On September 16, 1893, more than 100,000 people gathered along the border of a huge stretch of prairie in what...

Yellowjacket colonies reach peak size as summer winds down, sending hundreds—or even thousands—of hungry workers in search of fruit, garbage and outdoor meals. Here is why they become so noticeable and how to protect your next cookout.

The Atlantic hurricane season reaches its climatological peak around September 10. Here’s why storms are historically most likely now—and why...

Why do apples suddenly turn redder in September? Cool nights, sunny days and anthocyanins create fall’s beautiful apple blush—but red doesn’t always mean ripe.

Late August is here, and you may have noticed there aren’t quite as many hummingbirds zipping around the yard as...

The Perseids may get most of the attention in August, but they aren’t the only meteors streaking across the late-summer...

August 10 is National S’mores Day, and there may be no better excuse to gather around the campfire, roast a...

August 2026 brings one of the year’s finest months for stargazing, with dark skies for the Perseid meteor shower, a...

A vintage page from the 1967 Farmers’ Almanac offers a fascinating look at how children were once expected to behave...

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