December 13, 2018, 1:03 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo

Urban types are chattier and more sophisticated.

December 13, 2018, 11:56 a.m. by Ben Bolton

Swimmer in her 60s gets the experience of a lifetime.

December 13, 2018, 11:11 a.m. by Melissa Breyer

From when it happens to why – and everything in between – here's your crash course on the shortest day of the year.

December 13, 2018, 10:51 a.m. by Ben Bolton

This adorable pup will instantly put a smile on your face.

December 13, 2018, 10:51 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick

Iconic dance of New Zealand's rugby team is part of their identity.

December 13, 2018, 10:36 a.m. by Jenn Savedge

Research suggests letting kids get more sleep can lead to healthier teens, better test scores and a stronger economy.

December 13, 2018, 10:09 a.m. by Starre Vartan

It has to do with insect sex and a natural chemical compound — which also might advance cancer research.

December 13, 2018, 9:24 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick

These snakes, frogs and lizards all know how to take on the big world, despite their small sizes.

December 13, 2018, 8:13 a.m. by Matt Hickman

How else would the world's most literate nation celebrate?

December 12, 2018, 4 p.m. by Robin Shreeves

Sure, Santa and other adults in the classic TV special are jerks, but that's a good lesson, not a reason not to watch.

December 12, 2018, 2:52 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick

Lily, a character first introduced in 2011 to talk about food insecurity, is part of a new initiative to raise awareness.

December 12, 2018, 1:50 p.m. by Russell McLendon

The vanishing veneer of frozen ocean isn't just vital for polar bears.