Photographing the deep sky at night can be a complicated business involving specialist knowledge, expensive and bulky equipment and a good deal of patience. DwarfLab's book-sized smart telescopes have ...

Pampas grass was introduced to California by sailors during the gold rush, but Joseph Sexton created an industry in 1872. (Goleta History.com) Most folks know what pampas grass looks like. It ...

Prince was mysterious, sexy. This adaptation of his 1984 film, onstage in Minneapolis, explains too much and comes off as disorienting. By Elisabeth Vincentelli Reporting from Minneapolis Adaptations ...

Many of us develop strong attachments to particular colors, but purple brings out the most focused and enthusiastic devotion. What makes purple so distinctive? Part of the answer comes from optics.

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From tons of new plants to climbing poles made from potato skins, judges for The Garden Center Group’s Retailers’ Choice Awards at Cultivate’25 found 15 winners on the trade show floor. The Garden ...

A scary new synthetic drug known as “purple fentanyl” is raising concern in Nebraska — and it is resistant to Narcan. Cops in Omaha are warning the public about the potentially deadly substance, which ...

How many dwarf planets are there in our solar system? The recent discovery of 2017 OF201 makes the tally anywhere between five and 18, plus hundreds of potentially undiscovered ones, depending on whom ...

If you spot purple paint on your early morning hike, it might be best to turn around and find another route, because you might be trespassing. Many U.S. states abide by the "purple paint law," which ...

Faulty LED streetlights have been turning purple for years across America. As the lights fail, many are replaced. That has led to years of purple streetlights that seemingly appear and then disappear ...

Loropetalums have a bold beauty in landscapes that I admire, but I’ve noticed that the traditional, large varieties can sometimes be a bit overwhelming in small garden spaces. That’s why I love the ...