Meet the residents of Sun City—where aging is actually fun
Meet the residents of Sun City—where aging is actually fun
In this Arizona community, retirees attend prom, join cheer squads, and shoot pool. In short, as one resident says, ‘This is not God’s waiting room.’
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Animals
- Meet the dog who can find rare sea turtle nests at a shocking success rateMeet the dog who can find rare sea turtle nests at a shocking success rate
- Another rare spotless giraffe has been found. What’s going on?Another rare spotless giraffe has been found. What’s going on?
- Watch humpbacks intervene as orcas attack a seal in AntarcticaWatch humpbacks intervene as orcas attack a seal in Antarctica
- Noticing more cicadas this year in the U.S.? There’s a reasonNoticing more cicadas this year in the U.S.? There’s a reason
- These 2,000 rhinos couldn't find a buyer. What happened next?These 2,000 rhinos couldn't find a buyer. What happened next?
- The race to stop lanternflies—before they get to a town near youThe race to stop lanternflies—before they get to a town near you
- This bird survived Maui’s fires—but it could soon vanishThis bird survived Maui’s fires—but it could soon vanish
- Cougars are ambushing and killing wolves—and no one knows whyCougars are ambushing and killing wolves—and no one knows why
- For Antarctica’s emperor penguins, ‘there is no time left’For Antarctica’s emperor penguins, ‘there is no time left’
Environment
- How 200 volunteers pulled off one of the most difficult cave rescues everHow 200 volunteers pulled off one of the most difficult cave rescues ever
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- This summer's extreme weather is a sign of things to comeThis summer's extreme weather is a sign of things to come
- What does a melting glacier sound like? 'Gunshots.'What does a melting glacier sound like? 'Gunshots.'
- There’s only one offshore fish farm in the U.S. Why?There’s only one offshore fish farm in the U.S. Why?
- How to store fruits and veggies for maximum freshnessHow to store fruits and veggies for maximum freshness
- Why mangroves are key to mitigating climate changeWhy mangroves are key to mitigating climate change
- Japan releases nuclear wastewater into the PacificJapan releases nuclear wastewater into the Pacific
History & Culture
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- Exclusive: Age of Jesus Christ’s purported tomb revealed, Video StoryExclusive: Age of Jesus Christ’s purported tomb revealed
- 'Pristine' Roman swords found hidden away in Dead Sea cave'Pristine' Roman swords found hidden away in Dead Sea cave
- We still don't know why humans started drinking cow's milkWe still don't know why humans started drinking cow's milk
- The shifting lives of the Luchazi people
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Science
- Did you forget what to do if you get COVID? Here’s a refresher.Did you forget what to do if you get COVID? Here’s a refresher.
- This is what the first stars looked like as they were being bornThis is what the first stars looked like as they were being born
- Are you drinking water all wrong? Here’s what you need to know about hydrating.Are you drinking water all wrong? Here’s what you need to know about hydrating.
- NASA’s Webb telescope is rewriting the story of space and timeNASA’s Webb telescope is rewriting the story of space and time
- Multiple COVID infections can lead to chronic health issuesMultiple COVID infections can lead to chronic health issues
- How exploring Earth’s dark corners may help NASA find alien lifeHow exploring Earth’s dark corners may help NASA find alien life
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- Your body can ‘act’ pregnant, even when it’s not. Here’s why.Your body can ‘act’ pregnant, even when it’s not. Here’s why.
- What made the earthquake in Morocco so devastatingWhat made the earthquake in Morocco so devastating
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Travel
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- Photo story: horseback adventures through southern PatagoniaPhoto story: horseback adventures through southern Patagonia
- Why Aberystwyth is one of the UK's hottest gourmet destinationsWhy Aberystwyth is one of the UK's hottest gourmet destinations
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Is this the ultimate Swiss road trip?