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It's one of the world's oldest epics: The Odyssey follows a king's long journey home from the Trojan War. Now, the heroic tale has been made into a film. And: Pure patriotism? The U.S. marks 250 years.

In 1776, America was torn: between loyalty to the British Crown, and its own desire for independence. 250 years later, digitized eyewitness accounts provide insights into daily life during the War of Independence for the first time.

Millions depend on the Osun River—but its color reveals a dark secret. Plus: West Africa's water sachets—how waste can work for you. And how to save money on period products.

IKEA is one of the world's largest consumers of wood. Almost 15 million cubic meters of the material are used every year in cheap IKEA products — with millions of trees felled for the mass production machine.

A Swiss company has succeeded in linking ‘mini-brains' called organoids with microchips. Is this the first step toward building computers based not on silicon, but on biological material and ‘living' neurons?

Learn how bleeding gums and an unbalanced gut microbiome could be impacting your health, from your immune system to mental health. Plus, a look at AI used in the fight against healthcare inequality.

Content featuring AI-generated people is flooding the internet, and the technology behind it is getting better all the time. It's increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction. What does this mean for us?

Hiking experts map trails and teach sustainable trekking. Tackling dengue fever with the help of mosquitoes! Plus: Protecting deer - and farmers' livelihoods.

A Swiss company has succeeded in linking ‘mini-brains' called organoids with microchips. Is this the first step toward building computers based not on silicon, but on biological material and ‘living' neurons?

Ukraine's "Unbreakable Line" remains a vital lifeline, carrying soldiers, families and evacuees despite constant attacks and drone threats. Plus: REV's verdicts on the new Leapmotor B05 and BYD Atto 3 Evo electric cars.

Millions depend on the Osun River—but its color reveals a dark secret. Plus: West Africa's water sachets—how waste can work for you. And how to save money on period products.

A Swiss company has succeeded in linking ‘mini-brains' called organoids with microchips. Is this the first step toward building computers based not on silicon, but on biological material and ‘living' neurons?

Content featuring AI-generated people is flooding the internet, and the technology behind it is getting better all the time. It's increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction. What does this mean for us?

The World Cup claims to be global but Africa's top referee was blocked from entering. Fans face visa and cost barriers. Despite the challenges, 10 African teams are participating in the tournament. The talent is undeniable. So why is the system stacked against them?

Sexual desire often feels like a spontaneous, almost uncontrollable sensation. A thought, a touch, a voice — and suddenly, the body and mind react. But arousal is less random than many people think!

Millions depend on the Osun River—but its color reveals a dark secret. Plus: West Africa's water sachets—how waste can work for you. And how to save money on period products.

Sexual desire often feels like a spontaneous, almost uncontrollable sensation. A thought, a touch, a voice — and suddenly, the body and mind react. But arousal is less random than many people think!

Learn how bleeding gums and an unbalanced gut microbiome could be impacting your health, from your immune system to mental health. Plus, a look at AI used in the fight against healthcare inequality.

Content featuring AI-generated people is flooding the internet, and the technology behind it is getting better all the time. It's increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction. What does this mean for us?

The World Cup claims to be global but Africa's top referee was blocked from entering. Fans face visa and cost barriers. Despite the challenges, 10 African teams are participating in the tournament. The talent is undeniable. So why is the system stacked against them?

Hiking experts map trails and teach sustainable trekking. Tackling dengue fever with the help of mosquitoes! Plus: Protecting deer - and farmers' livelihoods.

IKEA is one of the world's largest consumers of wood. Almost 15 million cubic meters of the material are used every year in cheap IKEA products — with millions of trees felled for the mass production machine.

Content featuring AI-generated people is flooding the internet, and the technology behind it is getting better all the time. It's increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction. What does this mean for us?

In the southern Italian region of Calabria, in the municipality of Cittanova, hundreds of feral cattle are causing trouble. They're eating crops and causing accidents. The problem is a relic of the great Mafia wars and a legacy of the 'Ndrangheta clan.

In 1776, America was torn: between loyalty to the British Crown, and its own desire for independence. 250 years later, digitized eyewitness accounts provide insights into daily life during the War of Independence for the first time.

Millions depend on the Osun River—but its color reveals a dark secret. Plus: West Africa's water sachets—how waste can work for you. And how to save money on period products.

IKEA is one of the world's largest consumers of wood. Almost 15 million cubic meters of the material are used every year in cheap IKEA products — with millions of trees felled for the mass production machine.

Hiking experts map trails and teach sustainable trekking. Tackling dengue fever with the help of mosquitoes! Plus: Protecting deer - and farmers' livelihoods.

In the southern Italian region of Calabria, in the municipality of Cittanova, hundreds of feral cattle are causing trouble. They're eating crops and causing accidents. The problem is a relic of the great Mafia wars and a legacy of the 'Ndrangheta clan.

The World Cup claims to be global but Africa's top referee was blocked from entering. Fans face visa and cost barriers. Despite the challenges, 10 African teams are participating in the tournament. The talent is undeniable. So why is the system stacked against them?

IKEA is one of the world's largest consumers of wood. Almost 15 million cubic meters of the material are used every year in cheap IKEA products — with millions of trees felled for the mass production machine.

It's one of the world's oldest epics: The Odyssey follows a king's long journey home from the Trojan War. Now, the heroic tale has been made into a film. And: Pure patriotism? The U.S. marks 250 years.

Sushi: Once an expensive gourmet food, now a global fast-food phenomenon. Whether you get it from an Asian snack bar or a supermarket to-go box, sushi is trendy. It's low in calories, healthy, and affordable. But sushi consumption also brings problems.

Hiking experts map trails and teach sustainable trekking. Tackling dengue fever with the help of mosquitoes! Plus: Protecting deer - and farmers' livelihoods.

Sushi: Once an expensive gourmet food, now a global fast-food phenomenon. Whether you get it from an Asian snack bar or a supermarket to-go box, sushi is trendy. It's low in calories, healthy, and affordable. But sushi consumption also brings problems.

In the southern Italian region of Calabria, in the municipality of Cittanova, hundreds of feral cattle are causing trouble. They're eating crops and causing accidents. The problem is a relic of the great Mafia wars and a legacy of the 'Ndrangheta clan.

IKEA is one of the world's largest consumers of wood. Almost 15 million cubic meters of the material are used every year in cheap IKEA products — with millions of trees felled for the mass production machine.

Sexual desire often feels like a spontaneous, almost uncontrollable sensation. A thought, a touch, a voice — and suddenly, the body and mind react. But arousal is less random than many people think!

Sushi: Once an expensive gourmet food, now a global fast-food phenomenon. Whether you get it from an Asian snack bar or a supermarket to-go box, sushi is trendy. It's low in calories, healthy, and affordable. But sushi consumption also brings problems.

Glíma, Iceland's traditional Viking wrestling, is on the brink of extinction. Champion Þórður Ólafsson is fighting to keep the sport alive as participation among young people continues to drop. Once central to Icelandic identity, Glíma now struggles to compete with modern sports. Its remaining elite fighters train and compete not only to win, but to preserve a centuries-old tradition.

IKEA is one of the world's largest consumers of wood. Almost 15 million cubic meters of the material are used every year in cheap IKEA products — with millions of trees felled for the mass production machine.

Ukraine's "Unbreakable Line" remains a vital lifeline, carrying soldiers, families and evacuees despite constant attacks and drone threats. Plus: REV's verdicts on the new Leapmotor B05 and BYD Atto 3 Evo electric cars.

Sexual desire often feels like a spontaneous, almost uncontrollable sensation. A thought, a touch, a voice — and suddenly, the body and mind react. But arousal is less random than many people think!