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Sunflowers make small moves to maximize their Sun exposure − physicists can model them to predict how they grow
Sunflowers use tiny movements to follow the Sun's path throughout the day. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Most of us aren’t spending our … Read More
Brighten your autumn garden with the charm of pansies
(BPT) - Autumn has arrived, welcoming cooler temperatures and a new chance to enjoy seasonal flowers. Fall presents a new opportunity … Read More
10 Made-in-the-Shade Ideas for Covered Outdoor Spaces
(BPT) - Homeowners across the country are going undercover. It seems no matter where you live, the growing popularity of covered … Read More
From watering via ice cubes to spritzing with hydrogen peroxide – 4 misguided plant health trends on social media
The internet is full of advice on just about everything, including plant care. As the director of a plant diagnostic laboratory and … Read More
Cherry blossoms – celebrated in Japan for centuries and gifted to Americans – are an appreciation of impermanence and spring
Cherry blossoms mark the beginning of spring. Various festivals are regularly organized in California, Colorado, Georgia, Tennessee … Read More

Why do flowers smell?

Imagine walking through a tropical forest as a sweet scent wafts through the air. A little farther down the path, the putrid stench of rotting flesh makes you catch your breath. Upon investigation, you find that both odors originate from flowers – but why do flowers smell like anything at all? ...

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Inside fast fashion brands' love affair with uncomfortable, synthetic, and slow-to-biodegrade fabrics
The RealReal used data from Textile Exchange to explore the far-reaching prevalence of polyester, including in the fast fashion … Read More
Place your bets: The top 5 sports Americans wager money on
Sqore compiled a ranking of the most popular sports for betting in the United States using data from Variety Intelligence Platform. Read More
The 8 best sports for losing weight
Hims rounded up some of the best sports for losing weight. Read More
How accurate are fitness trackers? A comparison of Fitbit, Garmin, Apple, Oura, and Withings
Guava Health explores the accuracy of fitness trackers by Fitbit, Garmin, Apple, Oura, and Withings. Read More
Highest-earning poker players of all time
BestOdds compiled a ranking of the highest-earning poker players of all time using data from The Hendon Mob. Winnings are … Read More
Lifestyle news
Here's how the average childbirth age has changed over time
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to chart the rising maternal age over time, looking into the socioeconomic forces behind later … Read More
The do's and don'ts of taking pets on the road
CitizenShipper researched the do's and don'ts of taking your pet cats and dogs on the road, compiled from animal caretakers and travel … Read More
Trends in data breaches across 10 commonly targeted industries
Drata analyzed a report compiled by Verizon to identify trends in data breaches within 10 of the industries most frequently targeted. Read More
The US fertility rate is decreasing: What it means for the nation's future
U.S. fertility rates are now below replacement levels, according to CDC data. Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore this … Read More
A cultural history of swimsuits from au naturel to ooh la la
Swimply explores the political history of women's swimwear using various sources, such as Smithsonian Magazine and the Fashion … Read More

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