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.

If you were born in May, you share your birth season with Taurus (through May 20) and Gemini (from May...

If you were born in November, you share your birth season with Scorpio (through November 21) and Sagittarius (from November...

Maple seeds have been swirling everywhere this spring. Find out what it means and the science behind their flight!

The calendar says fall begins on one date. Meteorologists say another. But trees, birds, butterflies, and frost may tell an entirely different story. Here are the three ways autumn really begins—and how to tell when fall has arrived where you live.

Can you really balance an egg only on the fall equinox? Discover the surprising truth behind the famous equinox egg-balancing myth and try it yourself.

If you were born in March, you share your birth season with Pisces (through March 20) and Aries (from March...

When will the first snowfall happen where you live? See our U.S. first snow map and typical first snowfall timing from September through winter.

If you were born in July, you share your birth season with Cancer (through July 22) and Leo (from July...

Have you noticed your lawn suddenly soaking wet every September morning even though it hasn't rained? Longer nights, cooler temperatures, and lingering late-summer moisture create ideal conditions for heavy morning dew.