Why dark skies matter
April 4, 2016, 3:43 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Turn off the lights. Light pollution impacts energy use, wildlife and health.
How do I know I'm adopting a healthy pet?
April 4, 2016, 3:28 p.m. by Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell
5 questions to ask before you take home that doggy (or kitty) in the window.
What's the difference between a centipede and a millipede?
April 4, 2016, 2:59 p.m. by Sidney Stevens
They’re both freakishly long and leggy, but they’re not the same. Here’s how to tell these beneficial critters apart.
Weird star's atmosphere is almost pure oxygen
April 4, 2016, 2:53 p.m. by Kristen Bobst
The white dwarf Dox has scientists re-thinking their understanding of stars.
7 secrets to better green tea
April 4, 2016, 2:47 p.m. by Chanie Kirschner
Get the most out your cup of tea with these easy preparation tips.
5 fresh meal delivery options
April 4, 2016, 2:04 p.m. by Lambeth Hochwald
Chow down on healthy food, even when you're busy, with these meal delivery services.
How farming and tech collide to make you a smarter consumer
April 4, 2016, 12:53 p.m. by Stacy Tornio
Farmers markets are great, but they aren’t the only option for people who want to eat more organically. Raise your farm-to-table IQ with these websites.
Zaha Hadid's first U.K. building was designed to make sick people feel better
April 4, 2016, 11:17 a.m. by Matt Hickman
A grounded structure from an architect famed for the otherworldly.
It's illegal to have a rain barrel in Colorado, but that's about to change
April 4, 2016, 10:51 a.m. by Tom Oder
State legislators in Colorado are working to make it legal for residents to harvest rainwater for irrigation.
Meet the real animals behind 'Finding Dory'
April 4, 2016, 6:30 a.m. by Catie Leary
You might already know that Dory is a Pacific blue tang and Nemo is a clownfish, but how well do you know the other species that are represented in the films?
Why screech owls keep blind snakes in their nests
April 4, 2016, 6 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
When owls let these little reptiles make themselves at home, it's a benefit for the whole family.
Japan activates its subterranean Fukushima ice wall
April 3, 2016, 3:16 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Advanced refrigeration system, nearly a mile long, is meant to keep contaminated water from the damaged nuclear plant from escaping into the sea.
The state with the lowest resting heart rate is...
Sharks found living inside an active volcano
Sinkhole forms in pond, devours 25 tons of fish
This simple sitting test could predict how long you will live
Rare photo of Billy the Kid purchased for $2 at junk shop is worth $5 million
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