Cartagena, Colombia: Worth the Trip Despite the Warnings
Colombia’s walled coastal city draws visitors with its color and history — but a fresh US travel warning and rising violence demand an honest look before you book.
A New Root Cell Helps Bean Seedlings Tough Out Drought and Poor Soil
University of Arizona scientists have identified a previously unknown cell type in bean roots that appears to help young plants cope with dry, nutrient-poor conditions.
Brunson and the Knicks Put Philadelphia in a Hole
New York took a 2-0 series lead over Philadelphia on May 7, and the way they did it signals real trouble for a 76ers team running out of answers.
The Sacred Pause: On Stillness Across Traditions
What happens when we stop, even briefly? Across traditions and secular life alike, the sacred pause offers something quietly radical.
The Dark Side of Animal Testing: How These Beagles Found Freedom
A Story of Rescue and Redemption In a world where scientific progress often comes at a hidden cost, the story of beagles freed from animal testing facilities shines a light on one of the most controversial practices in modern research. These gentle dogs, known for their friendly nature and remarkable resilience, have become the face … Read more
Spiritual Readiness: The Inner Work That Grounds Outer Action
What does it mean to be spiritually ready — not for any single tradition, but as a human being moving through an uncertain world?
Sabalenka’s Grand Slam Boycott Threat Is a Warning Shot
Aryna Sabalenka says players are ready to skip Grand Slams over prize money. This isn’t posturing — it’s the biggest threat to tennis’ biggest events in years.
Driving Quantum Matter: New Exotic States Created by Timed Magnetic Pulses
Physicists have created unusual quantum states of matter by shifting magnetic fields in carefully timed sequences — a finding that could matter for quantum computing, though much remains untested.
The Athena Bowl: A Roman Treasure Hidden in a German Forest
Two thousand years ago, someone buried an exquisite silver and gold bowl depicting Athena and her owl in a German forest. Here is what it tells us.
Istanbul in 2026: What the New Visa Deal Changes
Turkey and Saudi Arabia are scrapping some visa requirements in 2026. Here’s what that signals about Istanbul as a crossroads city — and what to know before you go.