9 peculiar facts about praying mantises
September 20, 2018, 2:55 p.m. by Tom Oder
These lizard-eating predators are related to cockroaches, and that's just the first surprise.
10 surprising facts about chimpanzees
September 12, 2018, 10:01 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Chimpanzees are full of surprises, and those surprises can give us insights into our own behavior and history.
7 exercises to improve your balance
September 11, 2018, 10:02 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Balance is tied to both strength and overall physical health.
14 extinct animals that could be resurrected
September 5, 2018, 11:04 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
Can lost species ever become un-extinct? Many scientists believe it's only a matter of time before many extinct animals again walk the Earth through cloning.
10 travel hacks that even seasoned fliers will appreciate
September 5, 2018, 10:57 a.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
These tips and tricks will help you from takeoff to landing.
9 surprising facts about Neanderthals
August 31, 2018, 11:42 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
This long-gone relative was more sophisticated than you might expect.
10 healthier recipes for comfort foods you love
August 30, 2018, 4:40 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
They offer comfort during tough times and help us celebrate, too.
13 things you didn't know about goats
August 29, 2018, 12:11 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
They're born with teeth and they hate the rain. Plus they have kind of creepy eyes.
10 once-influential countries that no longer exist
August 27, 2018, 9:52 a.m. by Josh Lew
From ancient empires to the Cold War, these nations were once major players in global politics.
13 amazing antics of ants
August 23, 2018, 1:48 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Picnic plunder is just one of ants' many talents.
7 mind-bending facts about magic mushrooms
August 22, 2018, 11:29 a.m. by Russell McLendon
From ancient shamans to scientists studying mental health, humans have a long fascination with 'magic' fungi.
8 things to never put in your garbage disposal
August 17, 2018, 11:01 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Plus, 3 items to be cautious about.
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The world's 10 oldest living trees
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Polynesian seafarers discovered America long before Europeans, says DNA study
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What your blood type says about you
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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These electric-blue night clouds are expanding around the globe, says NASA
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See the first images from an asteroid's surface
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Give your time, your money or your expertise — and make a difference.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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