Truckers are the unsung heroes of this pandemic
March 23, 2020, 3:47 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Rain, shine or coronavirus, truckers keep the economy afloat.
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.
Mystery of the solar-powered ghost ship that washed ashore 3 years ago finally solved
December 1, 2019, 12:34 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
It drifted over 2,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.
Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new Cybertruck
November 22, 2019, 8:38 a.m. by Ben Bolton
The future of trucks is here.
The one big thing to know when buying an electric vehicle
October 24, 2019, 2:45 p.m. by Guest Columnist
The best EV isn't what online reviews are telling you.
A bike is like 'a rolling walking stick'
October 14, 2019, 11:10 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
It's also a great excuse to keep moving, but we need safe lanes for it.
This bike lane is covered in solar panels. (It's also in the middle of a highway)
October 10, 2019, 8:21 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The 20-mile lane generates enough electricity to power the highway's lights.
Walking while old is killing a lot more pedestrians than walking while distracted
August 28, 2019, 10:08 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
There are all kinds of distracted and compromised people in our roads. Some of them cannot help it.
What's the best car for older drivers?
August 19, 2019, 8:26 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
Just about everyone recommends a big gasoline-powered SUV. This will not end well.
When it comes to aging in place, self-driving cars won't save us
July 22, 2019, 4:16 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
A new study finds that older people react a lot more slowly when they take the wheel.
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.
Which is better: Car wash or DIY?
July 2, 2019, 4:17 p.m. by Katy Rank Lev
Commercial car washes have advantages over your driveway.
Electric cars are quiet. Maybe too quiet.
July 2, 2019, 12:53 p.m. by Jim Motavalli
And now the EU's rules on the issue have kicked into gear.
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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.
