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Veganuary: 6 Tips for Partaking in the Monthlong Plant-Based Challenge

It’s a new year, and millions of people are swapping wine and cocktails for sparkling water and nonalcoholic beer in observance of Dry January. But there’s another lifestyle challenge taking place over the next few weeks as well, and it’s a bit of a mouthful (literally): Veganuary. The goal is to eat only plant-based foods […]

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“This Old Thing?” Before You Donate It, Make Sure That Item Isn’t Worth a Fortune

In 1998, Claire Wiegand-Beckmann sold a card table for — wait for it — a whopping $541,500. A New York antique dealer bought it at Sotheby’s for such a pretty penny because of its makers: John and Thomas Seymour, a renowned father and son duo who crafted furniture in the late 1700s and mid-1800s. And […]

72 New Wildlife Species Were Identified by Cal Academy of Sciences in 2025

A shy fish, fuzzy plant in the sunflower family, and bird that blends in with volcanic rock were among the 72 animal, plant, and fungi species newly identified by the California Academy of Sciences in 2025. The result of a collaboration between over a dozen Academy scientists and international contributors, the list spans six continents […]

Volunteers planting trees on the Fylde coastline. // Incredible pictures show thousands of donated Christmas trees lining a coastline in an attempt to slow down coastal erosion. The once festive trees have been spotted half-buried in the sand along Fylde Coast, in Lancashire, with hopes they will create new sand dunes. Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) say that as the wind blows the trees - which were donated by residents - will trap sand and gradually create new dunes helping to prevent further erosion. They also say the trees - which were planted by LWT volunteers - will help create a "defensive barrier" against tides, sand, and wind protecting homes and roads and the local nature reserve.

Every Year, Thousands of Donated Christmas Trees Help Combat Erosion Along an English Coastline

What happens to Christmas trees after the holiday festivities are over? Countless are tossed in the trash each year, and many wind up slowly decomposing in landfills, releasing harmful methane as they do. But along northwest England’s Fylde Coast, wildlife volunteers have come up with a novel way of repurposing their evergreens: using them to battle coastal erosion.

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Ways to Boost Your Privacy — at Home, Online, and in Public

In an age when photos and information are at our fingertips, personal privacy is paramount. Thankfully, there are a ton of simple methods for protecting that privacy — in your home, online, and in public. Read on for a guide to making sure you and your space are secure.

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What Loving-Kindness Meditation Is and How to Practice It in the New Year

A popular New Year’s resolution is to take up meditation – specifically mindfulness meditation. This is a healthy choice. Regular mindfulness practice has been linked to many positive health benefits, including reduced stress and anxiety, better sleep, and quicker healing after injury and illness. Mindfulness can help us to be present in a distracted world and to feel more at home in our bodies, and in our lives.

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Which States Did Americans Move to (and Leave) in 2025? Study Reveals Top Migration Patterns

Millions of Americans packed up and moved in 2025, and a recent report sheds light on where exactly they wound up. Moving company United Van Lines released its Annual National Movers Study late last month, revealing the states with the highest percentages of inbound and outbound moves within the contiguous United States and Washington, D.C. […]

Hari Budha Magar, MBE on his climb to the summit of Mount Vinson. // A British war veteran who lost both his legs in Afghanistan has become the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks on every continent in the world. World record breaking mountaineer Hari Budha Magar, MBE, 46, has just summited the highest mountain on Antarctica - the final peak of his epic mission. The Pride of Britain winner reached the top of Mount Vinson (4,892m) at 10pm on Tuesday (6 January) - after a gruelling three-day climb that saw him battle through -25 degree-Celsius temperatures. The summit not only marked another world first in mountaineering for the British climber but is also a major landmark in Hari's mission to create awareness of disability and "inspire others to climb their own mountain - whatever that might be".

Hari Budha Magar Becomes the First Double Above-Knee Amputee to Complete the 7 Summits

Hari Budha Magar is a world record-breaking mountaineer who just summited the highest mountain on Antarctica, proving that physical disabilities don’t define a person — or their limits. The 46-year-old from Canterbury, England, is now the first double above-knee amputee to conquer the highest peaks on all seven continents.

“Magic Occurs”: Tuneless Choirs Provide Joyful Outlets for the Tone-Deaf

“Sing like no one is listening” is inspiring advice, but for those who can’t carry a tune, it’s often put into practice in spaces where, quite literally, no one is listening. And that’s generally fine: Singing is good for you whether or not another human hears. It’s even better, though, when others are involved. In […]

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Exercise Boosts — Not Drains — Your Body’s Daily “Energy Budget,” Study Says

After a long run or sweaty yoga session, all we want to do is flop down on the couch and catch our breath. But while we may temporarily feel tired after a workout, a new study supports the idea that exercise actually adds to our body’s daily “energy budget” — it doesn’t deplete it. There […]

ONLINE EMBARGO 14.00 GMT, 12/01/26 Flagellin antibodies are elevated in a subset of individuals with genetic predisposition to Crohn's disease, raising hopes of early detection and potentially prevention. // A simple blood test can detect Crohn’s disease years before symptoms appear, according to a new study. The discovery opens the door to early diagnosis and potential prevention of the chronic form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), say Canadian scientists. The new test measures a person’s immune response to flagellin, a protein found on gut bacteria. The research team explained that the response is elevated in people long before they develop Crohn’s. *** Local Caption *** 60 Murray Street, December 2025, LTRI, Research, lab

A Simple Blood Test May Detect Crohn’s Disease Over 2 Years Before Symptoms Appear, Study Finds

An estimated 1 million people in the U.S. have Crohn’s disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease that causes ongoing digestive symptoms, pain, and tiredness. But that number may one day decline thanks to a simple blood test, which Canadian scientists say can not only detect the disease years before symptoms appear but also opens the doors to potential prevention.

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Let Them Snooze: Teens Should Sleep In on Weekends — It May Boost Their Mental Health, Study Suggests

Instead of opening your teenager’s blinds as soon as the sun comes up Saturday morning, you might want to let them keep snoozing. A new study suggests that sleeping in on the weekend to catch up on sleep lost during the week can boost young people’s mental well-being.