Prostate cancer is exceedingly prevalent in men: It’s the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer death among males worldwide. One of the standard steps to identify those at risk for the disease requires a trip to the doctor and a blood test, which looks for elevated prostate-specific antigens, or […]
When looking to book a stay in a new city or country, many people turn to popular vacation rental platforms online, but for some members of the LGBTQ+ community, those sites can’t always ensure that they’ll feel safe and welcome when traveling. Such was the case for Matthieu Jost. In 2014, Jost and his partner […]
There are myriad ways to send a message: You can text, DM, email, or send good old-fashioned snail mail. Another mode to add to the mix? Dive and drop a letter via sea mail at Susami’s underwater mailbox. A small fishing town in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, Susami is home to about 3,700 people, water views, […]
From beaches to redwood forests, California is home to some of the most beautiful state parks in the country, and a new one has officially joined the ranks. Dos Rios State Park, a 1,600-acre riverfront sprawl in the San Joaquin Valley, opened to the public today, bringing the state’s total to 281. The opening was […]
Move over, Miss Piggy: A new cast of characters from The Jim Henson Company is headed to television screens, and this time, they’re 2D and bearing a topical and optimistic message. Per a press release, the animated series, The Season Keepers, will invite young viewers to appreciate nature, with a goal of cultivating a sense […]
It’s been estimated that the average person will spend 90,000 hours working — or a third of their life, to put it in other terms. Couple that with the fact that more than three out of four people feel that work stress negatively affects their physical health, per Headspace’s 2024 Workforce State of Mind Report, […]
It’s part of the natural order of things that when a tire needs changing or a leaky faucet needs fixing, the first person many of us turn to for instructions is our dad. Bo Petterson is used to fielding those requests from his six children — and his millions of social media followers as well. The […]
Higher primates’ two opposable thumbs allow for manipulating objects in a much more precise manner than is possible for species without the appendages. And a new, robotic “Third Thumb” could take that skill a step further, while also increasing interaction with the physical world for people with disabilities. Augmentation designer Dani Clode created the wearable, […]
Take a walk through Brussels and you may spot charming tiles tucked under your feet. Or wander Miami and look out for a striking blue-and-white tile mural on the side of a building, demanding your attention. The world of tile art takes on myriad forms: There are intricate mosaics made with tiny fragments, massive spray-painted […]
Researchers have developed a fluorescent dye that sticks to prostate cancer cells, enabling surgeons to remove malignant tissue they otherwise would not be able to see. In a preliminary study involving 23 men undergoing prostatectomies, the dye successfully attached to proteins on cancer cells, highlighting them for the surgical team with the help of a […]
Quintessential 1960s California band The Beach Boys quite famously spun summer and its happy vibes into solid gold hits for decades, and countless other artists before and since have also devoted studio time to extolling the season’s magic. Is it all in our heads, or are there specific reasons that summer captures hearts and soothes […]
These days, Anya Culling is considered one of the U.K.’s fastest female marathon runners — she’s sponsored by athletic apparel giant Lululemon and competed as an elite in this year’s London Marathon. But rewind to 2019, and running was merely a hobby Culling had picked up to benefit her mental health. Following a spate of significant […]