Vegetation might exacerbate urban heat island effect in very dry cities

As temperatures rise around the world, city heat becomes increasingly unbearable during the hottest seasons. The urban heat ...
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This Tiny Caribbean Island Is the World’s First ‘Blue Destination’ and It Has 85+ Dive Sites and White-sand Beaches

With a PADI 5-Star dive and watersports center, a sandy, secluded beachfront, and one of the best restaurants on the island, ...

Physicists Discover a New Nuclear “Island” Where Magic Numbers Collapse

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected breakdown of nuclear order in a remarkably symmetric atom, challenging long-standing ideas about where such effects can occur.

‘The past gives comfort’: Finding refuge on analog islands amid deepening digital seas

The analog havens provide a nostalgic escape from tumultuous times for generations born from 1946 through 1980, says Martin ...
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This remote South Pacific island is an under-the-radar haven with lush volcanic peaks and pristine reefs

This remote, volcanic South Pacific island in the Solomon chain is an under-the-radar haven that awards adventurous travelers ...
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This Caribbean Island Has Secluded White-sand Beaches and a Bioluminescent Bay—With No Passport Required to Get There

Explore Vieques, Puerto Rico, with our guide to its hidden beaches, bioluminescent bay, vibrant culture, and boutique stays ...