When HHMI Investigator Amita Sehgal started studying sleep 25 years ago, the topic elicited a yawn from most biologists. "In the year 2000, if I had suggested to my department that we hire people ...

To stay in the air when hovering over a flower, bumble bees continually flap their wings rapidly, a metabolic process that ...

Dry indoor air affects comfort, health, and homes during heating season. Knowing how whole-house humidifiers work helps contractors match homeowners with the right solution.

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You worry that bringing a newborn home during cold season will unleash one long stretch of coughs, ER trips, and sleepless ...

A humidifier can also help indoor plants during dry winter months, along with a boost from grow lights. Grow light bulbs that emit photosynthesis-friendly spectrums can be found in many different ...

Over several months, three health and smart home experts monitored air quality in different locations. This is what surprised us.

Low dew points are creating dry air conditions that contribute to physical irritations like coughing and dry skin.

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Dermatologists explain why winter air dries out skin and how humidifiers, smarter moisturizing and gentler routines can help.

“Blinking more frequently and completely can improve tearing in cold weather because the eyelids act like windshield wipers ...