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Seven sympathy gifts for anyone who just learned the truth about canned pumpkin
Science

Seven sympathy gifts for anyone who just learned the truth about canned pumpkin

Help them squash the pain.

Here’s the actual impact of cutting down on red meat (and everything else)
Environment

Here’s the actual impact of cutting down on red meat (and everything else)

No Red October is just a tiny introduction to big dietary changes.

Travel to the end of the Earth and back without breaking the bank
Life Skills

Travel to the end of the Earth and back without breaking the bank

A trip to Patagonia could cost thousands, but there are ways to make it more affordable.

How menopause evolved—and what it means for us
Health

How menopause evolved—and what it means for us

Excerpt: The Slow Moon Climbs

Want to grow a record-breaking tomato? Crush the competition with these six juicy tips.
Projects

Want to grow a record-breaking tomato? Crush the competition with these six juicy tips.

Get ready for the big one.

The most important changes in macOS Catalina to know before updating
Security

The most important changes in macOS Catalina to know before updating

You get some new features, but check your app compatibility first.

A carbon-neutral burger? It’s not impossible.
Sustainability

A carbon-neutral burger? It’s not impossible.

By treating cows as part of the grassland ecosystem, some ranchers are already farming sustainable beef.

American and British scientists split the Nobel Prize for work on how cells handle hypoxia
Health

American and British scientists split the Nobel Prize for work on how cells handle hypoxia

The work is now considered a basic aspect of how cells function.

Why are humans good at endurance running? The answer is murky.
Fitness & Exercise

Why are humans good at endurance running? The answer is murky.

The reason we can run long distances may have little to do with our ancestors’ quest for meat.

11 dried Mexican chiles to know and love, plus how to use them
Projects

11 dried Mexican chiles to know and love, plus how to use them

A beginner’s guide to the pantry workhorse of Mexico.

When plants cry out for help, their neighbors start screaming, too
Environment

When plants cry out for help, their neighbors start screaming, too

We're just starting to understand how plants communicate.

Last week in tech: Microsoft’s dual-screen gadgets, Facebook’s privacy battle, and ‘Star Wars’ kitchenware
Technology

Last week in tech: Microsoft’s dual-screen gadgets, Facebook’s privacy battle, and ‘Star Wars’ kitchenware

You can also hear the latest Techathlon podcast episode.

Astronomers may have spotted strands in the ‘cosmic web’ linking galaxies
Space

Astronomers may have spotted strands in the ‘cosmic web’ linking galaxies

The universe’s biggest parts are also some of the hardest to see.

This deadly mushroom can literally shrink your brain—and it’s probably more widespread than we thought
Environment

This deadly mushroom can literally shrink your brain—and it’s probably more widespread than we thought

Australia adds one more horrifying species to its roster.

How to make sure fall allergies don’t take you out
Life Skills

How to make sure fall allergies don’t take you out

Avoid them. Fight them. Whatever you do, survive.

Three fun facts about vodka to lift your spirits
Science

Three fun facts about vodka to lift your spirits

A food historian highlights need-to-know facts about one of America's favorite liquors.

A guide to ensuring your Diwali festivities keep the Earth happy, too
Life Skills

A guide to ensuring your Diwali festivities keep the Earth happy, too

For some, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But the popular holiday also puts a burden on the environment.

The secret to curbing meat consumption? The answer is shockingly simple.
Climate Change

The secret to curbing meat consumption? The answer is shockingly simple.

A new study finds that increasing the proportion of vegetarian dishes in university cafeterias reduces meat consumption.

measles prevention poster complications
Vaccines

The U.S. came within a needle’s width of losing its measles elimination status

New York seems to have stopped the outbreak just in time—but officials are continuing to double down on vaccinations.

19 evidence-based solutions to New York City’s subway disaster
Technology

19 evidence-based solutions to New York City’s subway disaster

It doesn’t have to be this bad.