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Marble geology: characteristics, formation, uses

Marble's unique properties and aesthetic appeal have made it a highly sought-after material for a wide range of uses.

Extraterrestrial rocks -- the geology of our solar system

The different types of rocks found in our solar system besides Earth.

Zero gravity, equal opportunity: How disabled astronauts are rewriting the rules in space

Individuals with disabilities can enrich astronaut teams and herald a more inclusive future in space exploration

Does cannabis help you sleep? Here's what the science says

Cannabis impacts sleep through compounds like THC and CBD, but its varied effects and potential risks call for further research to understand its long-term implications on sleep health.

What elephants eat — and why they spend so much time eating

Elephants are vegetarian. But do they feed on the leaves like giraffes or do they graze for grass like rhinos? Well, it's a mix actually.

Why do some people like the smell of their own farts?

Farts stink. Unless they're yours, apparently.

The Different Names and Versions of Santa Claus

Exploring the evolution of Santa Claus through history, culture, and fairy tales.

How to celebrate Yule

Discover the magic of Yule with these festive, traditional practices.

Yule and the Wild Hunt

The Wild Hunt is one of Europe's fiercest legends.

Yule Traditions: From Wreaths to the Yule Log

Discover the rich history and customs of Yule, the winter solstice celebration.

How Vikings Celebrated Christmas

Merry Viking Christmas!

Christmas celebrations that are actually pagan -- and why that makes them even cooler

Stay a while, and listen.

Yule Foods From Around The World

Some delicious Yuletide dishes to warm your home.

Winter solstice celebrations -- the pagan origins of a beloved time of the year

Before Christmas, people celebrated the Winter Solstice in surprisingly familiar ways.

Druidic Christmas Traditions: Evergreens, Yule Logs, and the Winter Solstice

Druid celebrations have more in common with Christmas than you'd think.

The Yule Goat: From Pagan Myth to Modern Tradition

Do you know the legend of the Yule goat?

Christmas Spiders: one of the most enchanting Christmas stories you'll ever hear

Discover the world of Christmas spiders and their very special festive folklore.

Christmas Fairy Tales: From Andersen to Modern Traditions

Discover the folklore behind the legendary tales of Christmas

Happy 30th, DOOM! From printers to pregnancy tests, here's what you can play this epic game on

People have modded old phones, printers, vapes, and even digital pregnancy tests to run this classic video game.

Why high inflation will never go away (from your head)

Life experiences, such as high inflation, significantly shape our financial decisions even in other circumstances.

I asked ChatGPT to turn famous scientists into Simpsons characters -- and it's just gold

Who's your favorite?

Mapping Mogens: A researcher's cat adventures revealed through science

Do you know what your cat is doing?

The cocktail party effect -- our stunning ability to filter out words and sounds

It's a noisy world yet we somehow cope in the cocktail party of life.

Plastic out of thin air? Scientists make alternative plastic from atmospheric nitrogen

Researchers develop sustainable, flame-retardant plastics using atmospheric nitrogen instead of fossil fuels.

From Gray to Green: How Building With Nature May Save Our Fragile Coastlines

Our coasts are increasingly under pressure. To protect them, we need to work with nature.

The world's largest waterfall is actually underwater

Researchers are still figuring out the secrets of the submarine waterfall.

Ghastly Gourmet: 7 unconventional Halloween dishes from around the globe

This year, besides pumpkin pie, you can try adding some international flavor to your Halloween dinner.

The Crawling Dead: 6 creatures that are actually real-life zombies

This might get a little spooky.

Halloween monsters: The myths and folklore behind Halloween's most infamous figures

From vampires to witches and werewolves, here's how they became Halloween monsters.

7 classic books to read for a haunting Halloween

If you want to indulge in some Halloween reading, we've got the perfect list for you.

Why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween? The history of a popular and ancient tradition

We love carving pumpkins... but why do we do it?

This Halloween, do the right thing -- fight food waste and eat your pumpkin

The scariest monster this Halloween is food waste.

Beyond vampires and ghouls: 8 lesser-known ghastly monsters that are perfect for Halloween

This Halloween, why stick to the familiar? These haunting entities from around the world offer fresh fodder for your nightmares.

The origin of Halloween

Halloween season is upon us, and this holiday has never been more popular.

The hidden language of computers: how a RISC(y) bet reshaped modern technology

How two computer scientists defied mainstream thinking by simplifying the way computers 'talk' to each other.

There's a museum in Japan that honors rocks which resemble human faces

Among them, you'll find ET or even Jesus.

Horten Ho 229: the secret Nazi jet-engine stealth warplane that was decades ahead of its time

Luckily for the Allies, this formidable jet plane wasn't fully completed before the war ended.

The inner core: Earth's innermost secret

Deep beneath your feet lies an enigma wrapped in molten metal and time.

Meet the hammer-headed bat: the flying mammal with the head of a puppy

You may disagree, but these are some of the cutest bats in the world!

Lithosphere and Asthenosphere: The Earth Beneath Your Feet

Discover the dynamic dance of the lithosphere and asthenosphere below us.

Inner core rotation: Wait, the planet's core is rotating?

Unlocking the secrets of our planet's hidden inner dynamo.

The Outer Core: The Earth's Swirling Cauldron

Unveiling the molten marvel that's more important than you assume.

Why do we sneeze when we look at light? The surprising world of photic sneezes

If you've got a case of the ACHOO, then you, like me (and Aristotle), sneeze when you look at light.

Why giraffes have purple tongues

They're not the only animals with odd-colored tongues.

Animals that mate for life: the truth and the fiction

Monogamy is complicated.

The Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey -- an adorable, threatened cold specialist

This monkey is under great threat -- but it's not too late to help it.

From Insects to Greens: What do lizards eat?

Lizards' eating habits are far more complex than most people assume.

Goblin Shark: The Ocean's Eeriest, Intriguing Predator (that's not a goblin)

Goblin sharks are some of the most intriguing creatures in the sea.

The Blue-Ringed Octopus: Small, adorable, and very dangerous

Adorable but venomous: the blue-ringed octopus is something you want to admire from far away.

Rufous Hummingbird -- the feisty and mighty migrating nomads

They're small, feisty, and amazing. Meet the rufous hummingbird.