In this National Geographic Google+ Hangout, manta ray expert Andrea Marshall, host of “America the Wild” Casey Anderson, conservation biologist Krithi Karanth, and photographer Joel Sartore tell stories of their exploring, and give you tips and inspiration for noticing the wonders of nature, big and small, all around you. Take …

In celebration of the series finale of Breaking Bad I made blue glass candy today! I really enjoy making nerdy themed goodies and decorating them. I’m not a pro, but I love baking as a hobby. Please let me know what kind of treat you would like me to make …

The Pittsburgh Pirates have earned at least a Wild Card berth in the 2013 playoffs, their first postseason visit since the 1992 team that starred Barry Bonds and Andy Van Slyke. Matt Ufford looks back on the things that have happened during the two decades since then. Photo Credits: Brian …

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Ross Miller and Nilay Patel discuss the future Microsoft’s Surface tablets and the legacy of the Courier. Watch the full discussion on The Verge: http://www.theverge.com/2013/9/23/4762280/the-verge-live-surface-2-event-video More from The Verge: Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theverge Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/theverge/videos Visit our playlists: http://www.youtube.com/theverge/playlists Like The Verge on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/verge Follow on …

Microsoft this week announced two new Surface tablets promising greater power, longer battery life, more kickstand positions, and a multitude of new covers. Tom Warren sat down with Surface creator Panos Panay to talk about how the Surface 2 got here and where does the brand go next. Video and …

“Pope Francis offered an olive branch of sorts to the doctrine-minded, conservative wing of the Catholic Church on Friday as he denounced abortions as a symptom of today’s “throw-away culture” and encouraged Catholic doctors to refuse to perform them. Francis issued a strong anti-abortion message and cited Vatican teaching on …

Cassidy Lynn Campbell, 16, cried tears of joy on Friday when she won the crown at her California high school, but euphoria turned to anguish when hate-filled comments began to roll in. “I can never have something good happen to me and people just be happy for me — never,” …

“Grappling with the fact that his father was a convicted rapist and kidnapper was difficult enough. Throw in the glare of the national media, a burglary and his father’s suicide, and Ariel Anthony Castro’s life became surreal. Now, the younger Castro is speaking out about his struggles in an essay …