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Coyotes mate for life—and grieve when their partner dies
Coyotes mate for life—and grieve when their partner dies
To explore space, scientists want to turn the moon into a gas station
To explore space, scientists want to turn the moon into a gas station
Is this really the world’s most dangerous bird?
Is this really the world’s most dangerous bird?
Chewing gum has a mysterious effect on the brain
Chewing gum has a mysterious effect on the brain
January’s wolf moon is the last supermoon for nearly a year
January’s wolf moon is the last supermoon for nearly a year
This decades-old drug could help you drink less alcohol
This decades-old drug could help you drink less alcohol

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Big adventures, small ships—26 of the best voyages to book for 2026
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Deep in polar bear territory—sail to Greenland's eastern fjords
A guide to Cambridge, the historic UK university city
A guide to Cambridge, the historic UK university city
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Sydney's food scene is booming—here's what to try now
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How to plan a classic two-week trip in Japan
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January 2026 Issue

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What should I do with this ancient Maya pot?
What should I do with this ancient Maya pot?
Secrets of the world’s greatest trailbuilders
Secrets of the world’s greatest trailbuilders
Why alpha females reign supreme in meerkat world
Why alpha females reign supreme in meerkat world
A year after L.A.'s wildfires, survivors share their stories
A year after L.A.'s wildfires, survivors share their stories
Decoding the lost scripts of the ancient world
Decoding the lost scripts of the ancient world

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