10 things you didn't know about koalas

Koalas aren't bears and they don't rarely drink water.

Should you wash your chicken?

Julia Child and food safety experts disagree on whether you should wash raw chicken before cooking…

Is 'global warming' the right term to use?

Instead of 'climate change' or 'global warming,' new research finds another term might be more effective…

Every single minute of physical activity helps health, study shows

Forget the idea that only 10-minute bursts of activity are important. New research finds that even…

12 curious truths about Stonehenge

The world's most famous ring of standing stones has been studied for centuries, yet we learn…

What you need to know about sunscreen

From what the new labels mean to how to properly apply it, here are the essentials…

7 odd facts about pi

In celebration of National Pi Day, we tip our hat to 3.14.

3 psychological tricks to help you lose weight

Calories and exercise are key, of course, but these research-backed workarounds can help you reach your…

12 amazing message-in-a-bottle stories

From the words of a shipwrecked castaway to a sailor looking for love, these bottle-bound missives…

17 things you didn't know about zebras

From their smart stripes to the power of their kicks, behold the wonders of zebras.