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.
The One-Minute Rule could change your life
April 9, 2018, 10:32 a.m. by Sidney Stevens
Declutter your to-do list and boost happiness by doing small chores as they happen.
Why we should ban glitter, just like we banned microbeads
April 4, 2018, 10:45 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Made of plastic and metal, it harms our oceans just like microbeads.
Why your rubber ducky has to die
March 29, 2018, 8:15 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
New research suggests we may be bathing with the enemy.
Why is spring cleaning a thing?
March 19, 2018, 2:07 p.m. by Sidney Stevens
This tidy tradition is rooted in many cultures and may even be biological.
93% of bottled water tested in this study contained microplastics
March 15, 2018, 1:30 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Study finds microplastics in the most popular brands, but experts are unclear on the risks.
Finland is the world's happiest country, according to the U.N.
March 14, 2018, 12:15 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Switzerland round out the top 5.
The tap water of 170 million Americans may contain unsafe levels of radium
March 7, 2018, 2:56 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
According to the EWG, radium, a known carcinogen, is prolific in the drinking water across the U.S.
Some blind people 'see' with their ears — just like bats
February 28, 2018, 11:04 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Daniel Kish's ability to echolocate has earned him the nickname, the 'real-life Batman.'
This Canadian city has been plagued by a mysterious humming sound for years
February 21, 2018, 2:14 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Frustrated residents have asked the prime minister to intervene.
Can a pollution tracker help us breathe easier?
February 20, 2018, 1:10 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Flow, a handheld tracking device by Plume Labs, wants to help us better understand — and avoid — urban air pollution.
Hostile design doesn't work for any age group
February 14, 2018, 3:31 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
This isn't rocket science. People just need a place to sit.
What is compassion fatigue?
February 10, 2018, 3:12 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
It's only natural that those who help people and animals are affected by the suffering they see every day.
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Your 2018 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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