Rivers and lakes form a sacred geography in the South Indian state of Kerala, where travellers can trace waterways that have ...

Rivers and lakes form a sacred geography in the South Indian state of Kerala, where travellers can trace waterways that have been shaping myths, legends and religious practices for millennia.

Villagers from Tiantang village in Yingshan county sort traditional Chinese medicinal materials. Photo: Courtesy of the Publicity Department of Yingshan county. Editor's Note: Thi ...

A new study says genetic testing can speed the return of the American chestnut tree that once dominated Eastern U.S. forests ...

Those trees are central to one of the efforts to restore the American chestnut. If enough of them have distinct means of ...

Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing as the population booms.

Key Points Fireplace ash can be used as safe and effective ice melt in a pinch.It works best on light ice and slick surfaces like walkways and steps.Only use fireplace ash that is completely cold and ...

Spread far across the state's diverse geography, these charming homes in Karnataka offer a serene escape from the ...

Samuel Brannan was California's first millionaire, but he died without enough funds to pay for his own funeral. Steve Gorman travels to Brannan's upscale hot springs resort in Calistoga and explores ...