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.'
When spring cleaning doesn't bring you joy
March 27, 2019, 9:23 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
If you can't bring yourself to go all Marie Kondo on cleaning this year, try taking some attainable baby steps.
Why listening to music while trying to do something creative is a terrible idea
March 4, 2019, 8:22 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
That song in the background is probably upstaging you.
Ikea curtains pull double-duty as air purifiers
February 27, 2019, 8:24 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The home furnishings giant wants to help us breathe easier with pollutant-busting window treatments.
'Green inequity' plagues U.S. cities, study finds
February 4, 2019, 8:19 a.m. by Matt Hickman
A lot of green in the bank means greater access to parks and trees.
Why we should ban glitter, just like we banned microbeads
December 17, 2018, 10:43 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Made of plastic and metal, it harms our oceans just like microbeads.
Why Brits are tossing empty potato chip bags in the mail, not the trash
December 10, 2018, 12:59 p.m. by Matt Hickman
An anti-plastic campaign directed at the Britain's most beloved crisp company is leading to changes in packaging and recycling.
More than 95% of the world's population is breathing unsafe air
December 7, 2018, 11:36 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Air pollution falls behind high blood pressure, smoking and poor diet as a leading cause of death.
Mexico City's garden-lined highway is thriving, but not without criticism
November 9, 2018, 9:14 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Some call it a case of aesthetics trumping actual environmental impact.
Here's what happens when you hold back gas
October 27, 2018, 1:08 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
It's going to get out one way or another.
Sunlight may help kill dust-based bacteria
October 23, 2018, 9:34 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Researchers found that rooms exposed to sunlight kept the germ population in check better than rooms that received no sunlight at all.
It's easier to breathe in Beijing these days
October 19, 2018, 10:03 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Five of the best 7 months for Beijing air quality have occurred since last summer.
12 ways to get clean air without chemicals
October 8, 2018, 10:26 a.m. by Chanie Kirschner
The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside, but there are natural ways to clear the air.
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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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