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Sunflowers make small moves to maximize their Sun exposure − physicists can model them to predict how they grow
Sunflowers use tiny movements to follow the Sun's path throughout the day. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Most of us aren’t spending our days watching our houseplants grow. We see their signs of life only …
Brighten your autumn garden with the charm of pansies
(BPT) - Autumn has arrived, welcoming cooler temperatures and a new chance to enjoy seasonal flowers. Fall presents a new opportunity to embrace the beauty of the outdoors. It’s the perfect …
Lifestyle news
Could permeable pavement ease flooding woes in New York City?
Reasons to be Cheerful examines how permeable pavement could help cities across the United States improve their stormwater resilience.
A 64-year-old who swam the earth's circumference shares his longevity tips
Hone Health profiles the habits and tips for longevity from 64-year-old competitive swimmer Chuck DiMeglio.
Verifying facts in the age of AI–librarians offer 5 strategies
The Conversation shares ways to validate the accuracy of an article and determine news facts from fiction, from librarians who specialize in helping people find good information.
Most and least expensive states for senior assisted living
QMedic examined data from the Genworth Cost of Care Survey and the NCAL to determine the cost of senior assisted living in different states.
Would Kamala Harris be our first Gen X president?
Economic Hardship Reporting Project writer makes the case that being so Gen X self is, surprisingly, Kamala Harris' best bet for connecting with a wide range of voters, especially young ones.
Lifestyle news
Here's how the average childbirth age has changed over time
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to chart the rising maternal age over time, looking into the socioeconomic forces behind later births and the science that makes it possible.
The do's and don'ts of taking pets on the road
CitizenShipper researched the do's and don'ts of taking your pet cats and dogs on the road, compiled from animal caretakers and travel authorities.
Trends in data breaches across 10 commonly targeted industries
Drata analyzed a report compiled by Verizon to identify trends in data breaches within 10 of the industries most frequently targeted.
The US fertility rate is decreasing: What it means for the nation's future
U.S. fertility rates are now below replacement levels, according to CDC data. Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore this trend.
A cultural history of swimsuits from au naturel to ooh la la
Swimply explores the political history of women's swimwear using various sources, such as Smithsonian Magazine and the Fashion Institute of Technology.