Dan Smith

A bridge failure might sound like something from a blockbuster, but real damage usually creeps in slowly. Across the nation, engineers...

Planning a dream vacation is always exciting—but for Americans, it’s not always as simple as packing a bag and hopping on...

Hawaii averages about 1,000 hiker rescues each year, and search-and-rescue teams consistently report that many calls come from illegal or closed...

Australia is known for its dramatic coastlines, vast interior, and culture that combines ease with structure. But beyond the postcard views...

Public spaces are never just for people. Parks and plazas are already shared with birds, bees, squirrels, and the stray cat...

For anyone curious about what it’s like to stand on another planet, Earth offers a few convincing previews. Mars may be...

The Grand Canyon draws nearly five million visitors each year, and about 40,000 of them hike below the rim, where several...

When you think of weird world records, Turkmenistan probably isn’t the first country that comes to mind. But maybe it should...

One day, you’re streaming your favorite show; the next, it’s wiped from existence—no warning, no explanation. That’s not science fiction. Governments...

Japan is famous for combining ancient traditions with futuristic cities, but it also has a surprising side. Scattered across the country...