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What Happens in the Brain During a Bittersweet Moment? Scientists Examine How We Process Mixed Emotions

Even in their most straightforward states, emotions are complicated. So it’s no surprise that experiencing multiple feelings at once is an even more complex state of affairs. A bittersweet goodbye party can bring about both pain and joy, for example, while a misbehaving yet adorable child can evoke both frustration and amusement. A recent study from […]

At the Poetry Pharmacy in London, Shoppers Pick Up Prescriptions for the Soul

Five milliliters of metaphor, two tablets of iambic pentameter, and a spoonful of symbolism: That might be the prescription you pick up at the Poetry Pharmacy, a London bookstore centered on the power of verse to heal all manner of emotional afflictions. Its shelves are lined with books categorized by emotion — calm, comfort, words […]

From Viral Garbage Videos to Waste Legislation: Anna Sacks Is NYC’s “Trash Walker” — And She Has Some Tips

Before New York City native Anna Sacks turned her attention to cleaning up the five boroughs and beyond, the 33-year-old — who goes by “the Trash Walker” on social media — was on a decidedly different path. “My career journey has been guided in part by trying to find something that has felt inherently meaningful,” […]

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Your Memories Are Like Movie Scenes and Your Brain Is the Director: Study

It’s long been known that the way memories are organized in the brain is similar to how movies are organized: scene by scene. But given there are no directors, editors, or screenwriters in our heads deciding when one scene starts and another begins, how exactly these boundaries are delineated has proven more of a mystery. […]

Brick by Brick, a DIY Art Gallery on the SoCal Coast Is Spreading Joy

Laguna Beach in Orange County, California, is a hub for art lovers: The seaside city is home to over 100 studios and galleries where visitors can purchase or admire work by some of the country’s top up-and-coming artists. But at Brooks Bricks, the pieces on display aren’t for sale. In front of Natalya Sheddan’s baby […]

DULLES, VA - OCTOBER 15: A pair of 3 year old Giant Pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrive on a FedEx Boeing 777 plane from China at Dulles International Airport on October 15, 2024 in Dulles, VA. Eleven months prior three giant pandas, Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji left Washington, DC traveling 19 hours to the Wolong Panda Reserve in Chengdu, China. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

After Riding “Panda Express,” Bao Li and Qing Bao Settle in at DC’s National Zoo

On Oct. 15, two important ambassadors from China landed in Washington, D.C., with a police escort, camera crews, and special handlers to welcome them. The high-profile globetrotters in question are 3-year-old giant pandas Qing Bao and Bao Li: the (adorable) faces of “panda diplomacy.” The bear pair traveled 8,000 miles aboard a FedEx cargo plane […]

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The Best Clean Beauty Upgrades: From Plant-Based Concealer to All-Natural Cheek Balm

Whether it’s reminders to slather on sunscreen or appeals to get regular dermatology checks, we hear about the importance of protecting our skin all the time. Another area to keep on your radar? Your makeup bag.

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Try These 7 Brain-Soothing Tips When Anxiety Hits

It’s no secret that we live in stressful times. Whether you’re facing pressure at work, struggling at home, or worrying about one of the many issues facing society at large, you might be experiencing feelings of uneasiness, doom, or even panic. They can result in physiological changes in the form of muscle tension, sweating or […]

Pioneering New Children’s Hospital in Zurich Is Designed Like a Miniature Town

An extraordinary new children’s hospital in Zurich is re-envisioning what pediatric care looks like. Situated at the foot of a hill in the lush Swiss city, the three-story building is designed to function like a miniature town: Medical specialty wings are “neighborhoods” connected by a central “main street” that runs past green courtyards, while the […]

To Access This Secret Bar Hidden in the California Redwoods, Visitors Must Hop Aboard a Vintage Train

Big cities known for their nightlife, like Paris and Berlin, are home to numerous invite-only speakeasies and otherwise secret establishments. Northern California’s Mendocino County isn’t typically associated with those types of haunts, but nestled deep within an ancient redwood grove along the coast, that’s exactly what you’ll find — if you know how to get […]

ASHEVILLE, NC - OCTOBER 6: The Biltmore Estate, the largest privately owned home in America built by George Vanderbilt between 1889 and 1895, is one of area's major tourist draws as viewed on October 6, 2015 in Asheville, North Carolina. Named one of the "Top 10 Great Places to Retire" by AARP, Asheville is experiencing a minor cultural revolution, with the addition of new restaurants, live music, and a vibrant arts community. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

Historic Biltmore Estate, “Largest Home in America,” Will Reopen in Time for Holidays Post-Hurricane Helene Impact

Situated among North Carolina’s majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, the Biltmore Estate in Asheville is considered the largest privately owned home in America. The 129-year-old French renaissance chateau was forced to close its doors last month following the impact of Hurricane Helene, but is now set to reopen Nov. 2 — just in time for the […]

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Practical Ways to Become More Eco-Conscious in Your Day-to-Day Life

Growing up, many of us were instilled with some basic principles for not wasting Earth’s resources — don’t run the water while brushing your teeth, recycle your aluminum cans, use cloth napkins rather than paper. But as we hear more and more about the changing climate, it might feel like those habits aren’t making enough […]