How a 'pollinator pathmaker' can help us see like a bee

Reasons to be Cheerful follows artist Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg's path to transform how people see gardens—geared toward pollinators' tastes rather than humans.

Fall in love with autumn and winter gardening

(BPT) - Whether you're a master gardener, complete novice, or something in between, fall is the perfect season to start enjoying or extend this popular family-friendly hobby.As cooler temperatures …

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 days watching our houseplants grow. We see their signs of life only …

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 to embrace the beauty of the outdoors. It’s the perfect …

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? ...

From PPO to HMO, what's the difference between the 5 most common types of health insurance plans?

To help consumers navigate their options, Doctors and Clinicians analyzed KFF data and other resources to break down common types of insurance plans.

How teen drug use compares by state

Substance Use Treatment Facilities examined data from SAMHSA and other sources to see how teen drug use varies by state and how much it's changed.

Landlines may seem obsolete, but people in these states pick up their home phones the most

Who still uses landlines? Spokeo used data from the National Center for Health Statistics to analyze which states have the most loyal landline users.

The rural Americans too poor for federal flood protections

The Daily Yonder reports on a data-driven disaster tool exhibiting a "bias" against rural communities.

8 vitamins and supplements for weight loss backed by science

Ro shares what to know about losing weight with supplements and the best research-backed supplements to boost metabolism.

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.