Even those that do not particularly care for math will agree that pi, or “π," is fascinating.  The numerical constant — defined as the ratio of the circumference of a circle to ...

Clothing made from synthetic materials, such as polyester and nylon, has many positive attributes. It is cheap to produce, lasts for a long time, and is comfortable to wear.  Ho...

The social distancing mandates, imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, isolated family members from each other in 2020.  However, it also resulted in some lifelong friendships be...

On August 8, 2021, the United Nations'  Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its first assessment of climate science since 2013. The news was not good. The ...

The COVID-delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics ended on August 8, 2021, with a spectacular closing ceremony and a fireworks show. To mark the occasion, the seven astronauts aboard the In...

Snipping off the sides of an acclaimed painting to fit an assigned space would be unheard of in modern times. But that is exactly what was done to one of Rembrandt van Rijn's mo...

For most people, Friday the 13th is just another day on the calendar.  However, for the superstitious, it is the unluckiest day of the year. The irrational fear of Friday the 13...

Graphic novel lovers rejoice!  Saturday, August 14, 2021, is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD).  This means you can walk into any one of the 2300+ participating retailers and obtain a ...

Thanks to hours of training, gymnasts seem to effortlessly fly through the air at impossible heights. However, a psychological condition, known as "the twisties," can sidetrack ...