The pendulum at the museum is attached to a 61-foot-long cable. It typically swings as the Earth rotates, knocking down pegs, until it suddenly stopped this month. The Houston Museum of Natural ...

The women of 19th century Cincinnati went crazy for the hottest accessory trend—a bunch of stuff on a string. Although classic charm strings were assembled entirely from buttons, later versions ...

In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

A thick layer of more than 12 miles of rock may explain why Bermuda seems to float above the surrounding ocean. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Personal loans can be handy when you need funding in a pinch for a big expense. Choosing a personal loan with a longer repayment term gives you more time to repay the entire balance, and your monthly ...

The financial strategist and author discusses key principles for assembling a successful portfolio, concentration risk in the US market today, and why he’s an evangelist for ‘defined-duration’ ...

A 43-year-old Long Island man was indicted for one count of murder in the first degree and other related charges for the stabbing death of a CVS worker to death on Christmas Day.