The Program Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child—our own two eyes. All is a miracle. — Thich Nhat Hanh A miracle: An unexpected event or revelation that brings an outcome one has hoped...

A Look at Awe On Vimeo, watch a presentation by Jason Silva based on research including the book, The Biological Advantage of Being Awestruck, by Nicholas Humphrey. More Research on Unexplained Phenomena Abundant Internet articles hypothesize about as-yet-unexplained natural phenomena....

These earthquake lights were observed minutes before the 8.0 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan, China in 2008. Photo is from a video posted on YouTube.

The photograph of ball lightning is reproduced from the HypeScience website. The 1886 illustration of ball lightning, “Globe of Fire Descending into a Room,” is public domain from the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Sources used for this story include: “Rai… Heaven: Where Rocks Go Wandering,” by Tim Cahill (National Geographic). The world still holds many wonders that science—so far— cannot explain. As you learn about the three mysteries described, see if you can hypothesize any scientific...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity A clear plastic box, filled halfway with water A hand mirror that will fit inside the box Flashlight Thick black construction paper or poster board, scissors, and tape A white card Preparation for Activity Plan to do this activity in a room you can...