Tesla releases new 'dog mode' for pet owners
February 14, 2019, 2:39 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Clever option prevents your pups from getting too hot and informs others of your imminent return.
How pedestrians avoid running into each other
December 19, 2018, 8:07 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Walkers have a comfort zone to prevent collisions.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to depression
December 17, 2018, 11:32 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Researchers discover that an overwhelming number of older adults with low vitamin D levels suffer from depression.
Future archaeologists will remember us by the chicken bones we left behind
December 14, 2018, 3:25 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
In just 70 years, we've managed to build a brand-new chicken.
Luxembourg is making public transit free to all
December 12, 2018, 8:21 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The Rhode Island-sized nation is the first country to nix transit fares.
There's a massive ecosystem twice the size of the world's oceans beneath our feet
December 10, 2018, 4 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
'It’s like finding a whole new reservoir of life on Earth,' says one of the scientists behind the 10-year study.
How much screen time is too much for kids?
December 10, 2018, 10:59 a.m. by Angela Nelson
From toddlers to teens, glowing screens can harm their bodies and minds. Here's how to reduce screen time, and why you should.
Why San Francisco nixing parking minimums is a win for the environment
December 5, 2018, 1:45 p.m. by Matt Hickman
The move, the largest of its kind for an American city, could lower emissions and encourage public transit.
Now we know how much starlight the universe has ever created
December 4, 2018, 12:44 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Scientists used the Fermi gamma-ray telescope to calculate it over time.
How to survive a long airplane flight
November 29, 2018, 9:59 a.m. by Laura Moss
No one looks forward to spending hours and hours in a cramped airplane seat, but there are ways to make those lengthy flights more comfortable.
Become a bee with 'Bee Simulator'
November 24, 2018, 9:58 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Family-friendly video game involves saving a hive from humans and other insects.
Your nose hides a robust germ defense system
November 20, 2018, 9:36 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
New research shows bacteria-killing exosomes ride a wave of mucus to ward off germs before they enter your body.
Why do millennials drive less than boomers?
November 19, 2018, 12:52 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
How you get around determines where you live, and vice versa.
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Students in Finland offer a succinct lesson in commuting
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13 optical illusions that will blow your mind
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In 1972, a computer model predicted the end of the world — and we're on track
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Tesla releases new 'dog mode' for pet owners
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Plane, train or automobile: Which has the biggest footprint?
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5 brilliant mathematicians and their impact on the modern world
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10 of the snowiest places
Some of these cities get hundreds of inches of snow each year.
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These places always have gorgeous weather
Sunny and 80 degrees? Sign us up! These locales are the perfect escape from the cold.
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14 spectacular ice caves
Whether they're hiding beneath glaciers or inside a mountain, ice caves are strange and surreal.
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A breathtaking look at our national parks
Whether you're an armchair traveler or planning a trip, enjoy these winter wonderlands.
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10-not-too-cold destinations
Just because you're going north for the winter doesn't mean you'll get frozen.
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