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.

The Earth Is Nearing an Environmental Tipping Point

Today’s global coral bleaching events are the worst kind of climate warning.

A ‘Wolf Moon’ Rises With The ‘Seven Sisters:’ The New Year’s Night Sky

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

Orion Capsule’s Maker Set To Offer Moon Treks To Spacefarers Worldwide

The creator of the futuristic Orion capsule, the only spacecraft capable of speeding aeronauts to the Moon, is set to begin offering lunar treks to spacefarers worldwide.

A Psychologist Shares A Fun Quiz That Reveals Your ‘Soulmate Archetype’

There’s no magic formula that can identify your perfect partner, but there are some good ways to get a rough idea. Here’s one.

The No. 1 Reason You Keep Repeating The Same Relationship Pattern, By A Psychologist

Do your relationship patterns always feel familiar but painful? Psychological research may explain why your body keeps choosing it.