History of famous firsts in space
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…
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Metros with the most people without basic plumbing service, including piped drinking water and a toilet
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…
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American bison are making a major comeback
To learn more about the ultimate American comeback story, Stacker explored the history of bison populations in the U.S. and repopulation efforts…
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Nearly half of all women live in areas where abortion access will likely become more restrictive
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…
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State-by-state prevalence of the 5 most common types of cancer
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…
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States with the most CO2 emissions
Due to residential, commercial, and industrial use of fossil fuels, each state within the U.S. reports varying numbers behind their carbon…
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15 ways to stay cool this summer without AC
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…
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17% of people live near toxic release facilities—here’s how it breaks down by state
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…
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States with the highest rates of depression
Rates of depression vary considerably from one state to the next. Stacker examines the prevalence of depression in every state in America and then…
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History of telemedicine in America
Rex MD compiled a list of medical and technological advancements in history that contributed to the state of telemedicine…
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What summer weather was like the year you were born
To illustrate what summer weather was like from 1920 to 2021, Stacker consulted data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).…
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10 popular workout trends from the last 70 years
Ro explored the history of exercise regimens and how the fitness industry has evolved over the past 70…
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Smart devices that could improve the lives of people with disabilities
IoT Secure lists 10 ways that smart devices can improve the quality of life for disabled people in their…
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10 tips for managing insomnia
To help people who find it difficult to get quality sleep, Sunday Citizen compiled tips and best sleeping practices for overcoming…
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10 traits you may not know can be tied to genetics
Top10.com scoured scientific literature to find out which traits may be at least partly determined by genetics—and the findings were…
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6 methods scientists are exploring to slow aging
Guava Health investigates six different methods scientists are exploring to understand how to slow…
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CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival—here’s how it was developed
ACLS Medical Training put together a timeline chronicling the long history of trying to revive victims of heart attacks or drownings, from methods…
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‘Good’ versus ‘bad’ fat: Here’s the difference between 5 types of fat found in your diet
DietMenus compiled information about the five different types that exist and whether they are beneficial or detrimental to your…
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States with the most dinosaur fossils
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…
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How far is the US from a 100% renewable energy future?
Stacker outlined what 100% renewable energy could look like across the U.S. by 2050, citing projections from Stanford and The Solutions Project.…
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