Researchers have found a distinct absence of mentions of blue in ancient texts, but does that mean the color didn't exist? It’s hard to imagine a world without the color blue. What would come of the ...

These shades will soothe your senses—and look good doing it.

This segment originally aired in December 2023. It aired again in March 2025. Every other Friday on Morning Edition, the Outside/In team answers a question from a listener about the natural world.

The color blue has many associations—metaphorically “feeling blue” as depressed, musically singing “the blues,” politically progressive “blue states,” or optimistic “blue sky” goals. But what effect ...

Blue-green paint colors provide the best of both worlds—the calming feel of blue and the rejuvenating energy of green. From bright and refreshing hues to deep and moody shades, blue-green paint colors ...