Pale Blue Dot 36 years later: Earth in a sunbeam

February 14, 2026, is the 36th anniversary of the Voyager 1 image of Earth. Voyager was near Saturn when it took this image, now known as the Pale Blue Dot.

Be my Valentine? Why we fall in love according to science

Be my Valentine? On this Valentine's Day 2026, read what the world of science says about the mystery we call love, and 10 reasons we fall in love.

Great Backyard Bird Count begins February 13

Show your love for birds by joining the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count. It's free and easy to participate in this 4-day global event. Find out how here.

Is the whole universe just a simulation? Possibly!

Are we living in a simulation? Is Earth, and the whole universe, a simulation? It might be more likely than you think! Read more here.

Oldest wooden tools yet unearthed found in southern Greece

The oldest wooden tools used by early humans have been uncovered in an ancient lakebed in Greece. The hand tools date to 430,000 years ago.

Happy Groundhog Day! Will Phil see his shadow?

The predicted high for Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on February 2, Groundhog Day, is 24 degrees F (-4 C) and cloudy. Will Phil see his shadow?

The February birthstone is the purple amethyst

Are you a February baby? Here's some cool info about your February birthstone, the amethyst. Read the lore of this purple stone, a variety of quartz.

Oldest known rock art in the world found in Indonesian cave

Scientists discovered the oldest known rock art in a cave on an island off Sulawesi, Indonesia, dated to 67,800 years old.

How to photograph snowflakes from Michael Peres

An expert photographer of nature’s beauty on a minuscule scale, Michael Peres offers you tips on how to photograph snowflakes.

Challenger disaster: 40 years ago today

January 28, 1986. On today's date 40 years ago, the Space Shuttle Challenger (mission STS-51-L) exploded and broke apart 73 seconds into its flight.

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