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Safer Stairs for Seniors

Stairs become more hazardous with age. Visual changes make depth judgment harder. Balance is not what it once was. Muscles ...
Night-time wandering turns small steps into big risks. A quiet shift in home lighting now promises calmer corridors for families. A wave of predictive ...
The Dot Max is Amazon’s best all-around smart speaker. It’s pricier than the $50 Dot, but it offers far better sound, more power, and more smart home capabilities. If you are hanging on to a ...
This roundup showcases the best and most effective smart home devices for reducing energy consumption. We'll feature a curated selection of gadgets ...
The best standing desks enhance wellness and productivity. We tested two dozen to find the best for various heights, budgets, ...
GE Cync's smart outdoor lights are ready for the holidays with looping designs, permanent eave lights and more ways to change how you decorate.
In a metal like copper, however, the outer electrons swim around freely and are shared by all the atoms. That’s why ...
The city recently completed two-years of work to install LED lights that are brighter, use less electricity and last 10 times ...
It’s a good idea to install cameras in shaded spots, such as under eaves, to protect the lens from the glare of the sun and ...
Massachusetts is installing hybrid pedestrian traffic lights, but a UMass study shows many drivers don’t understand how to use them.
This film uses archival clips and documents to examine the way climate change evolved from nonpartisan topic to divisive issue. By Alissa Wilkinson This film combines S.S. Rajamouli’s dynamic two-part ...
The New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants is a milestone for global solidarity and refugee protection at a time of unprecedented displacement across the world. Adopted by all 193 Member ...