Month: September 2023
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Stay at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad Residences
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad has unveiled a collection of 16 luxurious pied-à-terre penthouse residences, now bookable for hotel guests. Each residence offers stunning views, an unparalleled Ritz Carlton experience and pantry items hand-selected by Chef José Andrés. The beautiful one- and two-bedroom residences are located on the top four floors of the 500-foot Ritz…
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TRAPPIST-1 just reminded us, again, that space is unforgiving
TRAPPIST-1 just reminded us, again, that space is unforgiving. Last year, a team of astronomers used JWST to measure the starlight shining around the edges of TRAPPIST-1b as the rocky little planet passed in front of its host star. Astronomers call this a transit, and the idea is to measure the spectrum of the starlight…
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Gift guide: Clothes, beauty products and snacks for travelers this October
Travel is busier than ever, and road warriors are looking for comfy attire, tasty snacks, beauty products that actually work and entertaining flavors to come home and enjoy. These are some of our favorite goodies to buy for yourselves or give as a gift. The holidays are fast-approaching, and it’s never too soon to choose…
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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Four Seasons Madrid
Known for some of the best hospitality in the world as well as excellent attention to detail, a stay with Four Seasons assures a pleasant experience. Among the newest in the Four Seasons portfolio is Four Seasons Madrid, which is in the historic center and close to almost all of the major tourist attractions. Once…
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The Webb Telescope Finds Key Ingredient for Life on Jupiter’s Moon Europa
Europa’s ice-covered ocean contains a key ingredient for life, and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) just spotted it splashed across the surface of the little moon’s jagged ice. Observations with JWST’s NIRSpec instrument found frozen crystals of carbon dioxide on the ice covering the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa. That could mean that Europa’s…
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5 Reasons To Visit Hotel Xcaret Arte in Riviera Maya
The coastline along Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya is full of beautiful resorts with lavish pools and extensive menus. But, many are quite similar following the same format for fun in the sun. Hotel Xcaret Arte takes a different approach offering an upscale resort experience that leans heavily into Mexican design, art…
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Top 5 Best Luxury Hotels In Atlanta
Pursuitist presents The Top 5 Best Luxury Hotels in Atlanta. Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is a city that effortlessly combines traditional Southern hospitality with the energy of a cosmopolitan metropolis. Nestled among lush greenery and historic landmarks, the city is a haven for luxury, with its eclectic dining scene, vibrant arts and culture, and…
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A Giant Futuristic Starshade Could Help Astronomers Spot Earth-like Planets
The race is on to discover truly habitable Earth-like worlds. While we are starting to observe the atmospheres of large potentially habitable planets such as Hycean worlds with the telescopes we currently have, the most significant breakthroughs will likely come with the development of advanced specialized telescopes. These new designs will likely use a starshade…
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The Webb Telescope Can’t Find Alien Life Until Researchers Agree On This Fundamental Component
In June, astronomers reported a disappointing discovery: The James Webb Space Telescope failed to find a thick atmosphere around the rocky planet TRAPPIST-1 C, an exoplanet in one of the most tantalizing planetary systems in the search for alien life. The finding follows similar news regarding neighboring planet TRAPPIST-1 B, another planet in the TRAPPIST-1…
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ScienceNASA Needs To Solve This One Critical Problem Before Humans Can Travel To Mars
When 17 people were in orbit around the Earth all at the same time on May 30, 2023, it set a record. With NASA and other federal space agencies planning more manned missions and commercial companies bringing people to space, opportunities for human space travel are rapidly expanding. However, traveling to space poses risks to…