The fall college-tour season is here once again. And for many prospective students — especially those who are first-generation and unable to travel — that means scouring institutions’ websites and ...

Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. "The mountains are calling and I ...

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Since the first scientific recognition of dinosaur fossils in the early 19th century, these animals have captivated our attention. How could the same planet that we call home have produced such ...

Are virtual tours finally ready for their close-up? We think so. Not long ago, Matterport was the only serious player in the virtual tour software space. Their tours were revolutionary, with a catch — ...

Although the pandemic abruptly halted international travel, wanderlust never ceased. Forced to stay home, many people felt even more of an itch to explore new places and get out into the world. As a ...

Bucknell University's virtual campus tour is far more than a map. With dozens of interactive location markers, true-to-life 3D renderings of historic Georgian buildings and detailed descriptions of ...