Women often say they prefer taller men — but the reality is more complicated

Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Turner Men are an average of about 5 inches taller than women. Scientific studies suggest that while women might say they have a preference for taller male partners, actual height differences in heterosexual couples aren’t as wide as stated height preferences. Shorter men do tend to marry younger and lower-educated women, […]

China’s ‘Great Firewall’ is taller than ever under ‘president-for-life’ Xi Jinping

Vincent Isore/IP3/Getty Images Censorship in China has soared under President Xi Jinping, targeting local and international dissidents. Thousands of censorship directives are issued every year, and there has been a significant increase in the number of restrictive laws and regulations that target everything from false information to content that endangers the “honor of the State.” […]

Wind power is getting taller and stronger — especially in Texas

David Gray/Reuters According to Energy Information Administration, wind turbines have grown taller and more powerful in the last ten years. Texas is leading the U.S by having the largest onshore wind farm. Wind speeds are frequently higher as you get further above the ground, producing more electricity.   Wind turbines in the United States have grown […]

2018 Subaru Crosstrek First Drive | Like an Impreza, but taller

When the first-generation Subaru XV Crosstrek launched a few years ago, I was skeptical that more ground clearance and fender flares is all it would take to get more buyers. But sell it has. According to Subaru representatives, it’s the company’s third-best-selling line, and is second in the country for compact and subcompact crossover sales […]