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The best way to protect yourself against the flu is to get the flu shot, and the best time for that is before the flu season starts.

'The Secret Life of Pets' is a hilarious rendition of what happens when you leave your pet home alone.

The cat-carried parasite Toxoplasma gondi has been associated with a variety of illnesses, but you can take simple precautions.

Synesthetes can taste sounds, smell colors or see scents, and research proves these people experience reality differently.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug. 12 this year.

Packed full of unhealthy nitrates, processed meats like hot dogs and bacon harbor health risks you should know about.

Defense budgets might be stable now, but governments may reduce spending in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is how you can detect mold in your home and what to do about it.

Vanessa offers the new president some unsolicited advice.

Learn more about Natural Gas vehicles and what makes CNG's unique.

High power factor compact fluorescent light bulbs are a better choice than standard CFLs because they put less strain on the power grid.

What's wrong with high fructose corn syrup? How about obesity, mercury and environmental damage?

Spring is a great time to renew your commitment to being green. A few suggestions: Walk or bike instead of driving, drive smoothly and more slowly to increase g

The biggest problem facing the Galapagos Islands is controlling the number of people — both visitors and residents.

Carbon dioxide emissions are making the ocean more acidic. The lower pH level inhibits the ability of many marine plants and animals to build their shells and s

Composting doesn't have to be about following rigid rules, and can be as easy as you make it.

You don't have to use toxic chemicals and pesticides to have a beautiful, lush yard. But first, stop fixing on having much of a lawn at all.

It can be expensive and challenging to recycle unwanted electronics, as many organizations charge a fee or have limited operating hours. Luckily, Dell offers a

Learn which plants will flourish during the fall season in your particular region of the United States.

There's plenty to see in the April night sky, from approaching new Comet ATLAS to the Lyrid meteor shower.

From a pair of meteor showers to the Flower Moon, here's what to look for in the night sky in May.

Websites like FamilyTreeNow and even Whitepages have a surprising amount of your personal information.

Common questions parents aren’t asking their dentist about their children's teeth and gums, but should be.

Take a look at the nutritional benefits of 5 popular tree nuts, and you'll realize nuts are a great snack!

Not everyone is a fan of this low-carb, high-fat diet that puts your body into a metabolic state of ketosis.

Reduce the carbon footprint of your food by making smart food choices, not necessarily just by eating local.

It’s one of the fastest-growing industries, and states across the U.S. have been eagerly courting the industry in the hopes of landing new manufacturing plant

Those baby blues mean something, but perhaps not what you think.

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Here's a breakdown of how each disinfectant kills specific types of germs.

Breakthroughs in artificial photosynthesis could help harness the sun's power for clean, efficient production of liquid hydrogen.

Ethanol from switchgrass, a perennial plant traditionally used for foraging and decoration, promises to be among the next big biofuel breakthroughs marketed as

A new technology can look at you and tell if you're a great poker player, an extrovert or even a genius.

A doctorate student from New Zealand explores the psychology of attraction to supernatural beings — both religious and secular.

Experiencing a pleasant tingle when someone crinkles paper isn't as weird as you think. It's called ASMR or 'brain orgasm.' Here's why it happens.

Rather than cutting down a live tree, many companies will rent you one that will keep growing and be used several years in a row.

Vault lights in the sidewalks were useful ways to light the rooms down below.

When it comes to political or personal conversations, it's always good to avoid this type of superiority posturing.

Access to clean, safe drinking water during natural disasters such as hurricanes or floods is critical to health and survival. Here's how to ensure your supply.

A Category 5 hurricane causes catastrophic damage. But how does such a huge storm form in the first place?

The truth is that crop circles are more art than alien. Still, it's fun to suspend your disbelief, if just for a second.

Despite years of warning, a new report says many infants in the U.S. still sleep with soft bedding, whether in a crib or their parents' bed.

Crown shyness is a phenomenon where tree canopies don't touch, creating stark outlines between the treetops. Here are some theories about why it happens.

From Saturn shining all month to Neptune at its brightest point all year, Mother Nature is bringing her own celestial fireworks to the party in the July sky.

Gray hair may indicate more than our biological age: It could signal one of these health issues, including heart disease or vitamin deficiency.

A cat rescued in North Carolina went viral because of her resemblance to Baby Yoda from 'The Mandalorian,' but there has been a strange turn of events.

Paying attention to a cat's tail language can give you insight into its mood and clue you in to what kind of behavior to expect.

When a shelter is 'no kill,' that doesn't always mean that every animal makes it out of there alive.