No One Is Quite Sure Why Ice Is Slippery

A thin, watery layer coating the surface of ice is what makes it slick. Despite a great deal of theorizing over the centuries, though, it isn’t entirely clear why that layer forms.

The Five Must-See Meteor Showers Of 2026 — According To An Expert

From the moonless Perseids to the dazzling Geminids, here’s when to watch the best moonless meteor showers in 2026.

3 Emotionally Secure Tactics For Tough Conversations, By A Psychologist

Difficult conversations are a human inevitability. Here’s how emotionally secure people turn them to their advantage.

A Biologist Explains Why Humans Have Chins. Hint: Anthropologists Still Can’t Agree On The Answer

The chin is one of our most familiar features, yet scientists still debate why we evolved it. Here’s a breakdown of what we know about it so far.

A Psychologist Shares Your Science-Backed Horoscope—Here’s What Yours Says About You

Horoscopes don’t have to be devoid of scientific merit. Here’s why—and what you can learn from it.

The Winter Superstorm Reminds Us That Earth Is A God.

The Earth channels cosmic power in the form of solar energy. The coming winter superstorm shows just what havoc that power can unleash,

A Psychologist Shares A Quiz That Reveals How Strong Your Aquarius Traits Really Are—Even If You’re Not One

This short assessment explores the cognitive and emotional tendencies linked to Aquarius traits, regardless of your sign.

2 ‘Annoying Habits’ That Show Your Partner Really Loves You, By A Psychologist

Your partner might have a few habits that infuriate you. Some of them, however, are likely just signs of how deeply they love you.

Why Common Cold Symptoms Can Vary A Lot Among Different People

Who knows why different people have different symptoms with the common cold? Well, a new study used laboratory-grown noses and rhinoviruses to address this question.

Meet The Squirrel That Turns Off Its Brain For 8 Months Every Year — A Biologist Explains

The Arctic ground squirrel survives conditions that would cause irreparable brain damage in almost any other mammal on the planet. Here’s how, according to research.