Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Why Daylight Saving Time Is Outdated
Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down daylight saving time, permanent summer clocks and the trade-off between brighter evenings and dark winter mornings.
July 20, 2026
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Way Back Wednesday: Did A Circus Clown Really Invent Pink Lemonade?
Pink lemonade has one of the strangest origin stories in carnival folklore, involving a circus clown, a lemonade stand, and one very questionable pink tint.
July 1, 2026
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A Newly Revived 94‑Year‑Old Recording Reveals Amelia Earhart’s Terrifying Altimeter Failure
A newly restored 94‑year‑old recording captures Amelia Earhart describing a terrifying altimeter failure during her 1932 solo Atlantic flight, revived through advanced Library of Congress audio technology.
May 5, 2026
International Dark Sky Week: Cities Dim the Lights to Protect Nocturnal Ecosystems
International Dark Sky Week highlights global efforts to reduce light pollution, with cities testing new lighting solutions to protect nocturnal wildlife and restore natural night environments.
April 22, 2026
Halloween In April? See What We Mean
Halloween in April? ABC News spills all the deets on Home Depot's new unveiling and why the company says it's never too…
April 12, 2026
Handsome Mayor Mamdani Responds To 311 Calls
NYC Mayor Mamdani joins 311 rep Tangie Williams to answer real calls — from abandoned vehicles to recycling questions — in a charming behind‑the‑desk moment.
April 6, 2026
Joop Sanders, Last of the Original Abstract Expressionists
A new NYC retrospective curated by Isca Greenfield‑Sanders honors Joop Sanders, the last original Abstract Expressionist, and reintroduces his visionary work.
April 2, 2026
Think Your Tax Refund Is Free Money? Here’s What’s Really Going On
Think your tax refund is a bonus? Not exactly. Here’s how taxes really move from your paycheck to the government — and back to you.
March 28, 2026
Why Parts of Los Angeles Flood During Heavy Rain: The Geology of the Fairfax Basin
Heavy rain repeatedly floods parts of Los Angeles because the Fairfax District sits inside a former marsh basin shaped by tectonic forces and historic creeks. Modern pavement may cover it, but the geology remains.
February 16, 2026