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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
From tea bags to cinnamon, survey reveals favorite hacks for making a garden grow
King commissioned a poll of 2,000 US adults to dig deep into their gardening habits, including unusual methods they employ to help their gardens thrive.
San Diego is the happiest city in America (but LA is one of the unhappiest)—see where other cities rank
Hims breaks down the happiest cities in America and the factors that most influenced this ranking.
History of third-party votes in US presidential elections
Stacker examined the history and challenges of third parties in U.S. presidential races using data from the Federal Election Commission, Pew Research, and other sources.
How four cities are cooling down creatively
Reasons to be Cheerful reports that cities around the world are trying everything from reflective paint to underground water channels to manage the hotter days ahead.
More people are talking about executive dysfunction—but what exactly is it?
Tile compiled research to take a closer look at the causes of executive dysfunction and how people dealing with it can manage its effects.
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.