A Bright Star Will Vanish Behind The Moon On Monday Night

A rare lunar occultation will occur on Feb. 2 when the moon passes directly in front of bright star Regulus as seen from a path through North America.

4 Reasons You’re Always ‘Waiting For Love,’ By A Psychologist

Research reveals how the “potential paradox” of love keeps us hooked onto a version of our partner that may never come to exist.

Meet ‘Spinosaurus’ — The Swimming Dinosaur With A Sail Taller Than A Giraffe

From riverbanks to shallow lakes, Spinosaurus combined display, biomechanics and hunting power in one of evolution’s strangest designs.

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Makes His Prediction

On Groundhog Day 2026, Punxsutawney Phil will make his sunrise prediction, but the day also marks a key cosmic milestone: Earth’s halfway point to spring.

In Photos: Full ‘Snow Moon’ Rises To Set Up A ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse

The second full moon of 2026 — the snow moon — rose after sunset on Sunday, Feb. 1, lighting up the night sky across the world. Here are the best photos.

Inside The Hidden Communities Living On Atlantic Manta Rays

A nine-year study from south Florida suggests juvenile Atlantic manta rays may be doing far more ecological work than we ever imagined.

A Psychologist Shares A Fun Quiz That Reveals Your True ‘Psychological Age’ — And What It Says About You

Forget your birth date. Here’s how your cognitive habits and emotional maturity reveal the real age of your mind.

A Psychologist Shares A Science-Inspired Quiz To Reveal Your ‘Mythic Archetype’

Your personality aligns with an ancient story pattern — this short quiz reveals which one is shaping your life today.

The Science Of Why Socks Keep Us Warm. It’s More Than You Think

Socks are more important than you may think during the Arctic plunge currently gripping much of the U.S. Here’s why feet are so important in regulating body temperature.

Meet The Bird That Lies To Other Animals. Hint: It Uses False Alarms To Steal Food

This bird lies for a living. Here’s what biological researchers have gleaned about its intelligence by observing its clever trickery in the wild.