Almost three quarters of Britons think coronavirus social distancing measures have had a positive impact on the planet, a study found. The study of 2,000 adults also found that two in five people are planning to live more eco-friendly lives when lockdown restrictions are lifted. After weeks of limited driving, as many as 20 per … Read more
Escape a sinking car, burglar-proof a hotel room and land a falling jet: Fascinating new Lonely Planet infographic book reveals how to do EVERYTHING Lonely Planet’s Bigger Book of Everything ‘prepares you for any surprising situation you may find yourself in’ The visual guide, by Nigel Holmes, includes handy how-to infographics that are in ‘bitesize … Read more
The first planet to be discovered outside our solar system was never a planet and may be a giant dust cloud created by the collision of two icy asteroids, a study finds. Astronomers spotted what was thought to be a Saturn like planet lying 25 light years from Earth in the star system Fomalhaut 12 … Read more
The Kepler mission has spotted thousands of exoplanets since 2014, with 30 planets less than twice the size of Earth now known to orbit within the habitable zones of their stars. Launched from Cape Canaveral on March 7th 2009, the Kepler telescope has helped in the search for planets outside of the solar system. It … Read more
The strange cigar-shaped Oumuamua space rock discovered in 2017 was ripped from a planet and sent hurtling into space after it came too close to its star. When it appeared it became the first visitor from another star system to be spotted from Earth, and astronomers have speculated on its origins ever since. Experts from National … Read more
Freediving in Indonesia, rafting down the Amazon and a remote Tibetan pilgrimage are just some of the travel experiences that will change your life, according to the adventure experts at Lonely Planet. They’ve included them in a recently published book called Travel Goals: Inspiring Experiences To Transform Your Life – ‘a modern bucket list for … Read more
‘Fast fashion’ is slowly helping to kill the planet — and British shoppers are the most wasteful, a study has warned. The clothes industry produces more than 92 million tonnes of waste a year and consumes around 1.5 trillion tonnes of water annually. Developing countries bear most of the brunt of this excess. In the UK, … Read more
Should a little green man — green, that is, in outlook as well as hue — visit Earth now, he might conclude that we have finally got our act together. He would see that the air is cleaner, waters clearer, streets and flight paths quieter and wildlife happier than at any time in living memory, … Read more
The world is full of inviting water-based wonders – as a stunning new book makes abundantly clear. Lonely Planet’s The Joy Of Water is a celebration of the world’s most jaw-dropping aquatic attractions, with spots featured including tropical beaches, lakes, geothermal spas, waterfalls and hidden bays. Here MailOnline Travel reveals a few of the locations … Read more
Stunning image of the Moon shows our nearest celestial neighbour looking like the giant ringed planet Saturn The image was captured by photographer Francisco Sojuel after a long hike It was taken just before sunrise while the moon was in a slight crescent phase Sojuel says the universe presented him with a unique moment and … Read more