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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 …

From trauma to turnout: Inside David Hogg's $8M bid to elect young progressives

The 74 examines Parkland school shooting survivor David Hogg's PAC to reshape America by electing more Gen Z and millennial progressives.

How Texas election officials are dealing with a flood of challenges to voter registrations

Votebeat examines a campaign led by True the Vote that targeted tens of thousands of Texans over their eligibility to vote.

The rise of Arya, Khaleesi, and Daenerys: How pop culture influences baby name trends

Best Baby Names analyzed data from the Social Security Administration to see how celebrities can impact what parents name their children.

How efforts to cut long prison sentences have stalled

The Marshall Project reports on the pushback that efforts to cut long prison sentences face from crime victim advocates and conservative groups.

A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste.

Grist reports on a new type of concrete made from discarded shells to trap water, therefore combating both floods and food waste in urban gardens.

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.