Colombia Perto Do Mar Brings Puerto Colombia Fishing Heritage Into the Travel Spotlight Perto Do Mar in Puerto Colombia celebrates fishing heritage, coastal culture and community tourism through 5 days of maritime experiences in…
Description This artist’s concept depicts the proposed design for NASA’s PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA), which was selected by the agency in September 2026. The PRIMA observatory is the first in a new class…
Your willingness to play matters most.
Adventure travel asks a lot of your mind and body, and urges you to be present. Here's why yoga is proving to be the ultimate complement.
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Overview SAGE III on Метеор-3М (SAGE III/M3M) was a third generation, satellite-borne instrument and a crucial element in NASA’s Earth Observing System (EOS). The instrument was launched on the Russian Метеор-3М spacecraft in…
Overview Before there was SAGE, there was the Stratospheric Aerosol Measurement experiment, or SAM. SAM paved the way for SAGE. The experiment demonstrated that solar occultation measurements by photometer and camera could be…
A 33-foot ichthyosaur skeleton found beneath England's Rutland Water is the largest and most complete specimen of its kind found in Britain.
Austria Expands into Germany and More Unveiling Danube Heritage Across Historic Aggstein Fortress Explore Austria's Aggstein Castle with Robson Green where Danube robber barons ambushed medieval merchant barges high above the…
The Heliophysics Low-Cost Access to Space (H-LCAS) program (B.7 of ROSES) solicits proposals for the development and application of innovative instruments, technologies, and flight investigations that can be accomplished using…
Are love and attraction the center of the Universe? Here's how love and desire show up in various spiritual traditions.
National Geographic celebrates 20 years of the photographer's massive project to document the planet's biodiversity. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts…
Sicily Teams Up With Mallorca and More as European Islands Come Forward for Unforgettable Winter Escapes and Magical Holiday Experiences! European islands in winter offer unforgettable escapes, from Malta and Mallorca to Madeira…
Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) Leveraging Industry and Supply Chains for Future Technology (LIFT) & Enterprise Event. Photo Date: September 15, 2026. Location: Space Center Houston - Main Theater. Photo Credit…
Greece Stuns Europe as Tinos’ Ancient Dovecotes Rival England in Heritage Travel in 2026 Discover how Tinos dovecotes are reshaping Greece heritage tourism while rival traditions in Türkiye, France and England attract cultural…
Description NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this view looking back at the floor of Gale Crater, with the crater’s rim visible in the distance, on Sept. 5, 2026, the 5,006th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Just nine days…
New Zealand Secrets Revealed As Golden Autumn Landscapes Spark An Unprecedented Global Tourism Revolution And Travel Boom Across Aotearoa Discover why New Zealand is seeing a 59% autumn travel surge in 2026. Explore stunning…
Description NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this panorama of sunrise illuminating distant, wind-carved features called yardangs on Aug. 11, 2026, the 4,982nd Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Scientists are eager to learn…
Thailand Unveils Ko Kerd Cultural Escape With Giant Hanuman, Free Entry and Khon Heritage Discover Ko Kerd Thailand with Giant Hanuman, Khon culture, free entry and memorable Ayutthaya travel experiences
NASA’s Artemis II crew traveled around the Moon and back and, along the way, captured stunning imagery and scientific observations of our nearest neighbor. NASA is making the full lunar science dataset from their journey…
China’s Tibetan Plateau Discovery Stuns Experts as Shigatse Emerges as Asia’s Next Heritage Travel Hotspot An 11,000-year-old Tibetan Plateau discovery reveals ancient survival strategies while opening new heritage tourism…
A visualization of a dark Moon eclipsing the Sun is marked with handwritten notes in this April 6, 2026, screenshot from an Artemis II crew member’s tablet. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (in blue) and Victor “Ike” Glover (in…
United States Travel Emergency, Colorado, Arizona And More States Resort Taxes Threaten Visitors And Destroy Jobs Across Iconic Destination Landscapes, Find Out Now Discover how 2026 tourist taxes threaten travel spending and…
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Kenya Moves Alongside South Africa and Others in Reshaping African Tourism Through AI, Booking Innovation and Cultural Revival Across Remote Regions in 2026 Kenya joins South Africa and other African destinations in reshaping…
Congratulations to Francis Halzen (U. Wisconsin-Madison), winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical…
South Africa Coastal Tourism Shines With Six Stunning Towns for Wildlife, Trails and Ocean Views South Africa offers a diverse range of coastal tourism experiences across six distinct towns.
Amendment 76 announces the second opportunity to propose to the NuSTAR General Observer (GO) program in ROSES-25.
Singapore Transforms Marina Bay Cruise Centre Into a Vibrant Cultural Gateway for Global Cruise Travellers Singapore is transforming Marina Bay Cruise Centre with local art and live music after a S$40 million expansion boosted…
Third Early Career Workshop Wrap-up: Slides and Recordings Available
Sweden Unites with Norway And More Rekindling Nordic Indigenous Truth Through Sápmi Cultural Journeys Explore how Nordic nations address Indigenous heritage while travellers discover ethical cultural tourism across historic Sápmi…
Vanessa Aubuchon most recently served as Acting Deputy Director of the Airspace Operations and Safety Program, providing programmatic leadership for a cross-center aeronautics research portfolio. Prior to joining AOSP, Vanessa…
Santa Marta Completely Transforms Executive Business Travel With Unmatched Natural Beauty And Deep Cultural Heritage Explore why Santa Marta is a strategic destination for unforgettable incentive travel, blending corporate…
At 8:05 a.m. EDT, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev undocked from the space-facing port of the International Space…
NASA is streaming live coverage as it prepares for the undocking and departure of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission from the International Space Station.
At 9:20 a.m. EDT, the hatch closed between the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and the International Space Station, marking the start of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 return operations.
4,483 years ago today, or so it’s said, the sky above the Korean Peninsula opened and Hwanung, the mythical progenitor of Korean People descended from heaven. Today, it’s marked as National Foundation Day in both the South and…
The ‘alternative Nobel prize’, global progress on ageism, and a boost for gorillas, plus more
Cosmic Origins Second Early Career Workshop. 20-22 October 2026
Mindful coloring on a screen may offer a simple way for university students to reduce stress while supporting anxiety and overall wellbeing.
One of the flight attendants even complained about working for American Airlines.
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Each year, more than 100,000 people hike at least part of a 750-mile route on Shikoku that connects 88 Buddhist temples and other sacred sites
The annual fashion-meets-performance competition is an international visual feast. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per…
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Painted in 1974 on the side of a building near the University of Texas campus, the 23rd Street Mural looks at first like a gloriously weird artifact from old Austin. Look closer and things get stranger. Its sprawling cast of…
AI, computational cameras, smartphones, drones and immersive technologies are reshaping travel photography, while human judgement and emotion remain central to memorable images. The article How AI and New Camera Technology Are…
Iceland Tourism Gains Revamped 360 Hotel Near Selfoss With Geothermal Wellness 360 Hotel reopens in South Iceland with 31 rooms, geothermal pools, local dining and easy Golden Circle access.
If the closest you get to nature is an image on your screen saver, science recommends getting a better dose of green. Here are three ways inspired by urban garden designers.
Picture of the day Coturnix coromandelica (Rain Quail) in Bhigwan , Maharashtra, India.
Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas overlooks Hatta Dam, and offers wellness experiences, stargazing opportunities and open-fire cooking.
From that magical island called Borneo comes the story of a bottom-up, pay-per-pic program that’s making a significant impact for the conservation of endangered birds and orangutans. Across the Indonesian province of West…
Finetuning and Reinforcement Learning. Speaker: Moritz Münchmeyer, University of Wisconsin, Madison
War-damaged forests may threaten local chaffinch song traditions in Ukraine, even when the birds themselves continue to survive.
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The East African nation is home to a number of conservation parks where its impressive animals roam free
The competition welcomed its largest ever number of entries this year from photographers in 112 countries. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for…
The Malbone Street wreck was the worst catastrophe in the history of the New York City subway system and the worst train crash in New York State. Almost 100 people died—an exact number was never determined—and around 250 riders…
Hawaii Travel Faces a Stunning Affordability Crunch as One Week Can Consume a Year’s Travel Budget Hawaii Travel faces a price crunch as shorter stays and higher daily costs reshape island holidays.
Teaching children how to bounce back from adversity starts with modeling our own mistakes and how we forgive ourselves for them. This expert Q&A with Sharon Salzberg, Dr. Chris Willard, and Dr. Mark Bertin explores what it means…
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