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Longyearbyen, Norway, and Ushuaia, Argentina, offer travelers the opportunity to see unspoiled landscapes, rare wildlife, and vast glacial ice—along with a spirit of endurance and camaraderie.

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The AI pioneer’s new startup, World Labs, is betting that machines can learn to build infinite, on-demand virtual worlds.

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From a digital vantage point in orbit, scientists have mapped every building on Earth—2.75 billion structures, all in 3D.

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Triathlete Michael S. Dwyer, 76, encourages people to keep moving for better health. Dwyer, of The Woodlands, recently placed ...