Patrick Star, the lovably dim-witted starfish of SpongeBob SquarePants fame, was originally going to be a much different character than the one fans met in Stephen Hillenburg's Nickelodeon classic.

For over two decades now, SpongeBob SquarePants has cemented itself as a contender for the most meme-worthy show of all time.

This is the first of two articles about what makes for a good day in science. If you have an insight or anecdote to share, please get in touch at careersbriefing@nature.com. Science can be a slog: ...

Mark your calendars, folks—August 15th is National No SpongeBob Day, a day so eerily quiet, so disturbingly rectangular-free, it makes the Krusty Krab seem like a tax seminar. No giggles. No ...

The Lettuce Grow Farmstand is an indoor hydroponic garden that can put Mom's dream of growing her own produce within reach. It comes in small, medium (shown), and large versions, as well as indoor and ...

"I pray that you have those SpongeBob kept up somewhere safe… I'm telling you right now, those shoes will be worth something ...

Diplomacy is often perceived as a series of high-level meetings behind closed doors, but for Moon Mi-seon, a Korean university student, it was a day of moving through rooms most people never enter — ...

Children build an insect hotel during an Earth Day-themed event in Prague, the Czech Republic, May 14, 2026. The event was held in Prague on Thursday, featuring educational games, workshops, and ...

As the cost of gas continues to surge, drivers across the country have one burning question on their mind: When can we expect prices at the pump to level out? The national average for gas currently ...

Memorial Day sales offer significant savings on high-ticket patio furniture and outdoor essentials. Major retailers like Wayfair, Lowe's, and Pottery Barn are offering discounts up to 70% off.

Higher gas prices and airfare aren't stopping 45 million Americans from traveling for Memorial Day weekend in 2026, according to AAA's new forecast. "Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, ...

Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over ...