Sudden Northern Lights Displays Are Sparked By ‘Beads,’ Scientists Say

Scientists have linked “auroral beads” to bursts of radio waves, offering new insight into what triggers intense auroral substorms that cause sudden Northern Lights.

Ending NCAR Is A Deep Loss Both For U.S. And Global Research

The White House threat to dismantle NCAR would be a deep setback to U.S. and global scientific research on topics, such as severe weather, with major impacts on society.

The No. 1 Reason Conflict Feels So Personal To You, By A Psychologist

Conflict can feel personal when your mind is primed to defend itself come what may. Here’s how attachment sensitivity makes all disagreements worse than they need to be.

3 Relationship Rituals Worth Carrying Into 2026, By A Psychologist

The most stable relationships are not the ones without struggles, but those mend and reconnect reliably. These rituals are exactly the tools that serve that function.

6 Stunning ‘Wildlife’ Winners From The Nature’s Best Photography Contest

From stalking jaguars to leaping lemurs, these award-winning images reveal the raw beauty and biological marvels of wildlife on Earth.

Trump’s Agriculture Bailout Is Alienating His MAHA Base

The administration’s pro-industry tilt—across three executive agencies—is feeding the MAHA movement’s growing discontent.

Here’s The Best Time To See The Ursid Meteor Shower This Sunday

The Ursid meteor shower peaks on Sunday, Dec. 21, just after the solstice, with ideal viewing conditions and dark skies just after sunset.

Winter Solstice 2025: Why Sunday Is The Shortest Day Of The Year

The 2025 winter solstice happens on Sunday, Dec. 21, bringing the longest night and marking the start of astronomical winter. Here’s how it all works and what it means.

3 Ways People-Pleasing Sneaks Back After You’ve Healed, By A Psychologist

Even after growth and boundary work, your old people-pleasing habits can resurface when you least expect it. Here’s how, according to research.

Next-generation nuclear reactors could get a boost from the National Defense Authorization Act  
Next-generation nuclear reactors could get a boost from the National Defense Authorization Act  

President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 Thursday with measures that further the bipartisan push for next-generation nuclear power plants. The Trump administration has embraced the technology as a new energy source for data centers demanding greater amounts of electricity for AI. Many Democrats, meanwhile, have championed smaller and […]