New isn't always better: Why repeat experiences are valuable
December 10, 2019, 8:25 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Go ahead, do something you love again. New research says there's plenty of value in repetition.
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White Island volcano erupts in New Zealand
December 9, 2019, 3:45 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Dozens were rescued, but at least five people died and eight are still missing, according to police.
Snow turns Sedona into winter wonderland
December 9, 2019, 3:35 p.m. by Ben Bolton
This drive through the evergreens will put you in a holiday mood.
Why do smells trigger such vivid memories?
December 9, 2019, 3:03 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Certain scents can cause a rush of feelings โ even if you don't always remember why.
9 of the worst viruses on Earth
December 9, 2019, 8:36 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
You've heard of Ebola and likely Zika, but there are many dangerous viruses that have yet to make horrific headlines.
Forget the smart home, it's all in the cloud now
December 9, 2019, 8:29 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
What ever happened to that Internet of Things? We outsourced it.
17 great quotes from 'A Christmas Story'
December 7, 2019, 9:16 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Ralphie, his friends and his family make the holidays all the more memorable.
13 perfect snowflakes captured in photos
December 6, 2019, 5:21 p.m. by Catie Leary
Relish the sheer beauty of these intricate, one-of-a-kind ice crystals.
What about renting a Christmas tree this year?
December 6, 2019, 3:49 p.m. by John Platt
Rather than cutting down or buying a live tree, you can rent one that can be reused for several holidays in a row.
Loneliness and monotony may shrink the brain
December 6, 2019, 1:13 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
And it makes it harder to forge new connections.
6 surprising ways mindfulness meditation can improve your brain
December 6, 2019, 12:11 p.m. by Starre Vartan
The benefits of this simple and free practice keep piling up.
Cheering kindergarteners pack courthouse for boy's adoption hearing
December 6, 2019, 11 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
'Family doesn't have to be DNA, because family is support and love.'
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8 creative techniques to keep coral reefs alive
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Why a beluga's squishy head is so special
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Squirrels rely on birds to let them know when it's safe to go out
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Scientists discover 'monster' black hole that 'should not even exist'
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These birds prove you don't need a big brain for a complex social life
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11 images of volcanoes as seen from space