A supermoon will light up the night skies, also, the Draconid and Orionid meteor shower peak during the month. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

In Nanjing, China, celebrating the Chinese New Year isn’t complete without the Qinhuai lanterns. Lighting up the sky each year, the lanterns are part of a tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years. Made mostly of bamboo,...

Experience the explosive spectacle of Tultepec's festival, where fireworks and tradition ignite.

Experience the explosive spectacle of Tultepec's festival, where fireworks and tradition ignite.

There are more than 2,000 firefly species, found on every continent except for Antarctica — an astonishing diversity of movement and light. Firefly scientist Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh explores the mysteries of these little beetles that...

You’re just one history final away from a relaxing spring break. But you still have so much to study! You decide to follow in the footsteps of many students before you, and pull an all-nighter. So, what happens to your brain when you...

The sun god was in love with the moon goddess, Ix Chel. But the goddess' grandfather was very possessive, and would not let the sun god anywhere near his beloved granddaughter. Desperate to be together, they escaped and were ready to...

While flying over a metropolitan or densely populated area at night, it’s likely that you won’t see stars from the airplane window. This is because the excessive artificial lighting (i.e., light pollution) of the city can light up the...

While flying over a metropolitan or densely populated area at night, its likely that you wont see stars from the airplane window. This is because the excessive artificial lighting (i.e., light pollution) of the city can light up the sky...

It never gets dark anymore. Not REALLY dark, anyway. Not like it used to. Light pollution is not only making it more difficult to see the night sky, but it's also affecting our health. For the past century and a half, since the dawn of...

Weird History Food is going worldwide. From greasy fried chicken and pizzas covered in cheese, to super sweet and sugary treats, Americans love their fast food. There's a McDonald's on the corner streets of even the smallest towns in...

LIGHT THE CANDLES BRIGHT SONG LYRICS' Oh, light the candles bright, And dance around the light. Heigh-ho the derry-oh, It's Hanukkah tonight. Spin the dreidel round, And watch it falling down. Heigh-ho the derry-oh, It's Hanukkah...

In a few special places around the world, the ocean lights up at night with countless tiny blue flashes thanks to some tiny organisms and science.

When he was young, artist Shih Chieh Huang loved taking toys apart and perusing the aisles of night markets in Taiwan for unexpected objects. Today, this TED Fellow creates madcap sculptures that seem to have a life of their own—with...

By the light of the moon, a group sneaks into the woods, where they take mind-altering substances, switch it up romantically and brush up against creatures from another dimension. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” sees Shakespeare play with...

Leo Villareal is an artist, but his tools aren't paint and canvas; he manipulates light, color and computer code to create monumental works of public art. In a dazzling talk, he takes us inside his efforts to light up some of the world's...

How often do you see the true beauty of the night sky? TED Fellow Lucianne Walkowicz shows how light pollution is ruining the extraordinary -- and often ignored -- experience of seeing directly into space.

Subscribe to Naked Science -http://goo.gl/wpc2Q1' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Science - Every other Wednesday we present a new video, so join us to see the truth laid bare... Around 4 billion years ago a chance alignment of the...

Journey to the heart of Java, Indonesia, where the deceptive beauty of Kawah Ijen Volcano hides its dangerous secrets. Explore the acidic crater lake and witness the mesmerizing blue flames that light up the night sky, fueled by...

Journey to the heart of Java, Indonesia, where the deceptive beauty of Kawah Ijen Volcano hides its dangerous secrets. Explore the acidic crater lake and witness the mesmerizing blue flames that light up the night sky, fueled by...

Journey to the heart of Java, Indonesia, where the deceptive beauty of Kawah Ijen Volcano hides its dangerous secrets. Explore the acidic crater lake and witness the mesmerizing blue flames that light up the night sky, fueled by...

A large meteor was seen streaking across the night sky in southwest China. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Subscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium...

Everyone could use a few more smiles in their daily lives…and watching a funny video will often do the Trick... or Treat! OnlyGood TV celebrates Halloween with videos that highlight all the costumes, candies, and...

You may recognize the actor Gary Sinise from his role in Forrest Gump: Lieutenant Dan, who fought alongside Forrest in Vietnam—and later reunited with him as a disabled veteran. It was his experience in the role of...