California and Marijuana Tourism: What You Need to Know

First, it became legal — on Jan. 1, 2018 — for adults to enjoy recreational marijuana, and for shops to sell cannabis in California, thanks to the November 2016 passing of Proposition 64 by voters. Among other things, this new day had weed fans imagining a time in the near future when marijuana tours were just as popular as the state's emblematic wine-country tours.See more

Can Different Bird Species 'Talk' with Each Other?

A good bird-watcher can identify the local species not just by sight, but also by sound. It's something the Audubon Society calls "birding by ear." With practice and a good field guide, avian enthusiasts learn to recognize the trademark "tweets," "cheeps" and "hoots" that various birds emit. See More

Who Knew Fish Sex Could Be So Loud?

Has the 'Twisted' Mystery of Fast Radio Bursts Been Solved?

What's Wrong with Gender Reveal Parties?

"Touchdowns or Tutus?" "Baseballs or Baby Dolls?" If you're invited to one of today's über-popular gender reveal parties, you might see such a question written in icing atop a fancy cake. Not until the cake is cut into and its color – pink or blue – revealed, is the sex of the hosts' baby-to-be proclaimed to the world. Sounds like a fun idea. But there can be a downside... See more >>