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Attending Festivals Can Increase Connection to Humanity, Study Shows

Many a Burning Man attendee has been known to wax rhapsodic about their experiences communing in the desert. And that type of passion is well documented throughout history — sociologist Émile Durkheim called the self-transcending effects of mass gatherings “collective effervescence.” Now, a study out of Yale suggests that the transformative impact of festivals persists […]

Man Invited All of Birmingham, Alabama, to His Wedding in Pakistan After Being Welcomed by City

Finalizing a wedding headcount can be tricky if a bride or groom has a large extended family, but when it came time for Shahzeb Anwer to plan his wedding in Pakistan, the task didn’t faze him — he invited the entire city of Birmingham, Alabama, to his nuptials. Anwer became acquainted with the Magic City, […]

Meet the Baby Giraffe Saved by Human Medicine

A 4-month-old baby giraffe has a new lease on life at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, California, thanks to a brace devised by doctors specializing in human medicine. Msituni, which means “in the forest” in Swahili, was born on February 1 with a life-threatening abnormality. A hyperextension of the carpi (similar in […]

Ronald Braunstein conducts the Me2/Orchestra during rehearsal. Ronald is the Music Director of Me2/Orchestra, the world's only classical music organization created for individuals living with a mental health condition and those who support them. After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Ronald co-founded Me2/ with his wife Caroline to raise awareness about mental health and reduce discrimination. (Shaul Schwarz, Verbatim/Getty Images for Be Vocal)

Award-Winning Conductor Starts Orchestra for People With Mental Illness to Help Erase Stigma

When Ronald Braunstein takes the podium, baton in hand, he isn’t merely conducting an orchestra — he’s creating an inclusive space where musicians with mental illness are both seen and heard. Braunstein, an award-winning conductor, is the founder of Me2/, the world’s only classical music organization that was created for people with mental illnesses and […]

A Recycling Center at a Refugee Camp Is Turning Plastic Waste Into Beautiful New Items: Photos

At the Sahrawi refugee camps in Algeria, trash used to build up, with nowhere to go but a growing pile in the Sahara desert. That was, until an organization called Precious Plastic teamed up with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as well as residents in the camps. Together, they created a recycling center […]

Floating City Planned in South Korea Will Adjust to Rising Sea Levels

It sounds — and looks — like something of the distant future, but a real-life floating city is set to be completed in South Korea within the next three years. In partnership with the United Nations and the city of Busan, tech startup Oceanix presented its plans for the first-of-its-kind city this past spring. It […]

Scientists Make Skin Cells Act 30 Years Younger in Breakthrough Study

In a major achievement in the world of anti-aging science, researchers recently figured out a way to make human skin cells act three decades younger in a lab through genetic rejuvenation. The discovery could lead to serious advancements in wound recovery and other medical realms, including the treatment of genetic diseases. A key inspiration for […]

Architect Recycles Clay Roof Tiles to Create Unique, Eco-Friendly Furniture

Manoj Patel, an architect based in Gujarat, India, uses everyday materials in unexpected ways to create designs that benefit people and the planet. One of his latest projects involves repurposing clay roof tiles to create beautiful, functional furniture that’s naturally cool, comfortable, and eco-conscious. As Patel explained to The Better India, most outdoor furniture is […]

Meet the NFL Player-Turned-Neurosurgeon

This article was updated on September 6, 2023 Myron Rolle’s secret to achieving his myriad accomplishments — being named a Rhodes Scholar to study at Oxford, playing in the NFL, and pursuing a career as a neurosurgeon — is taking things one step at a time. He spent two seasons in the NFL, with the […]

Music May Improve Mental Health as Much as Exercise, Research Shows

Hit the gym or press play — new findings suggest pumping up the jams could be as powerful for your mental state as pumping iron. Any music lover may tell you that bopping along to your favorite song is a surefire way to feel better, but a scientific review published in JAMA concludes that music’s […]

Why the Price of Arizona Iced Tea Remains 99 Cents Despite Inflation

Don Vultaggio began Arizona Beverages in May of 1992, creating the now-ubiquitous iced tea can with a 99-cent stamp indicating its affordable price. Thirty years later, that stamp has remained — and despite soaring inflation across the U.S., it’s not going away anytime soon. In April, Vultaggio told Today that his consumer-focused strategy, which places […]

New Blood Test More Accurately Predicts Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

Scientists have created a blood test that can predict people’s risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, or death related to those conditions over a four-year period. The test could save lives and prevent serious medical emergencies by helping doctors see if current drugs are working and whether patients might need additional or alternative […]