Gardening news from around the web
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
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 … Read More
Lifestyle news
Emergency housing resources for older Americans in need
Caring.com provides a guide to resources for emergency housing and how to access them amid an increasing number of older Americans … Read More
How efforts to cut long prison sentences have stalled
The Marshall Project reports on the pushback that efforts to cut long prison sentences face from crime victim advocates and … Read More
A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste.
Grist reports on a new type of concrete made from discarded shells to trap water, therefore combating both floods and food waste in … Read More
Could permeable pavement ease flooding woes in New York City?
Reasons to be Cheerful examines how permeable pavement could help cities across the United States improve their stormwater resilience. Read More
A 64-year-old who swam the earth's circumference shares his longevity tips
Hone Health profiles the habits and tips for longevity from 64-year-old competitive swimmer Chuck DiMeglio. 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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