Latest Life Skills Stories
This gadget from 1930 let people ‘talk’ to the dead—with a magic trick
The best smoke detectors in 2023, according to experts
You should learn two languages at once
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2 easy homemade electrolyte drinks that actually work
6 tick-borne diseases you really don’t want to get
Two full moons, colorful meteors, and an asteroid will light up August’s sky
How to avoid distractions while working from home
Don’t drink or douche with Borax, no matter what TikTok tells you
How to safely cross a running body of water on foot
What causes motion sickness—and how to avoid it
Read this if you or someone nearby is stuck in a fence
A sunburn treatment that actually works
Flash floods are rare, but deadly. Here’s how to be ready for them.
I lift heavy weights to soothe my fibromyalgia pain—here’s what the science says
Up your daily fiber intake for a happy microbiome
How to keep poison ivy from ruining outdoor fun
The scientifically best way to pack a cooler
Celebrate a firework-less Fourth of July with drones, bubble guns, or confetti cannons
How to hike downhill safely and comfortably
9 science-backed tips for better conversations
How to start lifting weights—even if you’ve never picked up a dumbbell in your life
It’s time to buy the domain name of your dreams
Why your poop gets weird on vacation—and what to do about it
These heart-pumping exercises burn the most calories
How pilots end up in a ‘death spiral’
How to manage anxiety in response to rejection
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Pooja Shah
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How to keep your food safe from hungry bears when camping
What to do when wildfire smoke fills the air
How to make sure you never miss someone’s birthday
What science says about popular pre-workout ingredients
What you can do to prevent the spread of mpox
How to stay dry and safe while hiking in the rain
You’re probably not washing your water bottle often enough
6 clever ways to reuse silica gel packets
The best way to relieve sore muscles after a brutal workout
Why you should sleep naked tonight, according to science
Don’t feed ducks bread. Here’s what to give them instead.
How to improve your handwriting
The 6 essential parts of an effective workout
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Frankie de la Cretaz
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5 ways to ensure your cat actually likes playtime
A scientific guide to clouds, even the ones that look like udders
Pro tips for teaching a kid how to ride a bike
How to get through to your aging parents without arguing
The Opt Out: 10 rules for better internet etiquette
A guide to the muscles you forget to exercise
How to use science to remove sticker residue
9 native grasses that will revitalize your sad, water-wasting lawn
How to get rid of mice and keep them away
Your guide to COVID testing for the unforeseeable future
For a better hike, try swapping clunky boots for barefoot shoes
10 ways you can tell the Earth is round
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Moriel Schottlender
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The Opt Out: Read this before sharing another photo of a kid online
A beginner’s guide to visiting national parks
How to start mountain biking this summer
How to stream movies and shows without destroying your sleep
On 420, learn more about weed with these carefully cultivated science stories
A step-by-step guide to rolling a joint
This is the safest way to sleep with your baby
How to grow plants in the dark
Watch this week’s rare solar eclipse from anywhere in the world
Easy ways to stop carpenter bees from remodeling your home
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Julia Rittenberg
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