Vipology Staff Writer

Scientists Have Mapped the Extreme Weather Impact if a Crucial System of Ocean Currents Collapses

Thermometer sitting in snow and ice

The collapse of a crucial network of Atlantic Ocean currents could push parts of the world into a deep freeze, with winter temperatures plunging to around minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit in some cities, bringing “profound climate and societal impacts,” according to a new study. The Future of the AMOC is Uncertain As AccuWeather reports, there is increasing […]

Pottery Barn has Teamed Up with a Celebrity Interior Designer to Bring Coastal Chic into Your Home

View of Hawaii Coast at sunset

Looking for an effortless way to infuse coastal breeziness into your home this season — making it equal parts “Cali cool,” sophisticated, and cottagecore-inspired? All it takes is a few “add to cart” clicks on Pottery Barn’s first-ever collaboration with celebrated interior designer Mark D. Sikes. As Yahoo Life reports, in this fit-for-spring collection, Sikes pours his […]

August is Summer Sun Safety Month

Mom applying sunscreen to her toddler at the beach

August is “Summer Sun Safety Month,” which was established to bring awareness of best practices to protect your skin from too much sun exposure while enjoying the great outdoors. Summer safety is more than just putting on sunscreen; many other factors to consider when keeping yourself, your aging parents, and your children safe from damage […]

Wet Cat Food vs. Dry Cat Food: Which Is Better?

Grey tabby cat eating cat food from a bowl

A common question that veterinarians get asked is whether cats should eat canned or dry food. Is one preferred, or actually “better”? As ChewyMD reports, the good news is that most commercial cat foods provide an excellent source of nutrition, whether it’s dry cat food or wet cat food. But finding the best food for your […]

6 August Back-To-School Home Maintenance To-Do’s you can Get Done over a Weekend

With the transition from summer to the beginning of a new school year (and maybe some back-to-work blues), August can feel like a sudden downshift. Stretch out these last days of summer by squeezing in a few more home projects, savoring simple pleasures and, when the time comes, preparing the house for fall. These six […]

The 2025 Fall Weather Forecast Could Feel a Little Like a Summer Hangover

Fall color trees and foliage reflected in lake

Autumn is less than a month away, but don’t expect calm, crisp days across the board. While some regions will slide into sweater weather, others could be dealing with wildfires, lingering summer heat or tropical storms that spin up close to home. As AccuWeather reports, meteorological fall starts on Monday, Sept. 1, while astronomical autumn […]

It’s the End of an Era: AOL Ends Dial-Up Internet Access

Teen girl in 90's sitting at home computer using AOL

Sometime in the dying moments of September, what was once a daily habit for most, if not all, of the online world during the early age of internet – a dial-up modem whirring and screeching and static scratching and buzzing and humming and popping its way to connecting users with AOL – will happen for […]

The 10,000 Steps Rule Isn’t Based in Science- Here’s What Your REAL Target Should Be

People walking at different paces in park setting

The idea that you need to log 10,000 steps a day for good health has been health gospel for ages. But as Women’s Health previously reported this year, the 10,000-a-day steps goal (which roughly equates to five miles) isn’t really based in science. In fact, it’s more marketing than anything. As Yahoo Health reports, a new scientific analysis in The Lancet […]

Have you tried Olipop’s Sponge Bob Soda?

SpongeBob Squarepants, Patrick and Squidward figureines

Everyone’s favorite bubbly beverage for the fiber-loving crowd is making a splash in Bikini Bottom. As Delish reports, OLIPOP just launched Pineapple Paradise, a limited-edition flavor inspired by SpongeBob SquarePants and his fruit-shaped home—and it’s already got fans foaming at the lid. The collab has been aptly timed with the upcoming (due in theaters December 19) release […]

The New FENTY x PUMA Collection Wants to Play

Rihanna at Fenty Puma event

Style with a side of sport – that’s the FENTY x PUMA way of fashion, and Rihanna can’t stop herself from switching up the game. As Hypebae reports, the trends dominating summer nod to football, from sneaker silhouettes to apparel, and FENTY x PUMA is leading the way. With a new drop of sports-derived streetwear out this […]