An espresso-fueled tour of Trieste, Italy's longstanding coffee capital
In Italy's north east, Trieste has a cafe culture that was influenced by the grand salons of Hasburg Vienna. Today, the ...
FEMA uses outdated flood maps—and Americans are paying the price
The Flood Insurance Rate Maps used by FEMA are based on antiquated data and obsolete models. As a result, the U.S. government ...
These are the must-see sights of Italy’s Abruzzo region
From mountain-farmed food to wine that’s been perfected over 2,000 years, here’s how to get a taste of Abruzzo, central Italy ...
What makes a witch? How villains like the Wicked Witch of the West set the standard
The mean, green witch and the Evil Queen have thrilled generations of moviegoers. But they also reflect cultural fears about ...
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Black Holes, explained
Black holes are points in space that are so dense they create deep gravity sinks. Beyond a certain region, not even light can escape the powerful tug of a black hole's gravity. And anything that ...