Hotels often undergo makeovers. However, few can
compete with the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden.
Carved entirely from "snice" — a mix of snow and ice
— the hotel is rebuilt annually, with each iteration
more impressive than the previous version. The
32nd Icehotel, open to guests until April 17, 2022, is
no exception.
February 13, 2022, marked the 25th anniversary of
the Great LEGO Spill — the worst toy-related
environmental disaster of all time. On this fateful
day in 1997, the Tokio Express was battered by a
massive, 28-foot rogue wave off the United
Kingdom's southwestern coast. The force tilted the
cargo ship — en route from Rotterdam to New York...
The Weddell Sea, an extension of the Southern
Ocean off the coast of Antarctica, is known for its
abundant wildlife. The 1,242-mile (2,000-km) bay's
nutrient-rich waters are home to large populations of
seals, penguins, and baleen whales. Now,
researchers have uncovered a trove of 60 million
icefish nests sprawled across 93 square miles (240...
On February 6, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated
her Platinum Jubilee — 70 years to the day she
became queen. The 95-year-old is the first British
monarch and one of only four documented
monarchs, worldwide — Louis XIV of France; Johann II
of Liechtenstein, and, most recently, Bhumibol
Adulyadej of Thailand — to mark the extraordinary...
Most 19-year-olds are still trying to perfect their
driving skills. But Zara Rutherford had her eyes set a
little higher. The British-Belgian teenager wanted to
be the youngest woman to fly around the world solo.
On January 22, 2022, Rutherford fulfilled her lifelong
dream when she successfully landed her two-seat
ultralight aircraft back at the Kortrijk-Wevelgem Air...
Celebrated annually on February 14, Valentine's Day
is one of those rare holidays enjoyed worldwide.
After all, what is there not to like about a day when
loved ones shower each other with cards, flowers,
chocolates, and jewelry? The holiday, which ranks as
the fifth highest-spending event in the United
States, is also a favorite among retailers.
Biofluorescence refers to an organism's ability to
absorb ultraviolet light (UV) and emit it as a colorful
glow. The skill has been documented in fish,
amphibians, reptiles, birds, and even microscopic
tardigrades. However, glow-in-the-dark mammals are
still new to science. They currently include just a
handful of nocturnal animals such as flying squirre...
The countdown to Super Bowl LVI — the National
Football League's championship game between the
Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals— has
begun. On February 13, 2022, an estimated 100
million Americans will tune in to watch the two
teams battle it out for the coveted Vince Lombardi
Trophy at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Th...
This past weekend's brutal winter storms brought
record snowfall and caused widespread power
outages across much of the US East Coast. However,
those hoping for an early spring are in for a
disappointment. On February 2, aka Groundhog
Day, America's furriest weather predictor
extraordinaire, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow...
