Moving day approaches. You’ve got to start packing. But odds are, you don’t have enough boxes, storage containers, and assorted bags lying around to transport everything you own. Sure, you could buy a bunch, but that costs money. There are plenty of

You’d be forgiven for thinking that all tennis balls were the same—just grab a can and you're good to go, right? But purists and pros would certainly have a thing or two to say about that. Your skill level, competitive intensity, and comfort level al

Teen car crashes are often chalked up to risk-taking behavior and inexperience, but it could have something to do with memory.

A recent poll found that most Americans think algorithms are unfair. But was the poll itself biased?

Nothing dominates a week of tech news quite like an iPhone launch event. This week, Apple unleashed a bevy of new products, including the iPhone 11 (which comes in standard and Pro versions), as well as the Apple Watch 5, a new $329 iPad, and details

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel gets a lot of buzz, but we often forget about the Earth’s “ceiling”: the stars. Being able to navigate the night sky, however, is all about understanding the transient nature of celestial bodies. They move. We move.

New research suggests the fight-or-flight response wouldn't be possible without hormonal cues from your bones.

There’s a particular sick stomach lurch that happens when you rip a favorite pair of jeans, not unlike the feeling of losing a beloved pet or fumbling a fragile family heirloom. For many of us, the denim we live in becomes an inextricable part of our

The original definition of “waters of the United States” mainly covered large rivers, their tributaries, and adjacent wetlands. The Clean Water Act requires industrial and municipal polluters discharging to these rivers to obtain permits from the EPA

Black moons, blue moons, strawberry moons, supermoons. For some reason your news aggregation algorithm thinks you really want to know all about these moons.

Recovery efforts on these northern Bahamian islands have only just begun, and many small villages have not yet received aid.

The White House and the Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that they’re readying a ban on flavored e-cigarettes, which are seen as a major culprit behind the rise of teen and adolescent use of e-cigarettes and nicotine, more

If you're serious about cooking Chinese food, you need a wok in your kitchen. Traditional Chinese stir-fry requires high heat, fast cook times, and minimal oil. The shape and design of a traditional wok (with a small, round bottom and tall, sloping s

Today's culture is all about the ‘sleep when you’re dead’ mentality, even if it means sacrificing our wellbeing. Luckily, the tide has shifted back to the need for healthy, quality rest, and has put an emphasis on how important sleep is for functioni

“It’s the closest we have come to detecting some kind of environment similar to the Earth.”

If you think someone might have gained access to one of your online accounts, the earlier you take action, the better. Every minute you don’t, is an extra minute the hacker has to do some damage and potentially unlock other connected accounts.

There's no established method of knowing patients might self harm. Some researchers are trying to change this.

Companies like to hand out USB drives like candy. At media functions, for example, these flash storage devices contain product photos, press information, and details about businesses who hope the journalists who receive them will cover their latest o

A newly-discovered toxin that blinds queens marks a step up in the sexual arms race of bee mating season.

Lamborghini previewed the future of its hyper-performance cars with the announcement of the Sián, a hybrid-electric V12 that is the marque’s fastest and most powerful model yet. At 819 horsepower, the Sián (Bolognese slang for a flash of lightning) r

For 250 years, scientists have categorized the electric eel as a singular species, completely alone in its genus. That all changed this week.

However hard it might be to meet our climate goals, Franzen’s diatribe goes a step beyond just pessimism.

The convenience of disposable napkins and paper towels is undeniable, but making the switch to reusable products will save you money and cut down on your contributions to landfills. Add class, style, and elegance to your kitchen and dining room. We p

Alleviate pain and improve mobility with these massagers for your back, neck, and shoulders.

In 2005, 17-year-old Alex Messenger was on the trip of a lifetime: a 600-mile canoe trip through the subarctic Canadian tundra with five of his friends. They planned to be out in the wilderness for 42 days, paddling, camping, and enjoying the solitud

OxyContin creator Purdue Pharma has reached a settlement worth up to $12 billion with thousands of state, tribal, and local governments, lawyers on the case told reporters Wednesday.

Modern life has its comforts: air conditioning, pizza delivery at one in the morning, Facetime. However, venturing outside at dusk in certain areas still runs the risk of getting eaten alive by mosquitos. Some people seem to be more susceptible to bu

A selection of highly commended images from the London Natural History Museum's annual exhibit.

Uncovering the objects’ possible shared origin required melding decades of comet observations with new theories of solar system formation.