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Here’s where popular witch icons originated

Witch icons like black hats, cauldrons, broomsticks and black cats stem from medieval fears and still haunt Halloween and pop culture today.

EarthSky Voices

October 22, 2025

Spooky ghost lights: Believe them if you dare

Ghost lights are strange lights seen over swamps or bogs. Here are some popular places known for ghost lights. Believe in them ... if you dare!

Deborah Byrd

October 21, 2025

Why do dolls creep us out? It’s the uncanny valley effect

For many, dolls creep us out. Their lifelike - but not quite human - aspect can trigger the uncanny valley effect. Hear more from scientists about this effect.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

October 14, 2025

7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes offshore in Philippines

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake offshore in the Philippines prompted a tsunami warming, causing coastal residents to flee, but observers reported only small waves.

Deborah Byrd

October 10, 2025

1 to 2 Starlink satellites are falling back to Earth each day

There are now 1 to 2 Starlink satellites falling back to Earth each day, burning up in the atmosphere with consequences not fully understood.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

October 8, 2025

Do you sleep less before a full moon? Research says yes

A new study shows that - whether you live in a rural or urban environment - you might sleep less before a full moon.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

September 27, 2025

After the International Space Station, what comes next?

Operations on the International Space Station will come to an end in 2030. What's next? Plans are for privately owned, commercially operated space stations.

EarthSky Voices

September 26, 2025

Hurricane Gabrielle strengthens to Category 4

Hurricane Gabrielle has strengthened into a Category 4 storm. It’s 330 miles (530 km) northeast of Bermuda. Those in the Azores should monitor its progress.

Rachel Duensing

September 23, 2025