Monthly Archives: March 2025

A first look at the Great American Rail-Trail—and which section to cycle in 2025 The Great American Rail-Trail will cross the entire country when completed, but one of the most epic sections has already opened in Washington state. Palouse Falls … Continue reading →

A baby great white shark, likely not Liberty, takes the bait during a research expedition off Long Island. National Geographic/James Blake Baby great white shark reveals huge nursery near NYC in scientific first Liberty, named for the famous New York … Continue reading →

Where to see the world’s brightest bioluminescent tides Watching phytoplankton illuminate the world’s shores is an otherworldly experience. With a bit of luck and perseverance, these are the best places to catch the notoriously elusive natural phenomenon. The phenomenon requires … Continue reading →

122 devil rays joined in a wild mating ritual that lasted for hours. See it here. Scientists captured rare footage of the animals in a stunning “courtship vortex” that raises concerns about their survival. Munk’s devil rays (Mobula munkiana) are … Continue reading →

There Are Two Kinds of Credit Cards Yet another way the poor are subsidizing the rich By Annie Lowrey Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. March 2025 THE ATLANTIC  The American consumer is tapped out. Grocery prices are bananas, housing prices are obscene, … Continue reading →

Illustration by Akshita Chandra / The Atlantic. Source: Getty. March 17, 2025 THE ATLANTIC  America’s superrich have always found ways to avoid paying taxes, but in recent years, they’ve discovered what might be the mother of all loopholes. It’s a … Continue reading →

Are you drinking water all wrong? Here’s what you need to know about hydrating. This summer’s extreme heat has many wondering if there are better ways to address hydration. These are the considerations worth making. Water can be bought in … Continue reading →

Frozen Food’s New Wave The freezer can now be an arsenal of taste. By Meghan McCarron Illustration by Lauren Martin / The Jacky Winter Group February 18, 2025  THE ATLANTIC In the 1990s, my childhood frozen-food dinners seemed precision-engineered for disappointment: … Continue reading →

How to take great photos at night With the right tools and a plan of action, anyone can capture the beauty of the moon and stars at night. Let professional photographer Keith Ladzinski show you how. A “wolf moon” hovers … Continue reading →

The Great Salt Shake-Up Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries? By Ellen Cushing Illustration by Tim Lahan March 8, 2025, 8 AM ET THE ATLANTIC  When I was a child, in the 1990s, there was only one kind … Continue reading →