPG — When the Kia Telluride launched for 2020, it became an instant hit for a number of reasons, but one really stands out.
Is Bentonville the Best Bike Town in America? It’s Definitely on Our List. — Bentonville ranks high on our top mountain bike towns in the U.S. But there’s more than bikes here. Our columnist Graham Averill takes us along to check out the public art, booming food scene, and more.
OpenAI relaunches Apple Health-connected ChatGPT feature with expanded access - 9to5Mac — OpenAI is relaunching Health in ChatGPT, the AI-powered feature that connects to Apple Health on iPhone. The relaunch comes with...