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Rare octopus nursery found, teeming with surprises It’s only the fourth known deep-sea octopus nursery in the world—and may harbor a species never before identified. BY JESSICA TAYLOR PRICE PUBLISHED JULY 8, 2023 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC From a boat off western Costa … Continue reading →

These bug repellents actually work—if you use them correctly Even the best products can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Here’s what the EPA recommends—and what experts say are completely ineffective. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, like the one photographed here under a microscope … Continue reading →

Cape Cod may have the highest density of great white sharks in the world “It’s incredible how camouflaged they can be. People might be right next to them and don’t even see them,” one expert says. A great white shark … Continue reading →

After two weeks with Anna, I returned to the China Central East area to see more previously unvisited NM regions and a few more WHS. Day 28 Mon July 17 All the NM sites in Guiyang were a long way … Continue reading →

3M’s Cordova chemical plant on the Mississippi River Health Matters By Jeffrey Kluger TIME  IN 2023, IT’S HARD TO GET AWAY from breaking news about PFAS, a class of more than 12,000 chemicals used in countless products from nonstick pans … Continue reading →

CHINA June 15-Aug 9, 2023 After 9 months in Africa (finished with Comoros #53/54 African countries), I was looking forward to more functional travel, especially with no corruption and better transportation. But China presents a whole new set of issues. … Continue reading →

Meet the creatures of the deep, dark sea In the darkness of the open water, rarely seen creatures dance along the ocean current. A juvenile African pompano, or threadfin trevally, swims through the Verde Island Passage, a major shipping lane … Continue reading →

In Hawaii two free divers explore a coral reef and some of its resident butterflyfish. What sunscreens are best for you—and the planet? Harmful chemicals from sunscreen can damage coral. Here’s how to protect both your skin and the reefs. … Continue reading →

What causes motion sickness—and how can you prevent it? Traveling by boat, car, or even through virtual reality can make some people queasy. Experts weigh in on what to do about it. Shaky views like this one seen during a … Continue reading →

How to deal with food poisoning while traveling—and how to avoid it altogether Some countries have a reputation for putting travelers at a higher risk for gastrointestinal illnesses. But you can get sick from an improperly handled meal anywhere in … Continue reading →