NEWS

When synchronized swimming was first introduced as an Olympic event, it came in three varieties: duet, eight-woman and … solo?

Pink flamingos’ ability to stand on one leg seems impressive—but it might be less of a balancing act than you think.

Dementia and Alzheimer's both affect cognitive functioning and can interfere with daily life, but they're not the same.

Fish may become addicted to methamphetamine leaching into urban waterways, a new lab-based study suggests.

Improving work-life balance implies a drop-off in what you can accomplish at work—but Iceland’s experiments suggest this isn’t so.

A rare, white variegated Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma ignited a bidding war when it was listed on a New Zealand auction site.

This ‘Serenity by Jan’ candle almost definitely smells better than the fictional version from ‘The Office.’

If you've been using a knife to cut cheese for your Ritz, you've been ignoring a genius part of the cracker's design.

If you’re trying to teach yourself how to fall asleep faster, reading before bed is a good habit to pick up—here’s why.

So, what is a Starbucks Puppuccino? Since the treat’s most ardent fans (dogs) can’t tell you, we will.

From an island infested with snakes to a vault holding a very special secret recipe, these dangerous, mysterious, or otherwise forbidden places are off-limits to the public.

Semicolon-versus-colon is one of the most fearsome face-offs in the grammar game. Here’s how to come out on top.