Air fresheners: The secret to a better subway?
May 30, 2017, 7:12 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Washington Metro adds industrial-strength scents to rail line.
Seattle is topping one of its famous floating bridges with light rail
May 22, 2017, 9:42 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The gridlock-relieving rapid transit project is a world's first.
The strange history of the man-eating lions of Tsavo
April 20, 2017, 12:05 p.m. by John Platt
The lions reportedly killed up to 135 people in 1898, but does the truth live up to the myth?
9 best train rides for exploring the national parks
October 26, 2016, 5:05 p.m. by Josh Lew
See the national parks in a whole new light with these train trips.
The Mississippi's longest pedestrian bridge is now open for strolling
October 26, 2016, 11:55 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Bikes are also more than welcome on Big River Crossing.
10 former train stations put to creative new uses
July 29, 2016, 6:07 a.m. by Angela Nelson
When it comes to reduce, reuse, recycle, these former railway stations are nailing the reuse.
Metro LA's rail safety PSAs are a masterwork of gallows humor
June 29, 2016, 10 a.m. by Matt Hickman
You'll never dare cross the yellow line again ...
How to make New York's Penn Station even more harrowing? Top it with a thrill ride
June 21, 2016, 5:52 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Train to Buffalo delayed? Just take a spin on a nauseating free-fall attraction.
In Japan, custom trenches help turtles cross railroad tracks with ease
December 8, 2015, 12:50 p.m. by Matt Hickman
With turtle-related train delays on the rise, engineers come up with an ingenious solution.
$1 a gallon gas? Sure, but there are consequences
December 7, 2015, 1:17 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
Effects include people traveling more, in bigger cars (EV sales are flat), and a dip in public transit.
9 train stations with unforgettable architecture
November 2, 2015, 1:35 p.m. by Josh Lew
These train provide some of the most interesting architecture in the world, including arty escalators, tropical gardens and swooping glass roofs.
Which is better, jet or turbo-prop? Neither
October 29, 2015, 12:04 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
While trying a different way to get to New York City, I conclude that we all deserve better.
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Scientists learn how to record your dreams and play them back to you
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Why are bees producing blue honey?
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Zola the gorilla dances like he's never danced before
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Killer whales are hunting fishing boats like prey
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In praise of 'scruffy hospitality'
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Wanted: Nanny to live in 'lovely, spacious' haunted house in Scotland
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
