Aside from being absolutely delicious, cherries, peaches, and plums have another thing in common: they’re all stone fruits. Stone fruits, or drupes, are fruits that have a pit or “stone” at the center ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Size is a determining factor in whether a kidney stone can pass naturally and how long it takes. Small stones (less than 4 mm) usually pass on their own in about 31 days. Larger stones typically take ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

What makes a stone bounce repeatedly when thrown across the surface of a lake, and how many bounces can it perform? Lydéric Bocquet and Christophe Clanet explore the physics behind stone skipping ...