Travel
August 4, 2025

Take a Look Inside a Rare Buddhist Temple in Malaysia With One of the World’s Tallest Pagodas

When you think of impressive pagodas, countries like China or Thailand may come to mind, but did you know that Malaysia is home to a pagoda that is one of the world’s largest? Nestled in a valley on the outskirts of Ipoh, the Enlightenment Heart Buddhist Temple is a complex that stretches over 12 acres. And at the heart is a 13-story, 236-foot-tall pagoda that is impressive inside and out.

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Installation
August 4, 2025

Immersive Titanic Exhibit Lets You Experience Harrowing Voyage From Passengers’ Perspective

If you’re captivated by the Titanic and its tragic story, you can now learn more about the sunken ship’s history in a new exhibition. The Legend of the Titanic, brought to life by Madrid Artes Digitales, offers Londoners a chance to explore the immersive 3,000-square-meter (approximately 32,292-square-foot) space at Dock X. The exhibition blends historical research with cutting-edge technology, allowing visitors to feel as though they’ve been transported back to 1912.

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Animals
August 3, 2025

East African Mammal Thrives Without Water by Being a Picky Eater

Food and water are vital for the survival of all living things on Earth. But what if you didn’t need the latter? The gerenuk, an adorable, long-necked mammal found in East Africa, answers this seemingly improbable question. A subspecies of antelope found in parts of eastern Africa, these animals are uniquely built to withstand the heat and dryness of their habitat.

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Architecture
August 2, 2025

Shanghai’s Dynamic Grand Opera House Resembles an Unfolding Fan

Peppered throughout Snøhetta’s prestigious portfolio are several performing arts centers, found all over the world. Throughout the past 20 years, the Oslo-based architecture and design firm has conceived of such renowned projects as the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, the Busan Opera House in South Korea, and the Isabel Bader Center for the Performing Arts in Canada. Now, that expertise has been translated into the firm’s latest venture: the Shanghai Grand Opera House.

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