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A close-up photograph of a young child's face with freckles, wearing a knit winter hat dusted with snow. The child is smiling and deliberately crossing their eyes. The background is a blurry white winter scene.

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Is crossing your eyes really bad for you? We asked an optometrist.

By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

A white woman with brown hair wearing a grey sweater and yellow coat holds of a pine branch to her nose and smells. She seems to be walking down a sidewalk. There's an out of focus wire fence behind her and what looks like a street to her left. She looks happy and content as she smells the pine branch. There are more out of focus pine trees and branches behind her.

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Why smelling a pine tree can instantly lift your mood

By Jennifer Byrne

A vibrant, digital illustration of a glowing DNA double helix structure against a dark blue background. The helix is composed of numerous small, multicolored, light-filled blocks and lines that represent the genetic code.

How scientists analyze ancient DNA from old bones

Two women stocking up on sunscreen with their remaining 2025 FSA funds

How to spend your remaining FSA balance before it expires

By Heather Kuldell-Ware

Man shoveling snow off his sidewalk after a winter storm.

How to shovel snow without landing in the emergency room

By Jordan Burchette

A shallow depth-of-field close-up of a stainless steel frying pan sitting on a black, glossy induction cooktop, with steam rising from food cooking inside the pan. The kitchen background is blurred, showing a window and a refrigerator.

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Are induction stoves better? These chefs think so.

A close-up photograph of a vibrant yellow snake, coiled around a horizontal brown branch. The snake, a white-lipped island pit viper, has reddish accents on its tail and is looking directly at the camera with large, bright eyes, set against a softly blurred green and blue background.

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How do snakes move? It’s not all slithering.

By Clarissa Brincat

A plate filled with a traditional holiday meal, featuring sliced roasted turkey breast, a scoop of stuffing, green beans, diced sweet potatoes, and a spoonful of cranberry sauce, all resting on a white plate set on a rustic wooden table.

Can one big meal really make you gain weight?

By Jennifer Byrne

A close-up shot of an Asian woman with dark hair looking intently into a mirror, touching both sides of her face with her hands. Her expression is concerned or thoughtful, and she appears to be examining the skin or puffiness under her eyes. The background is bright and dominated by the reflection of a bathroom or vanity.

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Why we get dark circles and eye bags

By RJ Mackenzie

Cropped shot of people holding beer glasses celebrating in the summer camping party outdoor. Friends clinking bottle of beer during camping outdoor

3 common alcohol myths, debunked

How to cancel Netflix, and what happens when you do

A close-up, shallow depth-of-field photograph of a person's hand holding a sleek, silver pen, poised to write on a crisp white piece of paper resting on a light wooden surface. The background is brightly blurred.

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Why are most people right-handed?

By Clarissa Brincat

Philly’s ‘transit vigilante’ created a real-time bus tracker for his neighbors

By Laura Kiniry

A fluffy orange and white cat is curled up and lounging inside a small, low-sided cardboard box that is lying on a wooden floor, looking directly at the viewer with a relaxed expression.

Why do cats love boxes? Evolution has an answer.

By RJ Mackenzie

A historical color photograph of the large Great Lakes freighter, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, sailing on the water. The ship has a prominent white superstructure at the bow with a dark red hull and a tan smokestack near the stern emitting a plume of black smoke. The weather appears overcast.

How the Witch of November doomed the ‘Edmund Fitzgerald’

By Bill Gourgey

man sleeping with mouth open

4 common sleep myths, debunked

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How squirrels actually find all their buried nuts

By Jennifer Byrne

A close-up view of the back of a person's head, showing a receding hairline and a circular patch of thinning hair or male pattern baldness on the crown, surrounded by short, gray and brown hair. The background is pure white.

3 hair loss myths you probably believe

By Clarissa Brincat

A person's lower legs and feet, wearing thick, gray fuzzy socks, are stretched out against a clean white duvet or sheet. The image is bright and minimal, suggesting a cozy, relaxed moment in bed.

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Do you need more sleep in fall and winter? Probably.

By Laura Kiniry

A Vivid ORange Hetbike Mars 3.0 sitting on green grass

Heybike Mars 3.0 review: The folding e-bike built for adventure

By Heather Kuldell-Ware

A high-angle shot shows a person's hands placing a white plate of food—rice pilaf with mixed vegetables and a piece of chicken—into a white microwave oven. The food is centered on the rotating glass tray, and the background is a bright blue wooden surface.

Is microwave cooking nuking all the nutrients?

By Andrew Coletti

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How to fix your Google Discover page

Frog stretch with extension

Fitness & Exercise

6 hip stretches for tightness and pain

By Jordan Burchette

A vintage photo collage featuring an oval cut-out image of seven people—three men and four women, who appear to be young college students—dressed in 1920s-era clothing. They are standing close together and looking at the camera. The background is a texture of yellowed, old newsprint with blurred text about a sleep experiment.

In 1925, seven students went 60 hours without sleep—for science

By Bill Gourgey

Two men are standing behind an enormous, pale orange Atlantic Giant pumpkin, with their hands resting on it. They are inside a large greenhouse structure, surrounded by green vines and leaves. Both men are smiling and wearing casual t-shirts and jeans.

Giant pumpkin growers face off for world gourd domination

By Diana Hubbell

A close-up photograph of a young girl's face peering out from under a large, white duvet or blanket. She is lying in bed, holding the blanket close to her chin, and has a frightened expression. The background is dark, emphasizing the light on her face.

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Why you ‘see’ things in the dark, according to an ophthalmologist

By Diana Hubbell

A colorful vintage poster illustration featuring a large Uncle Sam figure in a stars and stripes outfit, leaning down to adjust the hands of a massive clock with Roman numerals, which has a red center. Below him, a smaller man is running frantically with a small clock showing the time is one hour earlier. The text at the top reads "VICTORY! CONGRESS PASSES DAYLIGHT SAVING BILL." The style is reminiscent of early 20th-century American political or war-time posters.

The U.S. tried permanent daylight saving time—and hated it

Can dogs really smell fear? A vet weighs in.

By Clarissa Brincat

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Apple Maps in iOS 26 keeps track of your favorite places

Woman sitting on back seat having headache

Why you get carsick—and how an iPhone feature might help

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2025 Audio Awards: 25 sound investments for sonic satisfaction

A close-up, head-on portrait of a Dalmatian dog with striking bright blue eyes. The dog has a white face with black spots covering its head and ears, and is wearing a brown leather collar. The background is a simple, blurred gray surface.

Can dogs sense ghosts?

By Clarissa Brincat

A nighttime photograph shows a suburban house transformed into a dramatic haunted house display, illuminated by intense purple and blue lighting. The front lawn is covered with numerous Halloween decorations, including glowing ghosts, demonic gargoyles flanking a sign that reads "THE VENEZIALE MANOR," skeletons, and lighted pumpkin figures. A bright moon or spotlight shines in the upper right.

Teen turns his suburban home into elaborate haunted house every October

By Laura Kiniry

visual intelligence examples on iphone

How to use Visual Intelligence on your iPhone with iOS 26

A photograph of a young couple sitting close together in a dark movie theater, looking scared or startled during a film. The man on the left has his hands covering part of his face, grimacing, while the woman next to him is covering her face with one hand. They are sharing a large bucket of popcorn.

Is fear contagious?

By Sarah Philip

A photograph of an old, abandoned operating room with peeling, distressed green paint on the walls. The room is symmetrically framed, featuring a central metal operating table and a large surgical lamp hanging from the ceiling. Two tall, barred windows on either side are brightly backlit, casting a dramatic light into the dim room.

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What makes a place seem ‘haunted’?

By Laura Kiniry

Onyx Black Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones in their case amongst bright green plants.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 noise-cancelling wireless headphones review: Turning transit into theatre

A dramatic, wide-angle photo of a scarecrow standing in a dry cornfield or patch of tall, brown crops at sunset. The scarecrow is dressed in a dark hat and long coat, with a sack covering its head and stick arms outstretched. The sky above is colored with orange and pink clouds.

How scarecrows went from ancient magic to fall horror fodder

A striking photograph of a bright, full moon against a dark, deep blue night sky, partially obscured by dark, dramatic clouds. The moon is intensely bright, giving the scene an ethereal glow.

Yes, the moon really can affect your sleep

By Clarissa Brincat

A Traildust White Brompton Electric G Line folding ebike leaning against a wooded guardrail on the C&O Towpath, green grass and trees in the background

Brompton Electric G Line review: The perfect folder for riders who can’t live with or without an ebike

By Heather Kuldell-Ware

A macro, close-up photograph of human skin texture showing small hairs standing straight up, a phenomenon known as goosebumps or gooseflesh. The skin tone is light, and the background is a solid, clear blue sky.

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Why you get goosebumps when you’re scared—or inspired

By RJ Mackenzie

a group of friends posing for a selfie with an iphone

7 new tips and tricks for your iPhone 17 or iPhone Air

A fit, shirtless man performs a Pilates exercise on a reformer machine. He is in a deep lunge position, with his arms stretched out to the sides holding the machine's ropes. His body is taut, and he is looking straight ahead in a bright, modern studio.

Fitness & Exercise

Pilates started in a WWI internment camp

By Sara Kiley Watson

An overhead shot of a human composting vessel, which resembles a long, rectangular planter box with a light wooden frame. The interior contains a layer of straw, wood chips, and organic material, with colorful pink and purple flowers scattered throughout. A white cloth-wrapped form rests in the center.

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How human composting turns bodies into soil

By Jennifer Byrne

A close-up film still showing the face of an actor portraying Dracula, with bloodshot red eyes, blood dripping from his mouth, and pointed fangs visible. To the left, a woman's pale neck and chin, stained with blood, are visible as she is held by the vampire. The lighting is dark and dramatic.

Science Fiction

The spooky (and sweet) history of fake blood

Blue Bluetti Pioneer Na portable power station shown in a storage unit from the front

Bluetti Pioneer Na first impressions: A hot new power source for when you’re out in the cold

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - food products manufactured by Mondelez and Coca-Cola

What are ultra-processed foods and are they bad for me?

By Katie Navarra Bradley

A small, light blue vintage box of TAMPAX tampons is shown resting on a white surface. The box has blue text that reads "Sanitary Protection + Worn Internally," "TAMPAX," and "Accepted for Advertising by The American Medical Association." A single tampon, wrapped in paper and plastic, leans against the box.

How WWI and WWII revolutionized period products

By Cat Rainsford

How to use iOS 26’s new battery saving mode

A vintage photo collage featuring a man in a shirt and tie, intensely focused while looking into the eyepiece of a microscope. The image is overlaid on yellowed old text, likely a magazine or newspaper clipping, with blurred headlines visible in the background.

How a hatter and railroad clerk kickstarted cancer research

By Bill Gourgey

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Fitness & Exercise

5 low back stretches to relieve aches and pains

By Jordan Burchette

two images of a person in a city, one with a bus and one without

Google’s latest AI photo-editing tool means you might not need Photoshop

an iphone with apps

iOS 26 adds a new app to your iPhone. Here’s how to use it.

A colorized vintage advertisement featuring two smiling World War II-era pilots, both in flight suits. The pilot on the left is holding up a box of Milky Way candy bars, and the pilot on the right, who is leaning out of a plane cockpit, is looking down and smiling at the box.

How WWII made Hershey and Mars Halloween candy kings

By Diana Hubbell

A colorized vintage photo shows a smiling blonde woman in a salmon-colored dress waving her hand while seated at a dark wooden counter or bar. Two men in white staff uniforms and hats are leaning over the counter, laughing with her, one of whom is holding a cigar. The other offers her a drink in a tall glass. Several other men in hats are visible in the background.

The radioactive ‘miracle water’ that killed its believers

The silver-and-black EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Plus and Ultra Plus portable power stations sitting next to one another in a storage unit

EcoFlow DELTA 3 portable power station series first impressions: More power, more versatile

William Byron drives the Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 24 Chevrolet at the Sonoma Raceway

When the wheels come off: Lessons from Sonoma on racing, resilience, and engine oil

By Heather Kuldell-Ware

washing machine with laundry tumbling out

You should wash your clothes with cold water

Hands holding a smartphone taking a photograph of the sea at sunset

How to take every kind of photo on your iPhone

Five different pairs of powered desktop-friendly bookshelf speakers stacked on top of each other on a countertop

The best powered bookshelf speakers for 2025, tested and reviewed

By Sarah Jones, Chris Coke, Tony Ware

A close-up shot of a hand holding a wooden mallet with a red, fuzzy end, positioned over a bronze singing bowl. The bowl is resting on a light-colored surface, and the background is softly blurred with warm, glowing fairy lights, suggesting a relaxing, indoor setting.

I tried a sound bath to see if it actually made me calmer

By Mack DeGeurin

a tyrannosaur skeleton on display in a musuem

Amateur paleontologist opens fossil museum in rural Minnesota

By Sara Kiley Watson

A high-angle shot of a smiling, bald, Black man in a white TSA uniform shirt and striped tie, holding two large, curved swords with golden hilts above his head. He is looking up at the blades with a playful expression. Behind him are several large, black bins filled with various confiscated items, including scissors, lighters, and tools.

Want knives? How to buy what people leave at airport security.

By Diana Hubbell

White AirPods Pro 3 earbuds in their case sitting open on red brick colored upholstery

Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds first impressions: The rightful Air to the throne