Discovery

The legend of the Eight Immortals is a traditional Chinese tale about eight mystical beings, each with unique powers, symbolizing different aspects of life. The stories use fantasy to convey moral teachings of Chinese culture.

Researchers came upon a social media post that led them to the discovery of a new species of sea squirt.

Ereshkigal was the goddess of the underworld in Sumerian mythology. She is the sister of the goddess Inanna (Ishtar) and ruled over the dead, symbolizing justice and the inevitability of death. Respected and feared, her figure represented the cycle of lif...

Ostara is a pagan holiday that celebrates the spring equinox, which occurs between March 19–22 in the Northern Hemisphere. It is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre, who represents spring and new beginnings. Ostara is a Pagan solar holiday honoring...

A walk to the beautiful Mám Éan and St.Patrick's Shrine which was a pre-Christian sacred site.

The Amazons, in Greek mythology, are fierce and independent warriors. They lived in a secluded matriarchal society, famous for their combat skills. The most famous Amazons in Greek mythology include: Hippolyta, queen in possession of the magical girdle, t...

Hikaru dorodango, or "shiny dumpling," is the Japanese art of shaping mud into lustrous, perfect balls. This short film from P2 Photography profiles Bruce Gardner at his studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Watch the process unfold as Gardner collects and s...

What is Schrödinger's Cat? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore Schrodinger's cat and quantum mechanics… Or do they?

But it has a grand name, or at least an acronym. It is known as Luca, the Last Universal Common Ancestor, and is estimated to have lived some four billion years ago, when Earth was a mere 560 million years old.

In this explainer, we 're exploring the mystery of Stonehenge. Who built it? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice talk about the prehistoric landmark and its ancient connection to the stars. Could it have been made by aliens?

Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, is central in the epic Mahabharata and revered for his divine wisdom and miracles. As a charismatic and divine character, he plays a crucial role in the Battle of Kurukshetra, offering spiritual guidance in the Bhagav...

Born in Lumbini in the 6th century B.C. which lies in today´s modern day Nepal, Buddha was a spiritual leader and teacher whose life serves as the foundation of the Buddhist religion. "Siddhartha Gautama" the renowned prince of Shakya Dynasty in Nepal was...

Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the logic behind the leap year, with a brief history in calendars as well.

Many offshore oil rigs are anchored platforms. They use a steel framework anchored to the ocean floor as a foundation for a surface drilling rig, equipment, and living quarters. Platforms may drill in many directions from this base, and they are broken do...

CBS News Texas' Madison Sawyer spoke with the doctor who performed the surgery, but this wasn't their first time meeting.

With the muzzle of a bear, the webbed feet of an otter and a bizarre looking tail, it’s hard to believe that bush dogs are actually dogs. On top of everything else, they hunt exclusively in water.