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Old bike
Projects

Bring your old bike back to life with these pro restoration tips

New bicycles are hard to come by, but your old beater could be ready to ride again.

protestors of pipelines
Fossil Fuels

Activists have shut down two major fossil fuel pipelines—at least for now

Even as the executive branch erodes environmental protections, activists are finally holding some companies responsible in court.

two Canadian geese by some water
Projects

How to make effective duck hunting decoys for under $10

Give 'em the ol' Texas trash bag treatment.

people with PPE on
COVID-19

Experts say COVID’s airborne transmission may deserve more attention

Researchers who study tiny aerosols are concerned that the role of these particles is being downplayed in public health communication.

a white-throated sparrow
Birds

White-throated sparrows are ditching their classic song for a new tune

The birds are abandoning their old song with unprecedented speed.

a phone with the time displayed on its screen
Tech Hacks

Six ways your phone can give your life structure instead of chaos

Whether you're scheduling work tasks or blocking out a three-hour midday nap, these apps can help.

Cycling cities
Technology

Cities are failing cyclists. Here’s what needs to change.

Bike lanes are just the beginning.

worlds hardest labyrinth
Science

Does the ‘world’s hardest maze’ live up to its name? Give it a shot.

It's trickier than it looks.

A cup of pistachio gelato
Projects

How to make creamy, authentic-tasting gelato at home

Use math and chemistry to make a magical dairy treat.

vaccines generic
Vaccines

Inside the race to develop a safe COVID-19 vaccine

There’s no guarantee a vaccine is right around the corner, but more than 145 candidates are under investigation.

A sign for buy one, get five fireworks for free on a rural Texas highway
Science

Why are we hearing more fireworks than usual?

It's risky business.

A mural in Minneapolis, Minnesota, commemorates George Floyd, who was killed while being restrained by city police officers in May.
Mental Health

Resharing videos of violence against Black people can spark more trauma

Social media users should consider letting viral photos and footage fade after they've incited action.

A group watching fireworks from a roof
COVID-19

Three safe ways to enjoy fireworks during a pandemic

Go virtual or go home.

Into the Wild Bus
Science

The tragic legacy behind the famous ‘Into the Wild’ bus

The lure of the Magic Bus got some McCandless fans killed. Now it's been removed from Denali National Park.

Women and children at the pool.
COVID-19

The safest way to go swimming during the pandemic

Stay away from other people as much as possible, be it by the pool or on a party boat.

Insects from the mid-Cretaceous period preserved in amber were found in present-day northern Myanmar.
Insects

These insects preserved in amber are still glowing 99 million years later

The fossilized insects are a rare find for paleontologists.

beaver on ice
Animals

Beavers might be making the Arctic melt even faster

As the rodents move into the tundra, they could be furthering climate change.

head trip illusion
Science

This image wiggles when you scroll—or does it?

You move, I move.

Hunters hiking in the Kodiak
Life Skills

Nine natural shelters that can save your life in the wild

There's almost always a place to hunker down.

Facebook app
Security

Don’t expect to pay for Facebook any time soon

And you probably shouldn't expect it to pay you for your data, either.