A new analysis of mineral grains has refuted the "glacial transport theory" that suggests Stonehenge's bluestones and Altar ...

The Atlantic’s Science, Technology, and Health desk has had a busy 2025: Our writers have spent the year probing the limits of human consciousness and gene-editing technology, studying the ubiquity of ...

As thousands of people descended upon Stonehenge in England to see the winter solstice, the official start to winter, one furry fellow stole the show. In a now-viral video, an adorable black cat ...

Thousands of people cheered and danced around Stonehenge as the sun rose over the prehistoric stone circle on Sunday, the winter solstice. The crowds, many dressed as druids and pagans, had gathered ...

Hurricane Melissa has made landfall as a powerful Category 5 storm in Jamaica As of Oct. 28, the storm has maximum sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts up to 220 mph Melissa is not only the strongest ...

The Exorcist. Poltergeist. The Shining. You probably get goosebumps just thinking about these movies, and for good reason! The best horror movies stay with you long after those final credits roll, ...

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Known as the patron saint of animals and ecology, the 13th-century Italian friar is often remembered for his ...

The season is known as both “fall” and “autumn.” The word “autumn” comes from Latin, while “fall” originated in 17th-century Britain as a shortening of the phrase “fall of the leaf.” While both are ...

In Season 1 of “Big Cats 24/7,” we met scrappy, smart cheetahs who managed to survive in a world ruled by lions. Now, lightning-fast Pobe is back with a new challenge on her paws: raising two adorable ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Scientists dissecting a Neolithic cow molar may have unlocked the mystery of its role in Stonehenge’s creation. By slicing into the tooth, ...

The popular maxim that “facts don’t care about your feelings” has become a touchstone of modern debate. It suggests that truth is harsh and objective, immune to the influence—or distortion—of emotion.