The Fermi Paradox asks a simple but unsettling question: if the universe is so vast, why haven’t we found evidence of alien civilizations? Scientists have proposed many explanations, but some of the ...

Many people who don’t believe one conspiracy theory about that station—known as the High-frequency Active Auroral Research ...

March is arguably the busiest month in the desert, so whether you're going to the BNP Paribas Open or not, there's plenty to ...

I was never good at “Jeopardy.” My mind is like a wet paper bag, and memories drop through like grapefruits. So, to get revenge on smart people, I made up my own game of jeopardy. Local for 10. This ...

No, but I haven't ruled out the sea lions.

From Christian Bale in The Machinist to Charlize Theron in Monster, these actors put their bodies through a lot for their art ...

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

All in all, this hasn’t been a bad week for America, and so this edition of the 5QT ought to be taken in the positive spirit in which it’s intended. As in, your author is positive that things ought to ...

A "No More Kings" demonstration is planned to protest what organizers call a constitutional crisis. Readers expressed divided ...

Adult Swim TV series like Rick and Morty, Robot Chicken, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force have become iconic among fans. Which are their best shows?

The checkered floor adds to the racing theme, and the whole space feels like someone’s really cool basement rec room, if that ...

The closest most of us will ever get to visiting Mars is watching movies or scrolling through NASA photos, but Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Calhan offers a surprisingly convincing alternative.