Have you ever looked up on a clear night at the stars and noticed that some of them seemed to twinkle or dance? This twinkling is due to the Earth’s atmosphere. When light reaches Earth from a star, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Wonder of wonders, this is the last Weekly Wonder as we all shepherd our kids into this unusual school year. Here are a few fun diversions to ease stress — or, for younger kids, fill the time. The ...

WEBVTT TAKING ON THE GIANTS. HOPEFULLY THEY WIN. IT’S BEEN A LITTLE OVER A DECADE SINCE PLUTO WAS DOWNGRADED FROM A PLANET TO A DWARF PLANET. THIS MORNING, I’M JOINED BY CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR STEF ...