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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 simple hack for using skin care products to bring down your core temperature, how hot beverages may actually cool you off, and how to up your use of fans to beat the heat this summer.

Rates of depression vary considerably from one state to the next. Stacker examines the prevalence of depression in every state in America and then breaks down those findings by key demographics like sex, race, and income.

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 at-risk.

To illustrate what summer weather was like from 1920 to 2021, Stacker consulted data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The average, maximum, and minimum temperatures and average precipitation data for each year was gathered from the NOAA’s Time Series database.

Ro explored the history of exercise regimens and how the fitness industry has evolved over the past 70 years.

Guava Health investigates six different methods scientists are exploring to understand how to slow aging.

ACLS Medical Training put together a timeline chronicling the long history of trying to revive victims of heart attacks or drownings, from methods used before the 19th century to modern-day CPR.

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 states have no fossils to be found, while only two have more than 1,000.

Stacker outlined what 100% renewable energy could look like across the U.S. by 2050, citing projections from Stanford and The Solutions Project.

HealthMatch finds that although breast and cervical cancer screenings are the most effective tools for early detection, the U.S. needs to address gaps that discourage preventative screening. 

Zinnia Health looked at the connection between mental illness and substance use disorder, citing early 2020 data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and academic studies.

In honor of World Space Week, Stacker has compiled a list of key astronomy and astrophysics terms that are out of this world!