An illustration of a total solar eclipse. The Great American Eclipse of 2017 will take place on Aug. 21.

Get ready for the Great American Eclipse

Taking place on Aug. 21, this total eclipse will be visible from coast to coast in the U.S.

Spaghetti being twirled onto a fork from a spoon

Spaghetti being twirled onto a fork from a spoon

How much do you know about dining customs around the world?

Avoid global faux pas at the dinner table.

Spaghetti being twirled onto a fork from a spoon

Spaghetti being twirled onto a fork from a spoon

How much do you know about dining customs around the world?

Making a salad with dandelion greens is one of many ways to enjoy the invasive Taraxacum officinale

Making a salad with dandelion greens is one of many ways to enjoy the invasive Taraxacum officinale

5 invasive plants you can eat

People with irritable bowel syndrome may benefit from probiotics. For everyone else, the benefits aren't as black and white.

People with irritable bowel syndrome may benefit from probiotics. For everyone else, the benefits aren't as black and white.

Do you really need probiotics?

French bulldog puppy prepares to leap

French bulldog puppy prepares to leap

Watch a little puppy take a big leap of faith

July 25, 2017, 4:18 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

Teeny French bulldog has to howl and yelp before he makes his big jump.

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In an age of time scarcity, a new study finds that when we spend money on housekeepers, grocery delivery and other time-saving services, we have greater life satisfaction.

In an age of time scarcity, a new study finds that when we spend money on housekeepers, grocery delivery and other time-saving services, we have greater life satisfaction.

Yes, money can buy happiness — if what you're buying is time

July 25, 2017, 12:33 p.m. by Angela Nelson

New study finds that spending money to buy time-saving services is linked to greater life satisfaction.

Supplements

Supplements

Are dietary supplements safe?

July 25, 2017, 11:23 a.m. by Judd Handler

The health benefits of taking a supplement are debatable. In some cases, those pills can be dangerous.

A sea turtle makes its way to the ocean near Cozumel, Mexico

A sea turtle makes its way to the ocean near Cozumel, Mexico

Man helps sea turtle swim off into the sunrise

July 25, 2017, 10:05 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick

After flipping the turtle over, the man recorded the turtle's short journey to the ocean.

Woman focusing on mental health

Woman focusing on mental health

Why is it still such a big deal to take a mental health day?

July 25, 2017, 9:18 a.m. by Jenn Savedge

Mental health issues — no matter the cause — are still stigmatized and trivialized in American society.

Marine Animal Entanglement Response team in Provincetown disentangled a young humpback whale northeast of Nauset Inlet.

Marine Animal Entanglement Response team in Provincetown disentangled a young humpback whale northeast of Nauset Inlet.

Rescuers free a young humpback whale tangled in buoys near Cape Cod

July 25, 2017, 8:56 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

The whale was towing two bright orange buoys when it was spotted by a charter boat.

Now through October, Archbishop's Park is home to the world's fastest urban zip line

Now through October, Archbishop's Park is home to the world's fastest urban zip line

Soar above London along the world's fastest urban zip line

July 25, 2017, 8:24 a.m. by Matt Hickman

You can fly! New attraction on the River Thames caters to urban adventurers with Peter Pan aspirations.

senior man and woman walking dog on beach in winter

senior man and woman walking dog on beach in winter

Dogs are the key to staying active as we age

July 24, 2017, 6:30 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

People who walk their dogs tend to get more exercise, especially in winter.

Jungle Sounds Planet Earth

Jungle Sounds Planet Earth

Boost your joy with 'Planet Earth' unplugged

July 24, 2017, 4:59 p.m. by Michael d'Estries

The BBC just uploaded 10-hour-long visual soundscapes of deserts, mountains, jungles and islands from 'Planet Earth II.'

chinese statue

chinese statue

Mom may be gone, but what about all her stuff?

July 24, 2017, 3:51 p.m. by Lloyd Alter

Getting rid of stuff can be hard, but online auction services can really make a difference.

Moon craters

Moon craters

Surprising new evidence suggests moon's interior might be 'wet'

July 24, 2017, 2:38 p.m. by Bryan Nelson

The exact origin of so much water on the moon remains a mystery.

A woman holds up an eggplant harvested from an Israeli food forest

A woman holds up an eggplant harvested from an Israeli food forest

How to start a food forest

July 24, 2017, 1:34 p.m. by Ilana Strauss

It's a low-maintenance way to grow fruit, vegetables and more.

It's tight up there ...

The incredible shrinking economy seat (and other ways flying has changed)

10 of the world's most colorful cities

You can find art even in Marfa, Texas.

9 not-so-big cities with rich cultural scenes

The Linn Cove Viaduct, a part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, brings together nature and travel.

10 scenic highways for your daydreaming pleasure

Antietam National Battlefield Park survived various development-minded plans.

11 preservation success stories

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