Rain hits the ground in drops of different sizes, but the mechanism that produces this distribution is unclear. Could it be that all we need to know is contained in the death of a single drop? In this ...

We all know Auld Lang Syne from bleary-eyed New Year’s Eve renditions, but have you ever wondered exactly what the words mean, and where they come from? And what about the tune? Most of us will know ...

Roses can be delicate creatures in winter. Tea, grandiflora, and floribunda roses are especially so, as they are bred for beauty more than hardiness. Some climbing roses and miniature roses can be ...

Jazz versions of holiday classics can bring up these feelings even with no singer, though perhaps start with Ella Fitzgerald’s classic album “Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas.” Other sweet as ...