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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 outdoor spaces is evident in backyards from Buffalo to Bakersfield. …
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 expert on plant medicine, I help people manage their plants’ health
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 and Washington, D.C., to celebrate the bloom of cherry trees. …
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? ...
Lifestyle news
How medical debt drives half a million people into bankruptcy each year
Doctors and Clinicians analyzed academic research and news reports to see how medical debt is contributing to personal bankruptcies in America.
Which congressional campaigns are drawing the most donations from wealthy donors this election?
Windfall analyzed FEC data to show states where wealthy donors are making the largest contributions to congressional campaigns this election cycle.
These are the worst states for access to medical care
Hers looks at four data sets to rank U.S. states from worst to best when it comes to accessible healthcare.
How school counselors can address the youth mental health crisis
CounselingSchools.com examines the mental health crisis in America, how school counselors are boosting mental health and what more can be done to support them in their mission.
NFL Inflation: How ticket and concession prices have changed over time
FinanceBuzz tracked prices for tickets, concessions, and parking for every NFL team from 2013 to the present to find which teams raised prices the most and least.
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 births and the science that makes it possible.
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 authorities.
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.
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 trend.
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 Institute of Technology.