A Psychologist Reveals The ‘Happiest Hobby’ Of All Time

A psychologist explains what the research actually says makes a hobby boost your mood most reliably — and why the flashiest options usually come up short.

Why Is The Human Little Toe Shrinking? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains

The human little toe is shrinking, but not the way most people assume. A biologist explains relaxed selection, fused toe bones and why shoes aren’t to blame.

Hurricane Lala Dumped Over 3 Feet Of Rain In Parts Of Hawaii

How much rain fell from Hurricane Lala. It was measured in multiple feet in some places.

Dragonfly: NASA’s Most Exciting Mission This Century Is Taking Shape

NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan has passed critical tests as the space agency’s revolutionary Titan rotorcraft moves a step closer to its 2028 launch.

What Is El Niño? Here’s What It Means for Weather, Water, and Global Economy

This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest on record. This is what impacts to expect and how bad it could get.

What Is El Niño, and What Does It Mean for Weather, Water, and the Global Economy?

This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest on record. Here’s what to expect.

The AI maths breakthroughs everyone quotes are counterexamples, not proofs
The AI maths breakthroughs everyone quotes are counterexamples, not proofs

A counterexample and a proof are not the same kind of achievement. A proof shows that something is always true. A counterexample shows that something claimed to be always true is not, by producing one object where it fails. Both settle a question. They…

What Makes Someone A ‘Touron’? Travel Experts Share 11 National Park Mistakes To Avoid

From wildlife encounters to trail etiquette, discover how to avoid becoming a “touron” during your next national park adventure.

El Niño and Saharan Dust Silence Atlantic Hurricane Season

El Niño coupled with Saharan dust is making this year’s hurricane season a dud. But there’s still potential for dangerous storms.

Rare Hammerhead Discovery Suggests Climate Change Could Be Reshaping Shark Habitats

A young smooth hammerhead shark discovered in northwestern Spain marks the first confirmed record of a newborn or recently born individual in Galicia and possibly the entire Iberian Peninsula. Combined with several recent sightings of adult smooth hamm…