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Changes in average height in a population say a lot about how nongenetic factors can affect human development. GigaCalculator examined data from the…

Stacker ranked the most expensive American climate disasters by the billions since 1980 by total cost of all damages, adjusted for inflation. Data…

Using annual report info from the Energy Information Administration, OhmConnect looked into how the U.S. generates its power, and how the rise of…

The global concentration of methane is continuing to set new annual records—can international efforts to curb this greenhouse gas keep up? Stacker…

Stacker used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to rank U.S. states and the District of Columbia by their incidence rates of…

Using information from public health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Stacker looked at how the flu vaccine is…

Physical activity keeps your body fit and your mind clear. Dolphin Pools looked at research from studies around the world that show the number of…

Stacker took a look at NOAA data to extrapolate the costliest hurricanes of all time. In this gallery, you’ll find the peak category of the storm,…

With the 2023 hurricane season set to begin on June 1, Stacker lists 30 ways to prepare for and recover from…

Stacker compiled a list of 10 animals from diverse environments, outlining how each helps sustain its…

Stacker debunked common myths about mpox using a variety of news, scientific, and government…

Traumatic brain injuries are caused by an external force that injures the brain. Taxman, Pollock, Murray & Bekkerman, LLC looked at a CDC report on…

OhmConnect cited data from the November 2021 EPA publication From Farm to Kitchen: The Environmental Impacts of U.S. Food Waste to look at the…

Curated evaluated the nutritional benefits and drawbacks of popular nondairy milks compared to regular cow’s…

Gigacalculator used data from the Wisconsin Department of Health to determine which activities burn the most…

Foothold Technology identified five important insights about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and mental health care in…

Summer is a-bloom with native beauty that spans the color spectrum. Texas Real Estate Source compiled a list of wildflowers native to different…

To gauge the increased popularity of mental health services over the last decade, Top10.com compiled this analysis with research from across the…

Stacker looked at the decline of Eastern and Western monarch butterfly populations and contextualized the species’ challenges, citing data from the…

Despite the global pandemic and other recent challenges, happiness abounds around the world. Stacker compiled a list of the world’s happiest…

Stacker collected information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Interactive Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke to find the…

To determine the fastest-warming states in America, Stacker consulted the climate at a glance tool from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

Stacker compiled a list of 25 things we’ve learned about the moon since 1969, using data from NASA, the Smithsonian, and other sources to salute…

Think there aren’t many more space firsts beyond the first man on the moon? Stacker takes a look at 50 historic firsts in outer…

Stacker determined the 10 metro areas in the U.S. most lacking in complete plumbing facilities based on the percentage of people in each metro…

To learn more about the ultimate American comeback story, Stacker explored the history of bison populations in the U.S. and repopulation efforts…

Stacker analyzed data from the Guttmacher Institute and the U.S. Census Bureau to investigate the number of women who live in areas where abortion…

Stacker analyzed data from the National Cancer Institute and CDC to find out where common cancers are most prevalent in the U.S. Stacker also looked…

Due to residential, commercial, and industrial use of fossil fuels, each state within the U.S. reports varying numbers behind their carbon…

Stacker scoured scientific studies, DIY websites, and even American history to come up with 15 ways to stay cool on warm days. Keep reading to see a…

Stacker used data from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) to assess the highest toxin-emitting sites in each state, and what demographics are most…

Rates of depression vary considerably from one state to the next. Stacker examines the prevalence of depression in every state in America and then…

To illustrate what summer weather was like from 1920 to 2021, Stacker consulted data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).…

Ro explored the history of exercise regimens and how the fitness industry has evolved over the past 70…

Guava Health investigates six different methods scientists are exploring to understand how to slow…

ACLS Medical Training put together a timeline chronicling the long history of trying to revive victims of heart attacks or drownings, from methods…

Just in time for Dinosaur Day June 1, Stacker looks at the states with the most dinosaur fossils with help from the Paleobiology Database. Seven…

Stacker outlined what 100% renewable energy could look like across the U.S. by 2050, citing projections from Stanford and The Solutions Project.…

HealthMatch finds that although breast and cervical cancer screenings are the most effective tools for early detection, the U.S. needs to address…

Zinnia Health looked at the connection between mental illness and substance use disorder, citing early 2020 data from the Substance Abuse and Mental…

Study.com reports that the U.S health care system will experience significant changes as it adapts to keep nurses that can meet the needs of an aging…

In honor of World Space Week, Stacker has compiled a list of key astronomy and astrophysics terms that are out of this…

CPR can be a lifesaver in a medical emergency. ACLS Medical Training looked at research from BioMed Central and other sources such as the American…