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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 …

Is your child ready for their first cellphone this year? Here's what experts say.

Spokeo analyzed phone ownership rates among children and heard from child development experts on determining cellphone readiness.

The top breakfast restaurant chains in America

Stacker gathered YouGov Ratings (current as of the second quarter 2024) to rank the top 20 breakfast restaurant chains in America.

The rise in college student voting could have a big swing state impact on the presidential election

The Hechinger Report examines the impact and uptick of college student voting since 2022.

How Kamala Harris' political and economic approach could affect the financial markets

OANDA takes a look at Kamala Harris' role as vice president, her policy positions earlier in her career, her views, and how these would affect the financial markets if she is elected president.

1 in 10 Americans have tried injectable weight loss medication—These are the cities with the most early adopters

Hers examines the weight-loss injectables market across the U.S.

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.