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12 Ways To Celebrate International Self-Care Day

International Self-Care Day, on July 24, is dedicated to raising awareness about self-care as a tool for global health. Celebrate with these ideas!
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Stop washing your clothes this way – it's harming the environment!

Laundry might seem like one of the most run-of-the-mill chores, but its environmental impact can be dramatic.
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Detail of Paris 2024 Olympics gold medal.

At Paris 2024 there's a piece of the Eiffel Tower in every medal. Explore the last 50 years of Summer Olympics medal designs.

To celebrate the upcoming Games, we looked at medal designs for the Summer Olympics since 1976 and which countries won the most each year.
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From left to right: A close-up of a dirty headlight as someone cleans it, a black woman with curly hair and sunglasses smiles towards the camera, and a close-up of a clean headlight with the caption: you can get it to look like this.

After her headlights fogged up, this woman shared the easy hack she learned: 'This is crazy, it works!'

Headlight bulbs are cheap, but the covers themselves can be pricey to replace. Here’s what to try next time your headlights need defogging.
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Asian hornet invading a honey bee hive

How electric harps are protecting honey bees

By 2021, Michel Costa had become a frustrated veteran of an obscure yet devastating war in Europe. The enemy: invasive Asian hornets, which had been massacring his honey bees by the thousand.
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Two side-by-side screenshots of a YouTube video. One one side is a close up of tools soaking in vinegar and ketchup. On the other side, freshly cleaned tools sit atop a workbench.

Mechanic shares 'leftovers hack' to clean your rusty tools: 'I didn't realize it was THIS easy'

The YouTube mechanic shares a money-saving hack that uses kitchen staples to remove ‘every speck’ of rust from metal objects.
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It’s the bee's needs: Study reveals best plants for bee health and conservation

A new study analyzed pollen from 57 North American plant species, identifying those most nutritionally beneficial for bees, which could inform conservation efforts and wildflower restoration projects.
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A woman with tan skin holds a tampon in front of her torso. She is not wearing a shirt, but has on pale pink underwear. The photo is cropped to show only her torso and hands.

Scared about heavy metals in tampons? Here are 4 alternatives for your next period

A new study revealed a number of heavy metals in tampons sold in the U.S. and Europe. Here are some other options to consider for your next cycle.
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Ranked: These are the top 10 best U.S. cities for public transportation

Only three of the top 10 transit systems are in the nation's top 10 most populous cities. Good transit spans the country.
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Irene Xagoraraki leads an environmental virology lab at Michigan State University.

The power of poop: Detroit's method for early disease detection is saving lives and inspiring other cities

Wastewater surveillance hit the big time during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when officials started using this technique to monitor local virus levels.
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12 Ways to Celebrate Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month — a time for all disabled people to unapologetically celebrate our bodies as they are. Whether you are disabled or an ally, Disability Pride Month is full of so much to celebrate. 
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How To Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks on the 4th of July

The Fourth of July can be a miserable day for dogs. The fireworks make scaredy-cats out of many canines. But there are six ways you can help
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