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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
Highest-earning poker players of all time
BestOdds compiled a ranking of the highest-earning poker players of all time using data from The Hendon Mob. Winnings are inflation-adjusted.
The FAFSA rollout mess hurt low-income students the most
Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue detail how the late rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is impacting prospective college students
Plants and their pollinators are increasingly out of sync
Grist reports on how, as global temperatures rise and seasons shift, bees and other pollinators are missing critical connections with flowers and crops.
How preferred communication methods vary in different countries
Spokeo examined how preferred communication methods vary around the world using Meta and Gallup's State of Social Connections study.
New caffeinated drinks are hitting restaurants. Do you know how much caffeine is too much?
Do you know how much caffeine is in the drink you just bought? Top Nutrition Coaching crunched the numbers to illustrate the reality under the lid.
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.