Cola, Sprite.’ Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Valerie M. Fridland, University of Nevada, Reno With burgers sizzling and classic rock thumping, many Americans revel in summer cookouts – at least until ...

Before there were influencers, viral videos, and billion-view platforms, there was something raw, real, and radically democratic: public access television. Born in the 1970s, public access TV was one ...

Lonnie Johnson, a NASA engineer, invented the Super Soaker, revolutionizing playtime after an accidental water release during an experiment. His success funded clean energy research and education ...

The charismatic front man of Sly and the Family Stone died on June 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Jose Valentino Ruiz, University of Florida In the fall of 1971, Sly and ...

Every garden has unique needs based on plant type, soil composition, local climate and more. Understanding these factors is the first step in creating an effective irrigation plan. For instance, ...

Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) range from diarrhea and abdominal pain to nausea, fever, loss of appetite, fatigue and, at times, rectal bleeding. No single test can confirm IBD, which ...

While medical advances have helped people live longer with cardiovascular diseases, many of the risk factors that lead to these diseases continue to grow. Fueled by ongoing increases in high blood ...

Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of permanent blindness, often does its damage silently – with no noticeable symptoms – as vision is lost. Glaucoma affects an estimated 3 million Americans, but ...

With school out for summer, children will be away from teachers and coaches who might be trained in first aid and CPR, making it crucial for parents and summer caregivers to brush up on safety tips ...

Colin Zarzycki, Penn State U.S. forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are expecting an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms, and 6 to ...

3. Tariffs and Supply Constraints Tariffs on Chinese and other foreign-made solar panels have led to price increases and reduced availability. Simultaneously, battery storage components are ...

The modern traffic light, largely attributed to Garrett Morgan's 1923 invention, introduced a critical yellow warning light that improved public safety. Despite his significant impact on traffic ...