Inventing The Soldier Of The Future

The minds at DARPA are creating another batch of sci-fi-worthy tools to fend off most any kind of enemy (and shape up civilian life too)

​​​​​​​The Power Of Fake Pills

Surprising new research shows that placebos work even when you know they’re not real.

Wake Up Smarter

No, you are not dreaming. You really can boost your brainpower while you snooze. Try these seven tips.

The Five-Fingers Club

A teen helps a younger boy see that their shared difference is no handicap to success.

Why I Stopped Worrying About My Credit Score

It is more a measure of your borrowing than of your overall financial health

His Bridge Over Troubled Water

As a man goes blind, his friend watches his back

The Medical Case Against Kids Smoking Pot

As states loosen their marijuana laws, a doctor warns that the drug can be addictive and harmful to younger minds

8 Almost States

If some independence-minded citizens had gotten their way, we would have a few more stars on our flag

Discovering A Lost Brother

KIERON GRAHAM ALWAYS knew he had an older brother. His adoption papers, signed and sealed when he was three months old, listed a sibling named Vincent but no last name. Though Kieron spent years thinking about Vincent, he could never track him down.

Thanksgiving For The Soul

A third-grade class knows exactly what will brighten an older neighbor’s holiday meal—and it isn’t a roast turkey

The Secret Lives Of Letters

They may be small characters, but there are amazing stories behind all 26 alphabet all-stars

Love's Last Refrain

This musician calms the dying and soothes their families

The Funniest

Jokes Since the Internet

50 Old-Time Doctor Remedies That Really Work

Your grandma probably swore by these treatments, and now science is catching up.

Racing The Storm

It began as a friendly regatta for seasoned sailors and newcomers alike. But before many had finished, a brutal squall turned it into a disaster.

Sympathy For My Bully

One survivor now wonders whether abusers like hers deserve the harsh comeuppance they often get

How To Make It As A Fossil

Many species die off without a trace. If humans are to leave a lasting record, well need to make sure our DNA survives.

From Kindergarten To Cancer: A Love Story

The soldier never forgot his childhood crush, and once they reunited, neither war nor illness would keep them apart

A Five-Year-Old Teaches A Lesson In Grace

On the night the author loses patience with her mother and her dementia, a granddaughter’s love unites them all

Everyday Heroes - Nailed It!

After a salon turns away a physically challenged woman, a stranger makes a truly beautiful gesture

The Ice Man To The Rescue

Everyday Heroes

50 Health Facts Your Doctor Wants You To Know

Knowing which of these statements have been verified by SCIENCE—and which are MYTHS—could boost your health

The Perfect Brain Food

Reading isn’t just filling your head—it’s nourishing it. The latest science on the magic of books.

His Heart Wouldn't Give Up

April Bradley was just starting her shift at Panera when her brother told her someone had passed out in the back of the restaurant.

The Water Angel

When Mother Nature’s dangerous heat sneaks up on unaware hikers, this resourceful local comes to the rescue.

13 Things - Surprising Facts About At-home DNA Tests

If you send your DNA to two different companies to find out your ancestry, you may end up with two different results.

Wish You Were More Creative? Just Pretend!

Thinking you aren’t gifted may be what’s blocking your inner artist

A Healthy Fruit Celebrates Its Holiday

A cranberry like me thinks of itself as the self-sufficient type.

The Life Saver On Dad's Computer Screen

A daughter caring for her aging father finds help—and peace of mind—from a virtual companion named Pony

The Gift Of A Great Neighbor

Passed from one home to the next, a box of ornaments reminds a family of the bonds around them