Grant Clauser

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Grant Clauser

I capture indoor spiders in a cup to gently release them outside. I rescue earthworms stranded on sidewalks by moving them to the lawn. When I realized my porch lamp could be responsible for the deaths of hundreds of moths a year, I had to do something about it. In the process, I learned how important moths are to the environment, and how I could help them survive my outdoor lighting. Moths and other night-active insects are drawn to porch lights like cats to empty boxes.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Grant Clauser

If you already think close-ups of birds happily munching on millet are adorable, guess what’s even cuter? Baby birds, that’s what. For those who enjoy sparrow selfies, bird feeders with smart cameras hidden inside are already popular. Now Birdfy, which makes one of our favorite smart bird feeders, offers a Smart Bird House nesting box outfitted with a Wi-Fi camera and solar panel, so you can record a nature documentary in your backyard.

Nov 30, 2024 | nytimes.com | Grant Clauser

If you greet the Monday after Thanksgiving with back-to-work dread, maybe you need a Cyber Monday pick-me-up. Great deals on headphones and earbuds may be just the thing. Searching through Cyber Monday deals, especially for popular categories like headphones and earbuds, can be confusing and overwhelming. Some manufacturers have multiple very similar models, and not all of them are worth your money at any price.

Nov 29, 2024 | nytimes.com | Grant Clauser

With Black Friday in full swing once more, many people are on the lookout for deals on the headphones they’ve wanted all year. But you should show a little more restraint when shopping than you might have with that pumpkin pie. That’s where we come in. Black Friday deals, especially on popular categories like headphones and earbuds, can be confusing and overwhelming. Not only are manufacturers trying to lure you in with their best models, but they’re also trying to lure you in with anything.

Nov 4, 2024 | nytimes.com | Grant Clauser |Kathryn Rath

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