With the revival of a beloved tradition, kids are getting to experience a real-life “Night at the Museum.”

When it comes to emotional states, we’d all love to vacillate between being happy and having the time of our lives. But research into an idea called emodiversity suggests that experiencing many different emotions — even negative ones — is a good thing.

What’s on your Thanksgiving menu? With the big feast just a few days away, read some food preparation tips and other helpful info from an immunologist to prevent you from feeling queasy on the holiday.

How long has Friendsgiving been celebrated? Learn the (short) history of the word.

Take a look at the Nature inFocus Photography Awards winners, chosen out of nearly 16,000 submissions.

A new tuberculosis drug may be a breakthrough in treating and curing the deadly disease.

Speaking a second language is already an incredible boon for traveling and experiencing different cultures, but according to recent research out of Trinity College Dublin, it may also come with a significant health benefit.

A Georgia teen is on a mission to collect and donate 5,000 gloves, hats, and scarves for kids in need. Meet the young philanthropist and learn more about his nonprofit, Loved and Protected.

From cost savings to environmental concerns, it’s easy to see why a growing number of cities are offering free public busing. Many of these initiatives are found in international locales, but the concept has also taken root in America’s heartland.

Over the past 70 years or so, the Disney Imagineers have devised such wonders as “It’s a Small World” and “Space Mountain.” And now, the team is throwing its creative power behind a particularly special project: a fire-damaged park in Altadena.

Coping with autoimmune diseases like lupus or arthritis can be especially challenging for kids — so one New York sleepaway camp is helping to bring some normalcy to their lives.

Fetching $236.4 million, a Gustav Klimt painting just became the most expensive modern artwork sold at auction.

While we may nod our head or tap our feet along with the beat of a song absentmindedly, these movements are actually conscious decisions. But according to new research, we may also sync our bodies to a tune in less obvious — and less voluntary — ways.

The honorees of Michelin’s 2025 Northeast Cities guide have been announced — and there’s only one new three-star restaurant.

ICYMI, the 2026 Met Gala theme is “Costume Art” — learn what that entails.

Last month, four healthy cheetah cubs were born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia — and now, you can watch the adorable youngsters grow up in real time via livestream.

Raise your hand if you’re flying during the holiday season — and keep it up if you’re already dreading the jet lag you may feel once you reach your destination. Luckily, there are ways to combat the disruption to circadian rhythm that occurs when we cross time zones.

Two new-to-the-public pieces by none other than Johann Sebastian Bach were recently performed for the first time in over three centuries.

The stars of a “high drama” peregrine falcon livestream have taken flight for the first time — watch the chicks in action.

Who couldn’t use some alto saxophone to jazz up their Tuesday morning? Read up on some of the best examples of alto saxophone playing — including several standout performances from “poster player” Charlie Parker.

Meet King Owlbert, an injured northern pygmy owl who was flown (via plane) to safety in Alaska.

You might not be able to move away from light pollution, but you can move your telescope. That’s the idea behind Starfront Observatories, a telescope farm in a remote part of Texas that’s renowned for its exceptionally dark skies.

Art is for all: A German family is sharing their epic private art collection with the public.

He’s back! Contender, the largest tagged male great white shark, resurfaced off the coast of New Jersey.

Social media has given rise to numerous challenges purported to reveal the truth about romantic relationships. Certain of these are more dubious than others, but one test that’s recently gone viral has some solid science behind it.

Where some see a stack of LEGOs, this teen saw an opportunity to make a functioning robotic hand.

You don’t have to drink beer to enjoy it: Just ask those who play competitive steinholding.

Part of NYC’s 2025 Performa Biennial, this dance piece combines art and sound — and stars elementary school students.

Ever told yourself you’re too old to do something? Below, we make the science-backed case for embracing every birthday with positivity and offer some words of wisdom from an expert on how you can put that mindset into practice.

Meet the volunteer musicians who travel to play taps at military funerals.

Each year, $11 billion worth of unopened, unexpired prescription medication is thrown away — but one organization is working to redistribute it to low-income communities in the U.S. instead.

Pickleball and padel may be among the trendiest sports to play with friends, but have you ever taken a swing at spogomi? All it requires are your hands, a bag, and a penchant for picking up litter.

Much of the U.S. saw its first snowfall of the season this week, a sign that winter is surely coming. The perfect activity for the colder months? Going to the movies.

Meet the author who went from nearly giving up writing to penning 2025’s sleeper hit.

Perk up, coffee lovers! Contrary to conventional wisdom, a recent study found that drinking a cup of joe a day may protect the heart against atrial fibrillation, or A-fib.

Artificial Christmas trees can get pricey — here’s when you’re most likely to snag a more affordable option. 🌲

Researchers developed a new blood test that may be able to determine the severity of concussions in teens.

The best destinations aren’t always the most famous ones — at least according to National Geographic’s 2026 “Best of the World” list. Four spots in the U.S. made the cut, and most of them aren’t tourist giants.

Pixar dropped the first teaser trailer for “Toy Story 5” — and it seems Woody and Buzz have some stiff (and tech-savvy) competition.

Today is World Kindness Day, one of our favorite “holidays.” Learn about the Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit Wildly Kind, which gamifies random acts of kindness while engaging communities.

A keyboard for people with Parkinson’s disease won this year’s James Dyson Award in the medical category.

In 2018, Colin O’Brady completed the first solo, unsupported, and unaided crossing of Antarctica, covering 932 miles in 54 days. Now, seven years later, the adventurer is pushing that finish line even farther.

As the gift-giving season fast approaches, so does the intensity of holiday shopping — so we put together a special article to share with you today: a roundup of our team’s favorite purchases of the year.

If you need to feel a dose of hope today, we recommend setting aside a few minutes to watch this viral video from an Ohio school.

David Drake was a potter who created a massive collection of stoneware vessels in the mid-1800s, but he wasn’t allowed to own any of his work because he was enslaved. Now, a Boston museum is returning two of his rare ceramic pots to his descendants.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted a new batch of superstars — see some of this year’s honorees.

Qantas released the first images of its aircraft designed to take on the world’s longest commercial flights, the latest update in the airline’s quest to make nonstop, ultra-long-haul journeys a reality.

Today is Veteran’s Day, an opportunity to honor former service members. And although the holiday’s history is well-known, few know about the man — a humble Kansas shoe repairman — who prompted its evolution.

A few decades back, the Hidden River Cave was a miles-long wasteland filled with sewage — so you can only imagine the foul odor that permeated from its depths. Today, after years of cleanup, it's a stench-free tourist attraction.

A senior at a high school in Pennsylvania, Justin is autistic and has “always been a little different from his peers,” his neighbor Mia wrote to ABC News. That’s why it was all the more special when Justin’s classmates voted him homecoming king.