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Who was Elizabeth Báthory: the Blood Countess and Hungary's own female Dracula

The dark story of a 17th-century Hungarian countess and her torturous escapades.

Feldspar minerals: properties, types, uses

Feldspars are the most abundant class of minerals in the Earth's crust.

The Mica minerals: geology, characteristics, types, and uses

Mica is a generic term for a group of complex potassium-aluminum silicate minerals.

How igneous rocks form

Igneous rocks, born from the fiery heart of our planet, crystallize from molten magma.

How sedimentary rocks form

Sedimentary rocks are formed through a fascinating process where layers of material are compacted and cemented over millions of years.

How metamorphic rocks form

Metamorphism is an extremely important geological process.

What's the difference between weathering and erosion?

Exploring the slow yet relentless forces that sculpt our planet.

Calcite geology: mineral properties, crystal structure, uses

Calcite is a common mineral and the principal constituent of limestone and marble.

The main types of minerals and their importance in geology

A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid substance with a specific chemical composition and a defined crystalline structure. Unlike rocks, which can be aggregates of different minerals, each mineral is composed of the same material throughout. Essentially, minerals are composed of the same substance throughout and have a specific internal arrangement of atoms, rocks […]

The coolest rocks in geology

How many of these do you know?

Obsidian geology: nature's black glass

It's one of the most interesting types of rock in geology.

6 Ways the Universe Changed in 2023 (Like Every Year): from Moon Drifts to Sun's Mass Loss

A lot happened in our universe in the past year.

Defying the impossible: How a Nobel Laurate chemist invented a new field in catalysis against all odds

Benjamin List's groundbreaking research defied the field and created sustainable, safer catalysts.

What is the Intertidal Zone? Where Land Meets Sea in Constant Flux

That part of the coast where sea meets land -- that's the intertidal zone. Technically.

How do birds mate? The basics of avian sex

Avian courtship displays a vivid blend of beauty and biology in nature's mating dance.

Shale geology: characteristics, formation, uses

Shale is one of the most common sedimentary rocks, but it also has some unique properties.

Gneiss: characteristics, formation, uses

Gneiss is one of the most prevalent metamorphic rocks. Here's what you need to know about it.

Limestone: characteristics, formation, uses

Exploring the geology and fascinating characteristics of limestone.

Sandstone: characteristics, rock formation, and uses

It's one of the most widely found sedimentary rocks.

Quartzite: characteristics, formation, uses

Quartzite is a natural stone with an intriguing geological history.

Granite geology: how granite forms, minerals, and composition

Granite is one of the most intriguing types of rock -- and one of the most common type of igneous rocks.

What are the most common types of rocks?

An overview of the most common rocks found on our planet.

Intelligent or intimidating? Orcas' boat attacks spark debates among marine experts

Most experts believe the behavior to be a benign fad.

Metamorphic rocks: formation, types, examples

Turning one rock into another with the power of geology.

Basalt: characteristics, formation, uses

Basalt is a common dark-colored igneous rock with some intriguing qualities.

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.

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