Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A video of a unique optical phenomenon known as a "glory" spotted from a plane has gone viral on TikTok. Heather Reedy, a ...

A skier in the right place at the right time managed to capture an incredible weather phenomenon, known as a sun dog, on camera. The rare sight is also known as a mock sun, and appears at 22 degrees ...

As the global population ages, understanding the variability in cognitive aging becomes increasingly important. Why do some individuals remain cognitively sharp while others experience significant ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

Have you ever learned a new term, only to find that you now see or hear it everywhere you go? That’s the “frequency illusion” at play. But is it just that? The “Baader-Meinhof phenomenon,” also known ...

The Glitch in the Matrix phenomenon is an uncanny experience that seemingly can’t be explained rationally. As its name suggests, it’s inspired by a scene in 1999 sci-fi blockbuster The Matrix. Here, ...