Why Kalimantan Keeps Burning, and What It Costs Its Wildlife
Displaced orangutans and slow lorises are the images that go viral. The fire behind them is a bigger, repeat story with causes that are well understood.
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September 2026
Where Do 19 Million Specimens Go When the Academy Closes?
The Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closing, but scientists are focused on something else: the 19 million specimens behind the scenes, and where they go now.
China Travel in 2026: Fixing the Payment and App Barriers
The old 'China is impossible for tourists' complaints are half out of date. Foreign cards now work on Alipay and WeChat. The real friction moved to getting online.
Slow Loris Rescues Rise as Kalimantan Fires Push Wildlife Toward Homes
As Kalimantan burns, displaced animals are turning up near villages and rescue teams are working overtime. Here's who does the rescuing, and what to do if you find one.
Academy of Natural Sciences Draws Crowds and a Rally Before It Closes
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences closes its museum on September 30 after nearly two centuries. Here's why, when to visit, and the rally trying to stop it.
Yosemite Climbing Goes Viral: The Real Story on Crowds and Rescues
The clips that rack up millions of views leave out the crowds, the permits, and the rescue math. Here's what Yosemite's granite walls actually ask of you.
Where Manchester United’s 300 European Games Rank
300 European games is a big headline number. The more interesting question is where it actually places Manchester United among the continent's aristocracy.
Copy-Protected CD Won’t Play? What You Can Do
Your old album plays fine in the car but your laptop refuses it. If it's a copy-protected CD from the 2000s, here are the real options for listening and ripping.
Chicago’s Flooding Videos: Why It Happens and What Helps
A viral video accused Chicago of flooding people on purpose. The real explanation is less dramatic, and a lot more useful to understand.
What’s New in Minecraft’s Wilderness Bound Drop
Minecraft doesn't do one big update a year anymore. Its latest drop, Wilderness Bound, leans hard into forests and building. Here's what actually changed.