- California is home to the happiest US city
. Daily Edition • March 12, 2026 SUPPORTED BY How many U.S. states have you visited? Louise Story, the CEO of Atlas Obscura, has been to 39 — but she’s planning to up that number to 50 by the time America’s 250th birthday comes around on July 4. As she journeys to hit the remaining 11 states, Story is scoping out lesser-known destinations, like the Stonehenge replica made of antique cars in Nebraska and the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Indiana. “I am choosing to see more of…Read more
- Solar panels last longer than we thought
Daily Edition • February 4, 2026 SUPPORTED BY You’ve heard of a bird’s-eye view, but what about a bear’s-eye view? Twelve grizzly bears living on Alaska’s North Slope have been outfitted with collar cameras so that scientists can see what they get up to. The short recordings show the mammals playing, swimming, hunting, and foraging for berries — all valuable insights into one of the most remote grizzly populations in the world, per the Associated Press. See some snapshots from the cameras....
- Potato palooza
Daily Edition • February 3, 2026 SUPPORTED BY In November, we shared the news that the Farmers’ Almanac was closing its doors after more than 200 years in print circulation. And now, we’re happy to amend that report: The storied weather prediction brand is not shutting down after all, but is making some big changes to bring the almanac into the modern age. It’s been acquired by Unofficial Networks, a skiing and outdoor sports site, which means the Farmers’ Almanac will move from Maine to New...
- Shifting toward happiness
Daily Edition • February 2, 2026 SUPPORTED BY It’s Groundhog Day! Last year, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow (portending more winter), so given the recent snowstorm, we’re hoping 2026 isn’t a repeat. If you’re up early — before 7:30 EST — you can watch Phil emerge and make his prediction. Sleepyheads and West Coasters: That same link will take you to the results. Must Reads If you missed yesterday’s Grammys, here’s who took home awards Dudes, listen up! Five things urologists wish you knew...