Astronomers just found the most distant object in our solar system, so they named it…
2:45pm By Noel KirkpatrickA slow-moving distant object in our solar system dubbed "Farout" is about 120 astronomical units away, or around 11,160,000,000 miles.Shere Khan the Noah's Ark tiger has died
1:41pm By Jacqueline GulledgeShere Khan the tiger was best friends with a bear and a lion — making the 'BLT' trio.Why wild giraffes are suffering a 'silent extinction'
12:22pm By Russell McLendonThe iconic animals have declined more than 40 percent in 30 years, potentially facing extinction yet drawing little global attention.10 incredible images of Saturn
11:16am By Katherine ButlerNASA's Cassini orbiter reveals stunning pictures of the planet and its rings.5 office policies that would benefit Americans
10:45am By Chanie KirschnerBusinesses around the world follow these practices that make employees happier and more productive.7 nutrient deficiencies that can make you sick
10:19am By Melissa BreyerTired? Depressed? Nutrient deficiency might be to blame. You might not be getting the right amount of these vitamins & minerals.Birds of Australia steal the spotlight in inaugural photo contest
8:25am By Jacqueline GulledgeBirdLife Australia's inaugural Australian Bird Photographer of the Year focuses on birds in their natural habitats and the impact humans have.Why the best present is cold, hard cash
8:23am By Christian CotroneoIf you're doling out gift cards for Christmas, you might as well just give out cash.There are 2 keys to successful aging: Exercise and friends
6:45am By Lloyd AlterHealth and loneliness are intimately connected and you have to work on both.Plants really don't like to be touched
2:05am By Bryan NelsonA new study has found that most plants are extremely sensitive to touch, and even a light touch can significantly stunt their growth.Don't let your Christmas tree get so thirsty
Mon 2:03pm By Ben BoltonHere's a not-so-subtle reminder to water your tree this holiday: A dry Christmas tree can catch on fire and burn up your house in a jiffy.Why Greenlandic icebergs are melting in the middle of London
Mon 12:30pm By Matt HickmanNow melting away in London, Olafur Eliasson's 'Ice Watch' is a public art installation with a dire message.New Jersey makes history by banning wild animal circus acts
Mon 12:02pm By Noel KirkpatrickThe state is the first in the nation to ban circuses, festivals and fairs that use exotic animals.Sensitive Santas help autistic kids find the spirit of the season
Mon 11:47am By Noel KirkpatrickThe holidays have plenty of hustle and bustle, and it can overwhelm children on the autism spectrum. Sensitive Santas can help bring seasonal joy.Vitamin D deficiency linked to depression
Mon 11:32am By Noel KirkpatrickResearchers discover that an overwhelming number of older adults with low vitamin D levels suffer from depression.5 foods besides romaine that can have E. coli
Mon 11:06am By Robin ShreevesTreat these foods with caution to avoid food poisoning.Why we should ban glitter, just like we banned microbeads
Mon 10:43am By Starre VartanMade of plastic and metal, it harms our oceans just like microbeads.Milan will counter climate change with help from 3 million new trees
Mon 10:22am By Matt HickmanMilan, Italy's smoggy second largest city, envisions a future that's cooler, cleaner and swathed in green.What's so healthy about nuts?
Mon 10:08am By Kimi HarrisNuts are a great snack! Take a look at the nutritional benefits of 5 popular tree nuts.Wetlands are in the crosshairs of proposed Clean Water Act changes
Mon 9:16am By Noel KirkpatrickThe Trump administration has proposed changing how the government defines water, and it could have significant effects on wildlife and water safety.Conservationists plant a 'super grove' of redwood trees cloned from ancient stumps
Mon 8:20am By Russell McLendonThe clones come from trees that were larger than any alive today.You've heard of black holes, but what about white holes?
Mon 4:13am By Bryan NelsonWhite holes that spew matter out rather than suck it in might explain the biggest mysteries of the cosmos.The story behind Iceland's volcanic elephant
Sun 8:33am By Josh LewElephant Rock in Iceland is a volcanic rock formation that looks just like an elephant dipping its trunk in the water.There's a name for those odd flashes of light you sometimes see with your eyes closed
Sat 11:35am By Cory RosenbergThose odd, random flashes of light and colors you sometimes see when you rub your eyes are called phosphenes. Here's why they happen.At this library, it's humans on loan, not books
Sat 10:42am By Starre VartanBy 'borrowing' someone from the Human Library, you get to learn their story — and share their humanity.How gardening can heal the land — and you
Sat 8:12am By Tom OderEcological landscape designer Jessi Bloom offers guidance in designing a yard that is healing for spirit and nature and creating sacred, meditative space.5 alternatives to talc powder
Fri 5:27pm By Chanie KirschnerThe constant headlines about baby powder and ovarian cancer may have you rethinking your daily routine.Future archaeologists will remember us by the chicken bones we left behind
Fri 3:25pm By Christian CotroneoResearchers suggest our most lasting legacy will be chicken bones.He may not have conquered the Pacific, but he sure did get our attention
Fri 2:17pm By Starre VartanEndurance athlete Ben Lecomte attempted to swim across the Pacific Ocean to bring attention to the state of our oceans.9 ways to resist the siren call of consumerism
Fri 1:18pm By Mary Jo DiLonardoThese simple ways can help you say 'no' to capitalism and make the world a better place.
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