Here’s The Date For Chinese New Year 2026 — And What Animal You Are

A look at Lunar New Year 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, its zodiac origins, moon phases, eclipses, and how millions celebrate across Asia and beyond.

Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States May See Aurora On New Year’s Eve

A NOAA forecast suggests that Northern Lights may be visible in northern U.S. states on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day after an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection.

Full Moon January 2026: Exactly When To See A ‘Wolf Supermoon’ Rise

Everything you need to know about January’s full Wolf Supermoon — including exactly when it’s full and the best evening to see it rise in dramatic twilight.

3 ‘Relationship Tropes’ That Defined Your 2025, By A Psychologist

Categorizing a year through the lens of relationship tropes is more than a creative framing device. It helps you identify the dominant psychological dynamics at play.

3 Reasons Reinvention Works Better Than Resolutions, By A Psychologist

Resolutions promise a new you tomorrow; reinvention designs one. Here’s what the science says about why fresh starts often beat fleeting pledges.

Decorative Glitter Is Contributing To Global Microplastic Pollution

Due to its minuscule size, glitter is more dangerous than other sorts of microplastics.

A Psychologist Answers The ‘What Era Should I Have Been Born’ Question With A Fun, 8-Item Quiz

Many of us feel an affinity for a certain historical time that complements our personality. Here’s a science-inspired way to put that instinct to the test.

Meet ‘Conan The Bacterium’ — The Microbe That Lives On Radioactivity

This microbe can survive doses of radiation that would obliterate any other living thing. Here’s what this means for science and humanity.

Does physics say that free will doesn’t exist?

At first glance, it seems like our understanding of physics forbids free will.

2026 Will Bring A ‘Blood Moon,’ ‘Ring Of Fire’ And Total Solar Eclipse

A bevy of eclipses in 2026 will kick-start a frenzy of total and annular solar eclipses through 2028. Here’s everything to know about this rare celestial schedule.