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What ‘gentle parenting’ can teach us about care, relationships, and communication

Its focus on communication is being praised on social media—but what does the evidence say?

By Julia Hotz

What are sound waves and how do they work?
Understanding what we hear helps us understand what is there. By Brian S. Hawkins
A veteran doctor shares 4 lessons to strengthen US public health
As Baltimore health commissioner, Leana Wen helped tackle measles, rats infestations, and a disparity of resources across communities. Her new book tells how. By Leana Wen
Four-wheel steering is so hot right now. But what the heck is it?
The feature existed long before the Tesla Cybertruck. By Jonathon Klein/The Drive

Science

The Hubble Space Telescope, with its yellow solar panels featured prominently.

Hubble spied water vapor on our solar system’s largest moon

Ganymede is a growing point of interest for astronomers and their search for life.

By Hannah Seo

Tech

Data center.

Worried your Netflix binge is killing the planet? You can chill—for now.

Watching TV in SD isn’t going to save the planet, but you can push for change in other ways.

By Sara Kiley Watson

Space

A blue-colored cliff on Mars.

Marsquakes reveal the red planet is way more radioactive than we thought

By Leto Sapunar

Life Hacks

A person sitting on the floor, holding several $100 bills in a fan shape.

7 tips for saving electricity this summer

By Natalie Wallington

Animals

A red-eyed, black-bodied cicada with amber legs and wings perches on a brown stick facing towards the camera. The cicada's head is in sharp focus while the rest of the image blurs into the green background.

Baby Brood X cicadas are headed underground. What lies ahead is still a mystery.

By Lauren Leffer

Health

A person holding in his hands a light brown glass bottle with its dropper cap.

CBD oil reviews: Best 15 CBD oils for sale

By Davies Media

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By Sara Kiley Watson Jul 27, 2021

Environment

Track the six largest wildfires across the US right now

This summer is turning out to be a particularly fiery one.

By David R. Munro/The Conversation Jul 26, 2021

Science

Are all track lanes created equal when it comes to winning gold?

Data from past Olympics show that lane advantages aren't definite.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Jul 26, 2021

Technology

Drones could help save soldiers’ lives by delivering blood on demand

British commandos tested out a drone swarm as a blood-delivery system in a recent exercise.

By Angely Mercado Jul 24, 2021

Environment

Are carbon labels on products just greenwashing?

It isn't always obvious what a kilogram of carbon emissions means to the average consumer.

By Rob Stumpf Jul 24, 2021

Technology

Audi’s new tech can help you beat red lights

Plus, if you do need to stop, it counts down the time until it turns green for you.

By Sandra Gutierrez G. Jul 26, 2021

DIY

A modern guide to cassette tape players

As written by a millennial who’s gone from tapes to streaming apps, and everything in between.

By Hazel Southwell/The Drive Jul 23, 2021

Technology

Indiana wants magnetic highways that wirelessly charge electric vehicles

A new way to look at highway fuel economy.

By Whitson Gordon Jul 23, 2021

DIY

6 router settings you should change right now

Protect your device from vulnerabilities.

By Dan Bergstein Jul 23, 2021

Reviews

The best headphone stands for audiophiles, gamers, and anyone with a desk

Respect and protect your gear and add style to any workspace with the best headphone stands.

By Jake Bittle Jul 23, 2021

Environment

Our infrastructure can’t handle climate disasters. We need to build differently.

It may be time to start simply moving out of the way.