Denali National Park’s Sled Dog “Puppy Cam” Is Live: Meet This Year’s Litter

Stop the presses! There’s another animal live stream to get glued to, and this one features some adorable future heroes: the next generation of sled dogs at Alaska’s Denali National Park. The Denali Sled Dog Kennels’ seasonal “Puppy Cam” is turned on when the newest recruits to the mushing squad are old enough to wander […]

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A Unique Simulation Builds Empathy by Allowing People to Experience Dementia Symptoms

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and while most adults are familiar with the outward signs, the inner experience is in large part a mystery to those without the condition. Moreover, memory loss, which is most widely associated with the disease, is just one symptom. Many people who have dementia caused […]

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Our Brains Are Like Pianos, With the “Sustain Pedal” Turning Certain Experiences Into Emotions: Study

A rattlesnake slithering across your path may make you antsy throughout a long hike, while stumbling upon a stunning view at the end of the trail could leave you feeling content for the remainder of the day. Each experience is a short-lived moment, but both can lead to lasting emotion. How does this happen? Scientists […]

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Read more about the article A Couple Created Scotland’s First “Champagne” — From Grapes Grown in an Old Potato Field
Lorna Jackson who is producing sparkling wine on an old potato field using Scottish-grown grapes from her farm in St Boswells in the Borders. Creating Borders Bubbly. Release date – June 6, 2025. A couple have created Scotland's first 'Bubbly' - a sparkling wine made from grapes grown on an old potato field. Lorna and Trevor Jackson planted their vineyard after they were left with a spare plot on their farm in the Scottish Borders. After several scorching summers due to global warming the couple thought the vines would have a better chance to grow. The site in in St Boswells is currently Scotland’s only outdoor vineyard successfully producing grapes to make wine. And now after eight years they have used Scottish-grown grapes to created their first bottles of 'Borders Bubbly'.

A Couple Created Scotland’s First “Champagne” — From Grapes Grown in an Old Potato Field

A married couple who created Scotland’s first “champagne” from grapes grown on an old potato field finally took a sip of the bubbly beverage to toast their granddaughter’s first birthday — and they said it has a “light and fruity taste.”

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For the First Time in Years, a Rare “Ghost Elephant” Was Spotted on Camera

It’s not every day a ghost is caught on camera, and this one has a trunk, tusk, and large ears. An elusive elephant dubbed a “ghost elephant” was spotted by a camera trap in Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park. The animal is a critically endangered African forest elephant, so this sighting is energizing conservationists about saving […]

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Slavery-Ending Documents Signed by Abraham Lincoln Could Rake in a Collective $17M at Auction

Two era-defining documents that ended slavery and reshaped United States history are going under the hammer. The copies of the 13th Amendment (estimated at $8 million to $12 million) and the Emancipation Proclamation (estimated at $3 million to $5 million) are both signed by President Abraham Lincoln — and the landmark documents, rarely seen together, will headline Sotheby’s Fine Books and Manuscripts auction in New York on June 26.

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Created Your Summer Bucket List Yet? There Are Health Benefits to Having One, Plus 17 Ideas to Get Started

Aside from providing fodder for conversation, bucket lists can instill a sense of excitement, hope, and motivation, giving us things to work toward and look forward to. And with summer starting this week, it’s the perfect time to make one that’s tailored to the warmer months. “Bucket lists are a fun and meaningful tool for […]

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Read more about the article It Takes 2 to Reconcile — A Psychologist Weighs In on How to Approach Relationship Repair
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It Takes 2 to Reconcile — A Psychologist Weighs In on How to Approach Relationship Repair

Back in April, we wrote about the power of forgiveness and the scientific reasons it can pay to let things go. But after you enjoy the increased peace, meaning, and purpose that forgiving someone can offer, should you take it a step further and try to reconcile? Well, that’s where it gets a bit tricky. […]

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Meet Colleen Lambo: A Volunteer Vet Who Helped Over 1,000 Animals Amid the Ukraine War

Last April, veterinary surgeon Colleen Lambo made her first trip to Ukraine with the global charity Worldwide Vets, setting up camp outside Lviv. In just two weeks, she and a team of fellow volunteers sterilized over 600 animals, provided lifesaving care for community members’ pets, and even helped a stork with a broken wing. This […]

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Read more about the article “It’s Going to Be Revolutionary”: World’s Largest Digital Camera Debuts Its First Images of the Cosmos
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“It’s Going to Be Revolutionary”: World’s Largest Digital Camera Debuts Its First Images of the Cosmos

A groundbreaking observatory in Chile is off to a sparkling start, as evidenced by the debut images released today. While the initial photos are all mesmerizing, they’re just a sliver of what’s to come from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a massive U.S.-funded telescope perched at the summit of Cerro Pachón.  “These images are fantastic. […]

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Read more about the article How Positive Self-Talk Boosts Mental Health, and Strategies for Putting It Into Practice
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How Positive Self-Talk Boosts Mental Health, and Strategies for Putting It Into Practice

“I should’ve known better.” “C’mon, you’ve got this!” “It’s just my luck.” There’s a decent chance you’ve heard these phrases before — right inside your very own head. That’s because they’re common examples of self-talk, the internal dialogue we have with ourselves throughout the day. At certain times it’s unconscious and at others it’s obvious, […]

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