Some blind people can 'see' with their ears
October 7, 2019, 10:54 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Daniel Kish's ability to echolocate has earned him the nickname, the 'real-life Batman.'
Living near a coast is linked with better mental health, study suggests
October 7, 2019, 8:26 a.m. by Russell McLendon
The benefits of 'blue space' may be especially important for lower-income communities, researchers say.
The biggest source of microplastics in fresh water is laundry lint
September 18, 2019, 12:28 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
It goes from your washer to the wastewater treatment plant — and then your drinking glass.
Why we should all embrace the sweet art of 'doing nothing'
August 22, 2019, 9:25 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
This Italian art is like taking a vacation every day.
Visiting a park can make you as happy as Christmas
August 22, 2019, 8:06 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
That upbeat mood can last as long as 4 hours.
9 unusual ways air pollution harms your health
August 15, 2019, 10:43 a.m. by Cory Rosenberg
Air pollution is so pervasive it even affects babies in the womb.
3 more reasons you should avoid triclosan
June 27, 2019, 11:42 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
New studies link triclosan to osteoporosis and impaired muscle function.
Will children really grow horns from too much phone use?
June 21, 2019, 12:01 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
A debunked study is back just in time to scare us straight.
Does an empty baseball field really need outdoor lighting all night?
June 15, 2019, 9:20 a.m. by Russell McLendon
The International Dark-Sky Association has a few ideas to reduce light pollution from sports facilities.
Meditation or vacation: Which one is better?
June 6, 2019, 12:02 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
Researchers dig into the mental and physical health benefits of both.
Where do bedbugs come from?
May 17, 2019, 4:20 p.m. by Chanie Kirschner
These creepy crawlies originated in the tropics and can be found just about everywhere now.
How to avoid germs in public restrooms
April 29, 2019, 11:42 a.m. by Chanie Kirschner
It all boils down to wash, wash, wash your hands.
You don't even want to know what's in your dust
March 27, 2019, 10:02 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
There’s a party going on at your house, and everyone's invited.
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Your 2019 fall foliage guide
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall foliage each year.
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Test your fall knowledge
The days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere: It must be fall.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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