Memorial Day celebrations usually involve parades,  flag ceremonies, and other formal public recognitions to honor the brave men and women of the American Armed Forces who have ...

Given their reputation as solitary creatures that come together only to mate and hibernate, the notion of snakes hanging out in groups with their "best friends" may sound a litt...

Due to COVID-19, the Class of 2020 is missing out on a traditional graduation. However, those who accepted SpaceX's invitation to upload selfies to the company's website will co...

The Sahara Desert, which encompasses over 3.6 million square miles of Northern Africa, is one of the harshest and most inhospitable places on the planet today. However,  new res...

Countries worldwide are gradually easing the strict lockdown restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.  While this will allow non-essential businesses to resume opera...

If you are looking for an excuse to indulge in a donut or two, here is a perfect one.  Friday, June 5, 2020, is National Donut Day, which means it is your civic duty to devour o...

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are always thrilled to welcome new crew members to the orbiting laboratory. However, the May 31, 2020, arrival of NASA as...

Since May 26, 2020, cities across the US have been gripped by protests seeking justice for George Floyd, an unarmed African American man who died in police custody on May 25, 20...

Over the past two decades, powerful instruments, like the now-retired Kepler space telescope, have allowed astronomers to identify thousands of exoplanets. While the unique new ...

Are you looking for an "out of this world" gift for dad this Father's Day? Then you are in luck, for June 21, 2020, also happens to be the day of a relatively rare annular solar...