Northern Lights Activity Is Sky-High and Space Conditions Could Lead to Greatest Displays in 20 Years
Already this year the Earth's aurora has been seen in states like Wisconsin and Minnesota—far south of its normal showgrounds.
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You May See Rare Flamingo in the Wild as Far North as Pennsylvania, Following Hurricane Idalia
They are turning up along Mid-Atlantic states like North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and even Ohio, with 150 sightings already logged
Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse When Moon and Sun Form Perfect Line With Earth in a 'Ring of Fire'
A solar eclipse is passing over the United States this year, giving millions of Americans in the northwest a chance to glimpse a ring of fire.
Mom Bought Rare Steiff Teddy Bear at Yard Sale That's Set to be Sold For $6,000
One turned out to be a highly-collectible bear from Steiff dating to 1905 that has a listing price at a minimum of $5,100 at auction.
Double Supermoons and the Most Popular Meteor Shower of the Year Coming in August Stargazing
On the night of Tuesday, August 1st, a supermoon will rise over the Earth, followed by the largest moon of the year on the 30th.
12 Famous American Waterfalls Are Looking Gorgeous on New Stamps From USPS
12 news stamps attempt to communicate the majesty of the nation's most beautiful cascades, from Virginia to Washington State to Hawai'i.
Woman Finds 4 Plates for $6 Made by Picasso-She Started Crying in the Thrift Store
Nancy Cavaliere loves to fill up her apartment with storied pieces, but didn't know Picasso made ceramics when she bought the plates for $6.
Despite Faulty Metal Detector, Treasure Hunter Unearths Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found in England
Despite having a faulty metal detector, a treasure hunter found the largest gold nugget ever found in England, minutes after arriving on site.
Bizarre New Plant Species Feeds on Fungi: First New Flora Species in 100 Years to Be Discovered in Japan
Dr. Suetsugu chose the very whimsical name Mujina-no-shokudai—meaning "badger's candleholder" for the new plant.
New Moon Welcomes Saturn and Jupiter for Unparalleled Stargazing This Month With 'Gas Giants'
The New Moon on February 9th will set the stage for some excellent opportunities to see the gas giants Saturn and Jupiter
Singing or Playing Music Throughout Life is Linked with Better Brain Health While You Age
Musical instrument, particularly the piano, is linked to improved memory and the ability to solve complex tasks.
Celebrities Have Helped Make Beekeeping the Hot New Hobby
Beekeeping is one of the hottest hobby trends of 2024 thanks to fans enjoying learning from celebrity bee-enthusiasts, says new poll.
Texas Grandmas are 'The Knit Wits' Who Craft Homemade Hats and Toys For Children in Hospitals and War Zones
For 22 years, The Knit Wits, a group of Dallas seniors have crafted thousands of hand-knit items for children in hospitals and war zones.
He Found His Dad's 1930s Car at An Auction-and Got it Working Again (LOOK)
A man found his father's beloved old car from the 1930s ready to be sold in an auction, and with his son's help bought and restored it over the course of the pandemic, reuniting his relatives with a rare and treasured heirloom. Every family has its stories-the ones heard around the dinner table a hundred […]
Double Whammy of Pleiades and Leonid Meteor Showers Arrive Together This Month in November Sky
On the same day this month, the Pleiades will be perfectly visable and the Leonid Meteor Shower will peak—the perfect time for some stargazing
18-Year-old Genealogy Wiz Reunites Hundreds of Long-Lost Family Members in His Spare Time
This New Jersey teen has made a name for himself reuniting hundreds of family members with his lightning-quick internet searches and online clues.
'Bored' With Baiting Fish, Man Takes Up Magnet Fishing to Collect Scrap Metal and Sell It to Benefit Kids With Autism
A dedicated gang of fishermen has been cleaning up the Spokane River so they can sell the metal scrap to benefit children with autism.
Watch Excited Dad Captivate His Cow Herd With Saxophone Serenade in New Viral Video
People are amooosed over this new video of a delighted dad playing George Michael and Stevie Wonder songs for his cows on the saxophone.
Need Some Inspiration to Follow Your Dreams? Meet the Man Who Spent 8 Years Building His Own Spacesuit
Although it took countless failures, Cameron Smith never gave up on his mission to build his own spacesuit—and his efforts finally paid off.
Taking Up Hobbies Can Prevent-Or Reduce Symptoms of-Depression by One-Third
Research from England has shown that hobbies can protect against depression, and reduce symptoms in those with depression by 30%.
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