National GeographicNowruz is a celebration of springtime—and a brand new yearverified_publisherNational Geographic - Erin BlakemoreNowruz, also known as Persian New Year, has been observed for more than 3,000 years as the victory of spring over darkness.
National GeographicWhy the equinox ushers in the arrival of springverified_publisherNational Geographic - Lori CuthbertEvery six months, the equinox splits Earth's day almost in half. Here's how it happens—and why people have celebrated it since ancient times.
National GeographicWhat is Oktoberfest—and why is it actually in September?verified_publisherNational Geographic - Amy McKeeverBeer. Brats. Lederhosen. Every September, Munich hosts the largest folk festival in the world. Here’s how the tradition got started.
National GeographicWhy isn’t pseudoephedrine on store shelves?verified_publisherNational Geographic - Carrie ArnoldAn FDA committee has ruled that a key ingredient in popular meds like Dayquil and Sudafed PE doesn’t work. But an alternative has always existed.
National GeographicBirth control pills: What you should and shouldn’t worry aboutverified_publisherNational Geographic - Katie CameroNow that the pill is soon to be available over the counter in the U.S., experts weigh in on common questions and concerns about the medication.
National GeographicWhich one of these spiders is a black widow?National Geographic - Liz LangleyThe world of bugs is filled with lookalike species. Why?