Toilet Signs Are Mysterious And Mirth-Inducing
The signs offer important advice. But it seems they can't help but offer humor as well.
Health & Safety
'The Longevity Economy': What Does It Mean To Be Old?
A new book called The Longevity Economy argues businesses are failing to design things that older consumers want to buy because they're relying on outmoded ideas about what it means to be old.
House Tax Plan Would Eliminate Medical Expense Deduction
The House passed its bill to overhaul the tax code. It would eliminate many popular deductions — including the one for medical expenses. The provision isn't included in the current Senate version.
New Numbers On Child Labor Are Not Encouraging
A report from the U.N.'s International Labour Organization looks at how many children work, what kind of jobs they perform — and how to stop it.
Politician's Public Peeing Puts Spotlight On Need For Public Toilets
It's not exactly clear what prompted Ugandan MP Ibrahim Abriga to relieve himself on a city wall. But one thing is certain: Kampala is one of many places where public toilets can be hard to find.
Young Men, Frequent Drivers Most Likely To Get Distracted While Driving
Distracted driving is a growing problem, accounting for at least 12 percent of road crashes worldwide. Phones don't help. But personality and gender may play a role, too, researchers say.
Amos Winter: How Do You Build An All-Terrain Wheelchair For Under $200?
In many countries, uneven and unpaved roads make it hard to get around in a standard wheelchair. MIT engineer Amos Winter describes his design for a lever-powered all-terrain wheelchair under $200.
Myriam Sidibe: Would Fewer Children Die of Disease If They Just Washed Their Hands?
Washing your hands with soap stops the spread of many lethal diseases. Yet most people don't wash their hands, even after using the bathroom. Dr. Myriam Sidibe wants to reverse this disturbing trend.
Sam Kass: Can Free Breakfast Improve Learning?
16 million children face hunger in the U.S., which can prevent them from performing well in school. Chef Sam Kass describes a simple solution with a potentially huge impact: free breakfast.
Wendy Troxel: Does High School Start Too Early?
Sleep expert Wendy Troxel says teens are sleep-deprived because of early school start times that cater to adults. She says high schools should start classes at least an hour later.