Each year, the United Nations puts together a list of the happiest countries in the world, comparing a wide variety of criteria, from average incomes and healthcare standards to levels of generosity ...

As the planet heats up, king penguins appear to be thriving—at least for now. The black-and-white birds are breeding earlier than two decades ago, and more of their chicks are surviving, researchers ...

Steam curls into the Arctic air as the sauna door opens, releasing warm bodies into the biting cold. It’s the heart of a polar vortex in Rovaniemi and –36°C, making the contrast especially stark. A ...

Recent research has explored this idea, and new findings suggest exercise is essential for preserving brain health as we age ...

In rugby union, the British Lions won their Test series in Australia. After losing the opening match 30-12, they made several changes for the second and won it with two late tries ( 8 July ). Today ...

For seven years in a row, Finland has ranked as the happiest country in the world. But when visitors arrived to investigate, many locals admitted they weren’t entirely sure why. The journey took them ...

Through navigating pollution, outdoor swimmers are reminded that the health and wellbeing of our bodies is bound to the quality of our waters.

From lasting marriages to short-lived romances, these celebrity couples prove that even in Hollywood, love can start with a simple swipe.

Traditional reindeer racing that's been delighting spectators for decades in Finland brought hundreds of fans to the Salla ...

Beyond, up a gentle slope, looms Russia. Finns used to drive across here to fill up on half-price gasoline. That was before ...

The rejuvenation of Isaac “Big Fish” Johnson’s basketball career received a boost when Hawaii’s 7-foot center was named to the All-Big West first team on Tuesday.

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