Hotter and drier weather conditions in recent years have heightened wildfire activity across the globe, resulting in twice as many forests being burnt than 20 years ago. Besides forest damage and property loss, hazardous air quality can cause serious harm, especially to those with preexisting health challenges. Ahead, learn what you can do to protect

Buckle up, stargazers and astrology lovers! A major planetary alignment event will take place on Monday, June 19, 2023. This grand alignment will take place between two mighty planets, Jupiter and Saturn. Astrologically speaking, this is a very rare and auspicious time. (A similar alignment will not take place for another 14 years!) Learn what

Hey FA Readers! Many of you who follow our monthly Night Sky Guides asked about the discovery of a new supernova, so we consulted expert astronomer Dean Regas to answer some of your frequently asked questions. Learn about supernovae, particularly the recent discovery (named SN 2023ixf) and how you can see it! Dean also clarifies

Honey bees need help. They are one of nature’s busiest … well, bees. It’s said that a single honeybee visits up to 100 flowers during a single foraging trip. But if you’ve noticed fewer of these fuzzy, buzzy creatures zooming around, it’s because they’re taking more sick days than ever before. Scientists have diagnosed their

There are over 1,000 species of fish in North America’s fresh water alone. Large and small mouth bass, trout, catfish, and salmon get a lot of attention, but there are numerous other popular, weird fish to “school” yourself on. Whether you’re a veteran angler or heading out for your first cast, these tips may inspire you

Sleeping in a tent with the Milky Way stretched across the night sky is a magical camping experience, yet it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find areas with dark enough skies to see the stars, especially near cities! The good news is there are a surprising number of parks and public lands close to forests and coastlines

Quick Reference: All 12 Zodiac Signs Find your birthday in the table below to see your Sun sign, its element, quality, ruling planet, and traditional birthstone. This is the same Western tropical zodiac most American horoscope columns use. Sign Dates Element Quality Ruling Planet Birthstone Aries ♈ Mar 21 to Apr 19 Fire Cardinal Mars

Quick Reference: Birth Flowers by Month January: Carnation (primary), Snowdrop (secondary) February: Violet, Primrose March: Daffodil, Jonquil April: Daisy, Sweet Pea May: Lily of the Valley, Hawthorn June: Rose, Honeysuckle July: Larkspur, Water Lily August: Gladiolus, Poppy September: Aster, Morning Glory October: Marigold, Cosmos November: Chrysanthemum, Peony December: Narcissus (Paperwhite), Holly If you want a

Wondering how to clean a gravestone properly without causing damage? Protect your loved one’s lasting memorial with our simple guide. Over time, a headstone’s surface can unfortunately fall victim to the elements and accumulates environmental buildup, dirt, lichen, moss, algae, bird droppings, tree sap, soil splashing, mildew, and pollution. Regularly maintaining and cleaning a love

Quick Reference: The Next New Moon Next new Moon: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 10:54 p.m. EDT (7:54 p.m. PDT, 02:54 UTC on June 15) Traditional name: New Strawberry Moon Following new Moon: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:44 a.m. EDT How often: Roughly every 29.5 days (one lunar month or “moonth”) Why you cannot