Utah’s dramatic scenery and dark skies are an adventurer’s dream destination, discovers Rosie Shead.

One night in early summer, Donie O’Sullivan found himself staring at the unpolluted sky in Palm Desert, prepared to see whatever it is that is out there. He was among a group of people bound only by ...

When the snow began to fly in mid-October, I was pretty excited to put on my snowshoes. I made one trip out to Todd Lake from Dutchman Flat before the snow all melted away, not to be seen again until ...

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The US has launched strikes to "eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites" in Syria, according to defence secretary Pete Hegseth. A US official described it as "a large-scale" strike ...

Ionic Mineral Technologies was mining the clay in Utah when it chanced upon what could be the critical mineral equivalent of a gold mine. Ionic MT had leased the land as part of its business producing ...

In this photo provided by Jonathan Hayden is the Ghost Ranch landscape, on July 18, 2025, near Abiquiu, N.M. (Jonathan Hayden via AP) SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A new conservation agreement will preserve ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A new conservation agreement will preserve land with breathtaking desert vistas that inspired the work of 20th century painter Georgia O’Keeffe and ensure visitors access to an ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A new conservation plan would preserve pristine desert vistas beside the longtime home of 20th century painter Georgia O’Keeffe and ensure visitors continued access to a spiritual retreat, along with ...

People are cheering Simu Liu on after he spoke out against the idea of replacing background extras in film and TV with AI. “Now, those people have to stay awake for 18 hours, be completely dressed in ...