Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel
February 14, 2020, 11:24 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests.
How to stay healthy on a plane right now
February 5, 2020, 1:19 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
With fears of the coronavirus — and flu season — here's how to stay safe in the sky.
What kind of animals belong on flights?
January 23, 2020, 2:49 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The rules for service and support animals are changing rapidly.
Sweden has invented a word to shame people for flying
November 8, 2019, 12:12 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
And it's actually working.
The sky's the limit for these 120 girls on an all-female flight to NASA
October 11, 2019, 1:09 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
They hope to get them inspired to pursue flight or space careers.
Photographer captures airplanes' rainbow trails
September 17, 2019, 11:31 a.m. by Ben Bolton
The technicolor contrails light up the sky.
What an increase in air turbulence means for frequent fliers
July 15, 2019, 11:45 a.m. by Thomas Kostigen
Here's how to plan a flight around potentially severe turbulence.
What are chemtrails, and are they dangerous?
July 9, 2019, 3:57 p.m. by Clint Williams
Is the government really spraying toxic substances at 50,000 feet? Probably not, but here's what's really going on up there.
Circus lions who never knew the sun take their first steps on the wide open plains
March 8, 2019, 9:11 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
3 circus lions and a cub fly thousands of miles to their forever home in South Africa.
5 tips for sticking to your daily travel budget
February 15, 2019, 12:13 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Stretch how much you have to spend each day with a little planning.
These unusual therapy animals lighten the mood at U.S. airports
February 4, 2019, 8:59 a.m. by Josh Lew
More airports are bringing in therapy animals to help relieve the human stress of travel.
Airports collect food for unpaid TSA workers
January 25, 2019, 8:23 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
These federal employees could use your help during the government shutdown.
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10 eye-opening benefits of walking
From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers.
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Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
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A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
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How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
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Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
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What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.
