The most reliable friend is rarely the most agreeable one. Here are three habits that look cold but signal real dependability, according to psychology.
Dangerous heat conditions are expected for the first full weekend of NCAA college football. Here’s what to expect, and precautions to take.
The Adriatic Sea is one of the Mediterranean’s most important regions for sharks and rays, yet many of its species are critically endangered. New research based on decades of monitoring and close partnerships with local fishers is revealing previously …
Everything you need to know about September’s full Harvest Moon — including exactly when it turns full and when to get the best view of it rising.
If you see a Prop 65 warning, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know.
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NASA selects Blue Origin for a $700M Mars Telecommunications Network contract, aiming to boost communications and navigation for Mars missions by 2030.
A new study finds everyday happiness tracks a single mindset — that your choices are actually yours. Here’s what that does to your mood, and where it backfires.
September is full of opportunities to expand your knowledge of the night sky. Mark your calendars.

As he steps down from his post as Apple CEO today, Tim Cook leaves behind a mostly positive environmental record. As far as billionaire tech moguls and the environment go, Cook will likely be remembered as one of the better ones – certainly far from the worst. But it will become harder for the company […]