Cars are engineered to put us to sleep
July 12, 2018, 9:12 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
It will take a bold automaker to introduce uncomfortable, wooden benches and electrified 'snooze control.'
10 streets that helped shape America
July 10, 2018, 3:52 p.m. by Matt Hickman
From parkways to pedestrian malls, PBS takes the wheel for a tour of the nation's most influential streets.
The left lane is for passing, not for cruising
June 20, 2018, 10:22 a.m. by Starre Vartan
You slow-driving, left-lane hoggers know who you are.
10 of the strangest public transit systems
June 18, 2018, 9:28 a.m. by Josh Lew
From an underground funicular to ice buses, there are unique ways around the world to get from one end of a city to another.
Making the case for the electric school bus
June 18, 2018, 8:24 a.m. by Matt Hickman
It's time to turn emissions-spewing yellow buses green.
Why can't we solve the modern traffic jam?
June 16, 2018, 2:12 p.m. by Cory Rosenberg
With more cars on the road and few infrastructure projects to ease congestion, traffic jams are just getting more epic.
How to reduce your carbon footprint from flying
June 3, 2018, 1:32 p.m. by Josh Lew
You probably can't avoid flying, but you can reduce or eliminate your carbon footprint when you do.
London mulls car-free days to curb air pollution
May 18, 2018, 8:24 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Paris, Brussels, Madrid ... is London next?
The roads least taken in America
May 17, 2018, 10:26 a.m. by Josh Lew
These highways pass by beautiful landscapes but aren't frequented by many travelers.
Coming this summer to Central Park: No cars
May 14, 2018, 8:26 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Starting June 26, the verdant heart of the Big Apple will finally be liberated of vehicular traffic.
Costa Rica poised to become world's first fossil fuel-free country
May 11, 2018, 1:39 p.m. by Matt Hickman
The Central American nation's new president makes a bold pledge.
Why we need more pedestrian scrambles
May 8, 2018, 11:38 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Crosswalks shouldn’t have to be such a Hail Mary moment.
New York's Tappan Zee Bridge to live on as artificial reef
May 7, 2018, 8:24 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The decrepit Hudson River span will at long last sleep with the fishes.
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17 popsicle recipes
You only need a popsicle mold and a blender to get started.
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Dogs that love the beach
With the water, the sand and the sea air, there's just so much to adore.
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10 keys to a great vacation
To make sure it's the best time it can be, a little planning is in order.
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Beaches with unique sand
Here are eight beaches where you can find exceptionally beautiful sand that strays from the norm.
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5 smoothie recipes
Feel free to mix and match these ingredients to create your own refreshing combo.
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How to attract fireflies
Fireflies are like nature's fairy lights, and who doesn't want more of that?
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8 places to escape the heat
You can ski, ice skate, play in snow or just enjoy the cool weather.
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