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The Arctic is littered with tiny "islands" that appear and then vanish—for a century, scientists have been trying to figure out why.
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In 1931, Scientists Hunted Ghost Islands in the Arctic With a Zeppelin

The recent discovery of the world's northernmost "island" recalls the groundbreaking work of the international Polarfahrt team more than 90 years ago.
Kevin Hamilton September 13, 2022
Museum of Islay Life
Port Charlotte, Scotland

Museum Of Islay Life

A former church that has been chronicling the Scottish island of Islay's rich history since the 70s.
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Discover the Endless Beauty of the Pine Tree State

For vast vistas and surprising sights, check out these Maine marvels.
Marco do Equador on Ilhéu das Rolas
Ilhéu das Rolas, São Tomé and Príncipe

Marco do Equador

The equator passes through this tiny island in the eastern Atlantic.
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Podcast: Tiwai Island

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team August 17, 2022
Gennarino Scugnizzo
Capri, Italy

Gennarino Scugnizzo

This bronze boy sits on one of Capri's rocky cliffs, waving at the passing boats.
Tischendorf, who works in special education, moved to Australia from her native South Africa with her family as a teenager.
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Meet the Woman Who Made a Historic Swim in Shark-Infested Waters

Lauren Tischendorf is the first woman to complete the grueling 20-mile swim around Lord Howe Island in Australia.
Sarah Durn August 9, 2022
Father Rui Sousa in the parish orchards.
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The Priest Who Resurrected an Island’s Cider Tradition

Father Rui Sousa saw opportunity in the parish orchards.
Rafael Tonon August 5, 2022
The author, right, and slime mold expert Pam Janszen add water to <em>Triquetrella californica</em> and watch the desiccated moss rehydrate and unfurl.
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One Island's Effort to Count Every Species, and Make Every Species Count

Scientists, residents, and visitors have banded together for a massive biodiversity survey of British Columbia's Galiano Island.
Marina Wang August 1, 2022
Paolo Olbi in his workshop in the 17th- and 18th-century Palazzo Ca’ Zenobio in Venice.
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Keeping the Centuries-Old Tradition of Venetian Bookbinding Alive

Inspired by a 15th-century editor, Paolo Olbi pushes to keep this from being the last chapter.
Vittoria Traverso July 29, 2022
The eruption in October 2021
La Palma, Spain

Volcán de Tajogaite

The longest eruption in the history of La Palma originated with this volcano in September 2021.
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Snake Island’s Venomous Vipers Find a New Home in São Paulo

Scientists hatch a bold plan to save Brazil's critically endangered golden lancehead, which lives on a single infamous isle.
James Hall July 6, 2022
During World War II, members of the secretive Office of Strategic Services Maritime Unit trained and tested cutting-edge equipment on a quiet California island.
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Remembering the World War II Frogmen Who Trained in Secret off the California Coast

Recruits learned the arts of infiltration, sabotage, and survival at a hidden base on Santa Catalina Island.
Andrew Dubbins June 30, 2022
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Podcast: Catalina Island Bison Herd

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team June 23, 2022
The Sahara? Nope. Bunge Land, a geological curiosity north of Siberia, at the edge of the Laptev Sea.
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The Curious Case of the Arctic Desert Island That's Not Actually an Island

No one is sure how this geological oddity got there.
Gemma Tarlach May 31, 2022
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Podcast: The Livestock Living at the End of the World

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team May 26, 2022
The herd at São Victor.
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This Island in the Amazon Is Producing Award-Winning Cheese

On Marajó, the buffaloes outnumber people.
Beatriz Miranda May 12, 2022
La Mina Waterfall
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A Guide to Puerto Rico's Hidden Natural Wonders

Venture off the beaten path to uncover extraordinary marvels.