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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 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 …

5 of the biggest sports parlay wins of all time

ATS.io compiled a list of five of the biggest sports parlay wins of all time, detailing the ins and outs of the jackpots worth millions of dollars.

For better or for worse: The mental health effects of divorce

Charlie Health shares insights about the link between divorce and mental and physical health, plus tips for coping with well-being after separation.

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.

Indigenous Peoples Day: Why it's replacing Columbus Day in many places

The Conversation, with the help of Coharie Tribe member and educator Susan C. Faircloth, explains the history and significance of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Latinos have been the fastest-growing demographic in swing states since the last election. Could they choose the next president?

In a deadlocked presidential race, Stacker explored where Latino Americans—the country's most coveted voting bloc—might swing this November.

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.