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More than five times the size of Hawaii, Devon Island in Nunavut, Canada is one of the Arctic Archipelago's most unforgiving landscapes. It's also the world’s largest uninhabited island—but that's not to say people haven't tried. From failed settlements to doomed expeditions, here’s everything you need to know about Devon Island’s history:

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Whether it's penguins in Antarctica or a volcano in Guatemala, capturing an image is only one part of the photography process. From fascination to personal connection, discover what happened behind the lens of our Pictures of the Year 2024.

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Over the past decade, autism diagnoses have increased by 175%. According to a recent study, that rise was seen primarily among women and girls. Historically, autism in women has been underdiagnosed because young girls tend not to fit the stereotypes around the condition. But new research is changing the clinical definition of autism and everything we know about it. Learn more about how our understanding is developing: https://lnkd.in/ekbzrrnj

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For the first time, scientists have captured video evidence of orcas cooperatively hunting whale sharks, the largest species of fish on Earth. The footage proves that whale sharks are a regular part of some orcas’ diets, and solves the mystery of how they are able to kill the massive fish. Learn more about the behavior and see photos of the action: https://lnkd.in/e4Xjg_Dr

Limiting your sugar intake can have a pretty sweet and surprising impact on your life, according to new research. Reducing sugar, even just for a few days, comes with a number of benefits—better skin, improved stress levels, and more. But not all sugars are made equal. Learn more about which sugars to pay attention to and expert tips to identify them: https://lnkd.in/eJ3DUhtT

From experiencing Haida culture in Canada to finding peace in Italian monasteries, traveling the world is a meaningful way to connect with different cultures and their stories. Discover a side of the world you've never seen before with our #BestOfTheWorld picks for 2025, and plan your next journey: https://lnkd.in/ei94D4T5

Do you know what you’ll be having for Thanksgiving dinner this year? While early Thanksgiving meals featured ingredients like shellfish, beans, and four different kinds of meat, turkey has always been a central staple of the holiday feast. Like the iconic meal itself, the ways we celebrate Thanksgiving have been evolving and changing for years.