Chris Hadfield: Astronaut Life Is Much More Than a Spacewalk
The astronaut shares the moments that changed his life, from his boyhood adventures to the rattling spacewalk during which he found himself going blind.
One Woman Pushes Hula-Hooping to Its Absurd, Glittery Limits
How many hoops can a person hula? Marawa Ibrahim holds the record at 200—but when she's twirling a modest 100, her skill makes your head spin.
When It Comes to Super Bowl Kickers, Who Will Choke First?
The fate of this year's big game could rest with the teams' two formidable kickers—and whether they perform under pressure.
We Need a Radical New Way to Understand Screen Use
To get to the bottom of how screens affect our mental health, we need to demand a lot more of the tech giants who possess our data.
Screens Might Be as Bad for Mental Health as … Potatoes
The science of how technology affects happiness needs a huge statistical upgrade. A new paper charts a path toward better research.
The Insane Numbers Behind Cycling’s Most Masochistic Race
The hour is one of cycling's oldest and most prestigious records: How far can one person ride a bicycle in 60 minutes?
What Is the Dark Side of the Moon?
Yes, China recently landed there, but you're kind of asking the wrong question.
Finally, New Horizons’ First Photos of Ultima Thule
On the first day of the year, NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft captured an icy world 4 billion miles away. Here’s what the photos tell us about the fringes of our solar system.
How to Follow New Horizons’ Historic Flyby of Ultima Thule
On New Year's Eve, NASA's probe will reach Ultima Thule, an icy body at the edge of our solar system. Here's its timeline.
How to Follow New Horizons’ Historic Flyby of Ultima Thule
On New Year's Eve, NASA's probe will reach Ultima Thule, an icy body at the edge of our solar system. Here's its timeline.