Editor's Picks: Destinations

Best Nature Photos of 2021

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6 Ways to See Polar Bears in the Wild

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The Impossible Row Makes Landfall in Antarctica

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Giraffes Have Daycares, Lunch Buddies, and Yearslong Relationships

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Scientists discovered that giraffes are actually a highly complex social species, on par with elephants and chimpanzees.

How to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox

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From seasonal foods to candle-lit evenings, here are some simple ways to celebrate the autumn equinox.

Belize's Jungles are Wild, Mysterious and Full of Discovery

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More than half of Belize, a Central American country with as many as 2 million indigenous Mayan inhabitants, is covered in dense, sprawling jungle – meaning the region has adventures galore for any traveler wishing to explore.

Swimming 5,500 Miles Across the Pacific Ocean

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Tour Amsterdam by Photograph

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Curiosity Daily Podcast: Rapamycin For Rover, H-Fueled Flight, Mind-Controlled Arms

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Today, you’ll learn about how a drug that helps in human organ transplants might be able to extend the lives of man’s best friend, the airline industry's potential but difficult switch to hydrogen fuel, and how a high school student is transforming prosthetics with brain waves.

BABY DRIVERS are Ready to Kick Butt on the Go-Kart Track

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AI Tools Help to Predict Extreme Weather and Save Lives

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Predicting extreme weather events is a tricky business. Changing climate conditions have increased the frequency of severe storms, floods, and heatwaves, along with larger wildfires. As a result, scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques for more accurate forecasts that help to minimize damage and save lives.

Eight Teams are Going Head-to-Head on STREET OUTLAWS: NO PREP KINGS TEAM ATTACK

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A Canadian Teen Once Discovered an Ancient Temple – Using Google Maps

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Most teenagers while away hours playing video games, scrolling TikTok, or texting friends. Not William Gadoury, a 14-year-old from Saint-Jean-de-Matha, Quebec. Back in 2016, Gadoury was holed up in his bedroom, plotting ancient Mayan constellations against modern satellite images and coordinates.

Tour San Francisco by Photograph

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Future Professional Racers are Go-Karting on the new discovery+ series, BABY DRIVERS

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The all-new discovery+ series BABY DRIVERS is introducing us to the high-stakes world of racing and the kids behind the wheel aiming to be the next great professional racing superstar. Coming exclusively to discovery+ on Monday, May 23.

Space Hotel Built for Luxury and Research in Low Earth Orbit by 2027

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Blasting off into low Earth orbit may not be every traveler’s idea of a quiet getaway, but builders of the first space hotel are creating the ultimate exclusive destination. Voyager Station is scheduled to be operational by 2027 and will offer $5 million luxury suites, fine dining, and live shows to space tourists.

Top Racers Put Their Building Skills to the Test on STREET OUTLAWS: END GAME

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Taking a Look Back on 2021

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It can be hard to truly appreciate how great a year is without taking time to stop and reflect upon it. As we start 2022, I decided to jump on the “best nine photos” of the year social media trend, and I was blown away by what an incredible year of adventure 2021 was! Definitely, a lot more than nine photos, that’s for sure.