Time

Some people are always late. Science can explain why.

Some people are always late. Science can explain why.

Some people are always late. Science can explain why.

The forgotten plan to make daylight saving time permanent

History & Culture

The forgotten plan to make daylight saving time permanent

The forgotten plan to make daylight saving time permanent

This summer has seen the shortest days in Earth’s recorded history

This summer has seen the shortest days in Earth’s recorded history

This summer has seen the shortest days in Earth’s recorded history

Jet lag doesn’t have to ruin your trip. Here’s what to do

Jet lag doesn’t have to ruin your trip. Here’s what to do

Jet lag doesn’t have to ruin your trip. Here’s what to do

Why daylight saving time exists—at least for now

History & Culture

Why daylight saving time exists—at least for now

Why daylight saving time exists—at least for now

Leap year saved our societies from chaos—for now, at least

Leap year saved our societies from chaos—for now, at least

Leap year saved our societies from chaos—for now, at least

Why the leap second is going away for good

Why the leap second is going away for good

Why the leap second is going away for good

This 2,200-year-old slab bears the world’s first mention of leap year

History & Culture

This 2,200-year-old slab bears the world’s first mention of leap year

This 2,200-year-old slab bears the world’s first mention of leap year

There’s a better way to wake up. Here’s what experts advise.

There’s a better way to wake up. Here’s what experts advise.

There’s a better way to wake up. Here’s what experts advise.

Why we sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ on New Year’s Eve

History & Culture

Why we sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ on New Year’s Eve

Why we sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ on New Year’s Eve

What’s the best morning routine? History may have the answer.

History & Culture

What’s the best morning routine? History may have the answer.

What’s the best morning routine? History may have the answer.

This Saturday, 99% of people on Earth will get sun at the same time

This Saturday, 99% of people on Earth will get sun at the same time

This Saturday, 99% of people on Earth will get sun at the same time

Does eating close to bedtime make you gain weight? It depends.

Science
Mind, Body, Wonder

Does eating close to bedtime make you gain weight? It depends.

Does eating close to bedtime make you gain weight? It depends.

How America settled on a 5-day workweek

History & Culture

How America settled on a 5-day workweek

How America settled on a 5-day workweek

The new year once started in March—here's why

History & Culture

The new year once started in March—here's why

The new year once started in March—here's why

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