What do cucumbers, mustard, almonds and alfalfa have in common? On the surface it appears to be very little. However, there is one thing they do share: They all owe their existence to the service of bees. There is more to the tiny striped helper than sweet honey and a painful sting. For millennia, it has carried out its service [...]

The digital revolution has changed the way we work, access information and connect with each other. It offers opportunities to those who can use the new technologies, but also presents new challenges for those who are left behind. Often referred to collectively as Information and Communications Technologies or ICTs, these technologies are any method of electronically sharing or storing data: telephones, [...]

We often talk about the future of food, but what about its history? In our day to day lives, we might not realize that some of our staple foods have come from extraordinary agricultural traditions that are deeply rooted in our cultures and identity.

“It’s a bee!” someone screams as they jump up from their picnic blanket, knocking over their apple juice and flailing their arms, trying to get away from this flying creature. Does this scene sound familiar?  

Four years into the 2030 Agenda and there is a pressing need to understand where the world stands in eradicating hunger and food insecurity, as well as ensuring sustainable [...]

Since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, FAO has produced a wealth of materials aimed at promoting knowledge and understanding related to the SDG Indicators under FAO custodianship.

As the custodian [...]

How the beloved figure has become a lightning rod in a heated environmental debate

The USS Silversides is patrolling the Pacific during WWII when it finds itself in a terrifying situation: one of its torpedoes has jammed

The Spanish Surrealist painted a series of 100 watercolors inspired by Dante's "Divine Comedy"

The burial site, which contains remains from both the Picts and the Norse, is at risk of disappearing due to coastal erosion

New research hints at how different environments impact animal behavior and the spread of infection

But will that keep susceptible populations safe?

Lead decontamination policies enacted in August are now in conflict with measures to prevent spread of COVID-19

Tour world-class museums, read historic cookbooks, browse interactive maps and more

"We thought it was a good idea to get a comprehensive record of the site while we could in case the water levels rise," says one official

The vineyard deploys a daily bird-based battalion to pluck snails and insects off their plants

The pint-sized, mustachioed Gaul immortalized in the French cartoon has spawned films, a theme park and many other spin-offs

Over his five-decade-plus career, the "Strega Nona" author contributed to more than 270 books

These flying reptiles patrolled the African skies some 100 million years ago

Universities, libraries and museums are among the organizations seeking personal stories about the pandemic's effects on daily life

The children's book author and illustrator purchased the repurposed World War II vessel in 1967

Perhaps the cigar-shaped object is a shard from a shredded planetary body, a computer simulation suggests

Blending marshmallows with scientific rigor, the contest offers levity during a difficult time

Buyers can ask for a mix of their favorite genre or seek booksellers’ recommendations

The Archaeological Institute of America launched its Build Your Own Monument challenge early to inspire families quarantining at home

The ancient throwing stick may have been used by Neanderthals or an even earlier hominin

The 18th-century Edinburgh factory once produced a million bottles a week

Currently in the works, the new monument will honor her contributions and legacy with a contemplative space

In 1847, the Choctaw Nation sent $170—more than $5,000 today—to victims of the Irish potato famine

The simultaneous mating calls of the male pug-nosed tree frog confuses bats but not female frogs

The Met has revamped its British Galleries, drawing on luxurious artifacts to highlight the country's history of exploitation

Through their images, these artists combat the stereotypes perpetuated by American history and culture

Learn hip-hop dance or do citizen science without leaving home this week, thanks to the internet's many intrepid artists and educators

Engineers around the world are tweaking drones, robots and smart tools to help prevent the spread of the virus

Crossing people in front of an old woman sitting in front of a door

Escalator

A Guanaco (Lama guanicoe) surveys its surroundings from a vantage point at sunset, with the imposing Torres del Paine (Chile) in the background. Scouts like this individual keep an eye out for predators.

Pastoral

I imagine the year to be 1957, when Havana was the world's 4th-most-expensive city at the time. Many vintage buildings remain in Havana today, and many of my friends still play and live in such buildings. Today, as the Castro era wanes, Cuba's youth have their doubts, dreams and stories... It is time to make new memories and new histories, while revisiting and reevaluating old ones...1957 is a collection of portraits and stories of my friends in Cuba...This one is called Havana Queen Story, a portrait for the drag Queen Salma. Drag Queens, together with many of the LGBT community are all issues that haven’t been tolerated well at all until recently. In recent years, they are playing to sell-out crowds again every night.

A Stormy Sunset for Elephants

Philip Roth's classic novel, newly adapted by HBO, envisions a world in which Charles Lindbergh wins the 1940 presidential election

A century ago, Susan Pringle Frost tirelessly campaigned to save these South Carolina buildings from destruction

A museum director looks to the past to explain why 'Aloha' is as necessary as ever

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is looking for 1,000 places tied to women's history, and to share the stories of the figures behind them

The question of bulletproofing vexed physicians and public figures for years, before pioneering inventors experimented with silk