Mystery

The midair maneuver that lets cats touch down paws-first, explained by New research

Researchers used high-speed cameras and motion tracking to show the air-righting reflex relies on spine flexion, front and rear body rotation, and tail adjustments that conserve zero angular momentum

An illustrative image of a cat alongside Hanukkah paraphenalia.
Black Hole Blues

Black Hole Blues: At the Edge of Time, Space, and No Return

Gold coins.

French police confirm mystery hoard is legal after man finds coins and ingots near Lyon

Mystery space debris discovered near Western Australia mine sparks multi-agency probe.

Mystery space debris discovered near Western Australia mine sparks multi-agency probe


What was England's mysterious cave with religious carvings used for?

Royston Cave was discovered in the 16th Century filled with carvings of religious figures.

 Carvings in Royston Cave.

Has modernity taken the mystery, wonder away from life and God? - opinion

Science has deciphered too many of nature’s mysteries, thereby eliminating the awe we once felt at our vast, untamed world.

 ENDURING MYSTERIES envelop and captivate us.

Woman finds old love letters hidden in wall of her home, looks for answers

The author, a young woman, shares personal anecdotes about her day while diligently attempting to persuade her beloved to accompany her to a dance.

 A HEARTFELT letter can be life-changing.

Dark secrets of a cursed lake: Solving the mystery behind over 700 deaths

Lake Lanier in Georgia holds a chilling history, claiming numerous lives and harboring a haunted past. What is the cursed lake's secret?

 Illustrative image of Lake Maggiore.