Belize, a tiny nation on Central America's Caribbean coastline, is at once accessible and remote. The country boasts a low population density (330,000 people li

Macau is usually associated with blackjack and baccarat. The East Asian gambling mecca, made up of a small peninsula and two islands that are now connected by a

Barcelona is the capital of the province of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan) and the second largest city in Spain. Located along the northeastern coast of the I

With 646,000 residents living in an area of more than 70,000 square miles, North Dakota is one of the least populated states in the U.S. Its remote location, sa

Southeastern Ohio is the most rural region of its state. Sometimes referred to as Appalachian Ohio because it sits in the foothills of the famous eastern U.S. m

Las Vegas might be the king of Nevada's tourism industry, but Reno, Nevada's second largest city, is a tourism and gambling hotspot in its own right. Its neon m

In many ways, Paraguay is the ideal South American destination for nature tourists and environmentally conscious travelers. It is one of the world's largest hyd

This winter, New Hampshire will be the setting for some serious presidential primary campaigning and the non-stop news coverage that goes with it. However, for

Okinawa is a prefecture of Japan located in the Pacific Ocean between Japan's four main islands and Taiwan. The prefecture’s namesake, Okinawa Island, is know

The city of Auckland sits at the center of the largest metropolitan area in New Zealand. The nation is probably best known for its tradition of shepherding, for

A famous harbor and other natural attractions make this former victim of Rust Belt decay an ideal East Coast destination.

Birmingham sits at the center of England's West Midlands region. Though it is not on many international tourists' radar, it is the second-largest city in the co

Jeju Island is not on many Western tourists' radar. This speck of land off the southern coast of South Korea is hugely popular amongst domestic tourists and is

El Paso can be defined in many ways. It is a busy border crossing, the smaller of two cities that make up a cross-border metropolis (the Mexican city of Juarez

Leading coral reef ecologist Jeremy Jackson speaks at TED about the havoc humanity is wreaking on the ocean.

Angela Sun investigated several aspects of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in her documentary "Plastic Paradise."

Princeton University study finds that rats get fatter on high fructose corn syrup than on sugar, even when caloric intake is the same.

Fewer manufacturers are using high fructose corn syrup in their products, but they aren’t making them less sweet.

Sometimes we take life too seriously. This hilarious comic about one woman's sugar addiction makes me laugh, partly because I can relate.

A sugar by any other name is confusing. From high fructose corn syrup to glucose, here's a breakdown of common sugar terms and what they mean.

In 'Allowed to Grow Old,' photographer Isa Leshko captures dignified portraits of elderly farm animals in sanctuaries.

Well Aware is an international nonprofit organization that has transformed thousands of lives in Kenya and Tanzania. Sarah Evans founded the organization.

It's the paradox of aging when we should be feeling worse as we get older, but we actually have a better sense of well-being.

In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people.

Aug. 1 will be a day of live online canning demonstrations. We have a sneak preview of a recipe from Food in Jars' Marisa McLellan.

Vodka, limoncello, lime juice and cherry simple syrup come together with just a little bitter flavor, too.

Our food system is broken and a smart scanner is not going to fix it.

Cucamelons look like baby watermelons and taste similar to cucumbers. Are they worth growing?

These stone fruits look and taste similar, but they're not always interchangeable in recipes.

Is green transportation a new status symbol? The affordable hybrid is favored by America’s richest drivers, especially in California.

There are plenty of eco-options out there for smaller vehicles. But what if gas guzzlers went green?

The ultra-efficient XL1 is on the market, but only in Europe. A 4-seat XL2 could come here at a lower price. Should Elio be worried?

Honeybees Sweetened Life for Stone Age Humans

The chiton is a marine mollusk built like a tiny tank can see with eyes made of the same material as its armor.

Angkor Wat Yields Astounding Buried Towers & Spiral Structure

Plasma presents a possible source for the blade, but lots of practical concerns remain.

A black hole's epic "burp" may help solve one of the deep mysteries of the galactic core.

The Leonids are expected to reach their peak before dawn on Nov. 17 but will still be visible through Nov. 21

Once isolated to the Central Valley, the hybrid tumbleweed Salsola ryanii is making moves — and fast.

People should be cautions about using two new weight-loss drugs because it's not clear whether they increase the risk for heart problems.

The Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives identifies twelve ingredients in food that are potentially hazardous to your health.

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.

If a group goes out to eat and there's nothing for the veg crowd, guess what happens?

A California restaurant asks families with loud children to leave.

It's been a long week of snow, school being closed, and lots of writing. I'm really looking forward to Friday night pizza and a glass of wine.

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

Which microwaves hacks are worth using, which aren't worth your time and which one is a party game changer?

With so many recalls, it's difficult to keep up with all the information — even when it's about an item in your pantry.

Would you eat meat infused with seaweed? Scientists want to put it in your hot dogs and burgers.