Do trees have a heartbeat?
April 23, 2018, 8:21 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Many trees move their branches up and down at night, suggesting they have a pulse.
Saving shelter cats with a high-five
April 20, 2018, 12:31 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Cats in shelters gain confidence and become more adoptable when they learn tricks like this one.
9 things you don't know about John Muir
April 20, 2018, 8:22 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The famed naturalist and conservationist was so much more than the father of our national parks.
'Signing Day' recognizes high school seniors starting jobs, not college
April 19, 2018, 1:51 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Virginia school system celebrates as students sign letters of intent with employers.
Toby the cat walked 12 miles to get back to the family that didn't want him
April 18, 2018, 11:45 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
But the story gets so much better, we promise.
'Popular' animals face higher risk of extinction
April 18, 2018, 10:22 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
When people see animals everywhere in pop culture, they assume they're everywhere in real life.
This accidental discovery could help solve our plastic pollution crisis
April 17, 2018, 2:11 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Researchers working with an enzyme that eats plastic bottles have made it even better.
Say hello to the first polar bear cub born in the U.K. in 25 years
April 16, 2018, 2:17 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
'Suddenly I saw a small, fluffy bundle next to her and had to pinch myself to check I wasn’t seeing things.'
What does toner do for your skin?
April 16, 2018, 10:39 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Today's toner is often far from the stinging liquid you remember as a teenager.
Well, here's a good reason to go to bed earlier
April 12, 2018, 12:29 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Study finds people who stay up late and sleep in late have a greater risk of early death.
Why bananas are better than sports drinks
April 12, 2018, 8:08 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Study finds they do more than help you recover after exercise.
Why one Rhode Island town banned balloons
April 10, 2018, 3:50 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The smallest town in the smallest state cares about the environment.
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How to retire ridiculously early
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Remember that kid who invented a way to clean up ocean plastic? He's back, and it's happening
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Experience a Google Street View car driving through the 2017 total solar eclipse
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11 things humans do that dogs hate
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9 of the world's largest dog breeds
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One woman met a stray dog — and changed everything for a forgotten breed
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Edit your closet
Empty your closet, then put back only the clothes you wear within the last year.
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How to declutter your life
A shift in how you think about housekeeping could result in a tidier and more relaxed life.
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Live out of just one bag
For one couple, one-bag living is way less stressful and a lot simpler than a life full of stuff.
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Less stuff makes you frugal
It's important to reevaluate all the stuff you own, and whether or not you really need it.
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Tidy up your electronic life
Marie Kondo's ideas work for your phone and computer, too.
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The experts' secrets to getting organized
Hint: There's a connection between clutter and your mental health.
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