“It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”. That’s a partly valid phrase you may have heard in the summer, but it’s actually both. What is a Heat Index? According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the heat index, also known as the “apparent temperature,” is what the temperature feels like to the human body when […]
While birth order is known to influence people’s personality traits and behavior, whether you’re the cautious firstborn or the risk-taking youngest child, it is not the only way it affects your life. As Yahoo Life reports, research suggests it may also affect some aspects of your health, including your immune system, obesity risk, anxiety levels and […]
It’s time to celebrate National Corn on the Cob! This day has been celebrated annually on June 11 for over 150 years and has its origins in Native American culture, when corn was a staple crop of many tribes, and it is still enjoyed today as one of the most popular side dishes around. Get […]
Now that school is out, the days are long, the weather’s getting toasty, and you may have noticed something else that comes along with the spring/summer season – allergies. But things that induce your hay fever don’t just exist outside. There are many allergens (and the things that blow them around) that live within your […]
For many people, the glow of fireflies marks the heart of summer, but as AccuWeather reports, the timing of those displays depends heavily on location, weather, habitat and species. AccuWeather built a map with Global Biodiversity Information Facility data to highlight the timing of the Big Dipper Firefly, Photinus pyralis, across the central and eastern […]
There’s a lot we still don’t know about NVIDIA’s RTX Spark AI chip — we’re still waiting on deeper technical details and pricing for the first batch of systems — but it has a decent shot of changing the way we think of Windows PCs entirely. As Endgadget reports, the RTX Spark should offer the raw […]
Pride Month is officially here, and Calvin Klein is celebrating in the most authentic, vibrant, CK way possible. As Hypebae reports, the iconic American brand has just launched its limited-edition Pride 2026 collection alongside a creator-led campaign with three creators who personify individuality and self-expression: dancer/choreographer Sam Salter, model/athlete Jordan Rand, and artist Deon Hinton. The campaign focuses on personal […]
June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. Despite decades of research, we don’t know much about the brain. It is as strange as the deep sea, as complex as a computer, as mysterious as the universe – and it makes us who we are, as humans and individuals. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more […]
June is National Foster a Pet Month. This month is observed around the country by people who foster animals in order to educate the public about what it takes to foster and how they can begin the process. Fostering offers animals in need a temporary home to experience the love and care they need to […]
Choosing to add energy efficient items, like solar lighting, to your home or garden is essential when wanting to cut your energy costs (and support the environment). Solar lighting options come in a wide range of styles and designs, making it easier than you think to find an eco-friendly lighting fixture. Consider these five easy […]