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The Portuguese island of Madeira is using a small hiking fee to protect its stunning trails from overcrowding. All proceeds fund conservation and maintenance to keep the volcanic island beautiful for generations.
One of Portugal's most spectacular hiking routes is welcoming adventurers back after a two-year restoration following wildfire damage. The 7km mountain trail connects three peaks soaring above the clouds.
When the world's entire population of a snail species fit under a single rock, one zoo turned 21 survivors into 300 and brought them home. The tiny mollusks are now thriving on their restored island habitat.
A new study identifies the most scenic, secluded, and relaxing island road trips across Europe. From Croatia's easy coastal routes to Spain's hidden volcanic gems, these destinations prove adventure doesn't have to mean stress.
What scientists thought was one Amazonian bird species turned out to be five distinct species, including two brand new to science. Researchers used artificial intelligence and vocal analysis to uncover hidden biodiversity in Earth's richest rainforest.
The number of female scientists and engineers across the European Union has more than doubled in 16 years, jumping from 3.4 million to 7.9 million. In some regions, women now outnumber men in these critical fields.
Scientists at Rutgers have identified a gene variant that may explain why mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder run in families. The discovery could transform how doctors treat these conditions.
Portugal is deploying 340 specially trained police officers to airports this July to eliminate long border control queues. The move comes after recent bottlenecks frustrated travelers, particularly at Lisbon's airport.
Everyday divers in the Canary Islands are becoming citizen scientists, uploading photos that have helped discover over 5,000 marine species. One instructor even has a newly discovered mollusk named after him.
A species of snail reduced to just 21 individuals hiding beneath a single rock is now thriving again on a Portuguese island. International zoos cracked the code on breeding these nearly extinct mollusks and returned hundreds to the wild.