A deep incision into the earth provides a visceral visual reminder of the loss of 77 innocent victims of the…
islands
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Island ecosystems are easily unbalanced by the introduction, accidental or otherwise, of invasive species. The results can range from mildly…
In 2013 we'll all be living in the Year of the Snake according to Chinese astrology. If that makes some…
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From the sultry South China Sea to the chilly Canadian Arctic, dozens of obscure, isolated and often uninhabited islands lie…
And then there were ten... the June 24th, 2012 passing of “Lonesome George”, the only remaining Abingdon Island giant tortoise,…
Ever daydream about having your own private island? Those dreams are about to get a little more high-tech. Meet the…
Humans have used some highly unusual materials to build necessary structures over the millennia, but natural materials are the most…
Summer’s sweltering heat is just weeks away, and if you’re already daydreaming about stunningly scenic swimming pools in exotic locales,…
Tashirojima, the “Island of Cats”, is located in Ishinomaki Bay just east of the city of Sendai. The island's many…
Thinking of getting away from it all on a deserted desert island? Getting there & back isn't always easy -…