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By Jul 28, 2021
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40 million Americans depend on two reservoirs that just hit record lows

The Colorado River's Lake Powell and Lake Mead reservoirs haven't been this low since they were first filled up.
By Jul 28, 2021
Technology

Anyone can drive a supercar, but truly tapping its potential is another matter

Here's what I learned from a weekend behind the wheel of a $247,025 McLaren GT supercar.
By Jul 28, 2021
Science

Probiotics are more hype than science

Experts say that the marketing for these supplements has outpaced the actual science.
By Jul 28, 2021
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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 Jul 28, 2021
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A veteran doctor shares 4 lessons to strengthen US public health

As Baltimore health commissioner, Leana Wen helped tackle measles, rat infestations, and a disparity of resources across communities. Her new book tells how.
By Jul 27, 2021
Technology

Four-wheel steering is so hot right now. But what the heck is it?

The feature existed long before the Tesla Cybertruck.
By Jul 29, 2021
Health

CDC: Vaccinated people in two-thirds of the US should mask up

People living in counties with significant levels of COVID transmission, which amounts to two-thirds of all US counties, should resume masking.
By Jul 27, 2021
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US COVID cases have more than doubled in the last two weeks

Here are the most recent COVID-19 stats.
By Jul 27, 2021
Environment

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 Jul 27, 2021
Environment

Track the 6 largest wildfires across the US right now

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