9 unusual ways air pollution harms your health
November 20, 2019, 12:43 p.m. by Cory Rosenberg
Air pollution is so pervasive it even affects babies in the womb.
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.
Cervical cancer has nearly been eliminated in Australia
October 4, 2018, 12:02 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
It's the first time a nation could completely eliminate a type of cancer.
What makes a city a good place to get old?
October 2, 2018, 6:43 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
We really can build better communities for an aging population.
Just when you thought they couldn't re-invent the pillow, along comes NASA ...
September 17, 2018, 9:21 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Space-age tech may finally cure face-sweating.
These 10 cities are embracing 100% renewable energy
September 15, 2018, 8:14 a.m. by Matt Hickman
St. Louis, Orlando and Norman, Oklahoma, have more in common than you might think.
'Poop Patrol' to hit the streets of San Francisco
August 16, 2018, 8:18 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The team will focus exclusively on clearing away number twos from city sidewalks.
The issue for boomers won't be 'aging in place'
August 13, 2018, 12:58 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
The real question will be 'How do I get out of this place?'
What are the ingredients for the perfect public trash bin?
August 13, 2018, 9:32 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The New York City Department of Sanitation launches the BetterBin design competition to find out.
How tidy people keep their homes clean
August 2, 2018, 8:25 a.m. by Starre Vartan
It's all about working smarter, not harder, for a neat lifestyle.
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Ice-skating babushka is today's moment of zen
71-year-old woman skates across Lake Baikal to gather her wandering cows.
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Why is ice so slippery?
The answer may be stranger than friction.
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25 of the best foods for food donations
Food banks need your help providing healthy foods.
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A fox and a snowy owl met on a winter night
They came. They danced. They may have tried to eat each other.
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How 'hygge' can help you get through winter
The vague cultural concept doesn't translate easily, but it works for Denmark.
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11 home remedies for laryngitis
You're hoarse and you've lost your voice. Here's what might help.
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Why don't birds' feet freeze in the cold?
Despite what you may think, birds manage just fine in the freezing cold.
