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Lots of people with canceled summer travel plans are diving into the RV life
There are safer and less-safe ways to take advantage of RVs during uncertain times. → Read More
'Back Water' takes you on a canoe trip through a most unlikely wilderness area
The documentary "Back Water" redefines wilderness — and what it looks like, smells like, and feels like for the humans exploring it. → Read More
Why radical homemaking makes sense
Shannon Hayes, who blogs as the Radical Homemaker, sees homemaking as an ecological movement. → Read More
Why plant-based meats are having a moment
Several factors, including meat shortages, are driving a shift toward plant-based meats. → Read More
How dating during the pandemic is the same — and how it's not
An expert on dating weighs in on the newest way to find that special someone when you get to know them virtually. → Read More
Why the search for life on other planets depends on hydrogen
By looking at early stages of Earth, researchers hope to understand what life can look like on other planets. → Read More
Why vitaparcours are the perfect pandemic exercise option
The 1970s Swiss fitness creation called vitaparcour is back and more popular than ever. → Read More
Archaeologists discover recycling system in ancient Pompeii
The attitudes of Pompeiians towards death and waste was very different from our own. → Read More
This scientific breakthrough could jumpstart the revival of the Great American Barrier Reef
The Florida Aquarium has discovered how ridged coral reproduce, which had previously been a mystery. → Read More
A third of Americans believe in UFOs, but they aren't all looking for the same thing
A new book, "They Are Already Here" by Sarah Scoles, looks at the people who are obsessed with unidentified flying objects — but for different reasons. → Read More
Flamingos' complex social lives include friends, enemies and maybe even frenemies
Flamingos live for decades and like to spend time hanging out with their friends. → Read More
The cost of tackling climate change is less than the cost of doing nothing
The economic cost of doing nothing to reduce greenhouse gases is higher than fighting the problem, study finds. → Read More
Why copper is so good at killing superbugs (and regular bacteria, too)
Copper is so effective, many experts think we should coat hospital beds, railings and other public furniture with an alloy of the metal. → Read More
Losing your sense of smell may point to coronavirus — or not
Data can help us understand some of the many ways the human body reacts to this virus and the next one. → Read More
3 different early human ancestors lived at the same time, in the same place
Newly discovered fossilized skulls found in South African cave show Australopithecus, Paranthropus and Homo erectus living together in the same era. → Read More
Jane Goodall documentary is beautiful, gut-wrenching, profound
A 90-minute National Geo look at famous primatologist Jane Goodall's life and work is inspiring and emotional. → Read More
What is a solar tower and how does it work?
This sun-powered renewable energy source has plenty of advantages. → Read More
This coronavirus calculator shows how many lives you save with social distancing
Show this coronavirus social distancing calculator to those people in your life who don't 'believe in' staying home. → Read More
Walking is the calming, restorative activity we need right now
Walking outside is having a moment, helping us clear our heads of coronavirus worries and breathe some fresh air. → Read More
Tips from an introvert on how to enjoy being alone during coronavirus
Introverts have traditionally had to learn to be more outgoing, but during coronavirus, it's the extroverts' turn to learn new behaviors. → Read More