We carry these mixed feelings into 2026, which is slated to be another great—yet perhaps troubled—year for science. No list ...

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Thirty years ago, astronomers weren’t sure planets beyond our solar system even existed. This year, NASA has confirmed its ...

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year Joe Spring, ...

What were the year's top sci-fi shows? Andor and Severance are still up there, but our TV columnist Bethan Ackerley also has some unexpected tips to share ...

This time of year has a lot of merry and bright things to be excited about, but it can be stressful if you’re stumped on what to get your mom, dad, best friend, coworker or kids’ teacher as a holiday ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. When the temperatures drop to “I’m canceling all my plans” lows, cocooning yourself ...

Undoubtedly, 2025 was a bad year for America—but it was a great year for television. The best TV shows of 2025 could be found on streaming, premium cable, and even (even!) public television. They’re ...

In 2025, our science reporters followed the first confirmed glimpse of a colossal squid and a rare look at dinosaur blood vessels. We watched the odds of a future asteroid impact climb to ...

Shooting stars. Stargazers in Salisbury, UK, were treated to a magical sight as the Perseid meteor shower, seen each year when Earth passes through debris left by the comet Swift–Tuttle, rained ...