About 23 billion pairs of shoes are produced globally every year, which means an annual carbon footprint of about 700 million tons of carbon dioxide. That’s a serious environmental concern, and ...

Dec. 20, 2024 — Quantum teleportation could provide near-instant communication over long distances. But, inside Internet cables, photons needed for teleportation are lost within the millions of ...

Right about now, you’re likely seeing clumps of poinsettias cropping up like flame-red jewels on porches, doorways and holiday displays around town. The poinsettia, also known as the Mexican ...

Stranger Things premiered on Netflix on July 15, 2016. You know how long ago that was? That was also the day Donald Trump announced Mike Pence as his vice president running mate. Barack Obama was ...

If you’re looking for even more ideas for indoor fun, we wanted to highlight a few of our recent articles: We hope you found some family-friendly fun in our list of things to do with kids this weekend ...

The Frog Pond’s rink, a classic choice for winter dates and family outings in the heart of historic downtown Boston, might be the city’s most iconic skate spot. It’s open seven days a week ...

Many vacationers head to the Maldives solely to relax on the beach – and for good reason. The sugar white sand and striking turquoise water – practically unmatched in its clarity anywhere in ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: In between surf sessions, refuel with a Banán bowl at its Waikiki Shack off Kalakaua Avenue. Its soft serve "ice cream" is made from locally grown bananas with toppings ...

Once he saw the rope as it truly was, his fear vanished. This story illustrates the importance of perceiving things clearly, without letting emotions or preconceived notions influence reality. Seeing ...

From its deep 4.5-billion-year history to its current mysteries, here are six mind-blowing things we’ve learned about Earth in 2024. The news begins with an event that occurred 3.26 billion ...

One more weekend for pre-Christmas fun, from a holiday tea to Seattle Men's Chorus in Santa hats.