Discovering Albania’s Timeless Vjosa River
Amid fertile valleys, gorges, ancient ruins and mountain villages, Europe’s first wild river national park attempts to balance tourism and conservation.
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A Viable Alternative to Conventional Lawn? Cornell May Have Found It.
Cornell Botanic Gardens is testing sustainable options for replacing your backyard grass. The bonus: They don’t need to be cut more than twice a year.
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After Her Husband Died, Downsizing Became a Way to Process Grief
When the former defense secretary Ashton Carter died, his wife knew she couldn’t stay in their old home. Downsizing became a way of processing grief.
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Renovating a Tiny Bohemian Bungalow in Los Angeles
And the new owner was determined not to lose any of that history — including traces of the previous occupants — when she renovated.