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What Makes Someone Likable? 5 Key Factors That Influence People’s Perception of You

Glinda the Good Witch said it best: It’s all about popular. Sometimes it seems that being likable is the key to thriving socially and professionally in our culture (whether you like it or not). After all, when Glinda gleefully belts the lyrics, “It’s not about aptitude, it’s the way you’re viewed,” she has a point. […]

The Heart Can Heal Itself: New Study on Muscle Regeneration Sparks Hope for a Heart Failure Cure

In 2022, 13.9% of all deaths in the U.S. were caused by heart failure. And contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t only affect older people: Nearly 6.7 million adults ages 20 and up currently have the condition, per the CDC. The good news? Thanks to recent research out of the University of Arizona College of […]

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After This Arizona Town Was Abandoned in the ’50s, It’s Remained an “Open-Air Time Capsule of the Early 20th Century”

Imagine a veritable time machine that transports you into the heart of life in a thriving 1950s mining community. That frozen-in-time place exists — Erie Street, part of historic Lowell, in Bisbee, Arizona. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, visitors can get a real feel for a stretch of Lowell during its glory days […]

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“Great News for Everyday Americans”: Under New Rule, Medical Bills Will Be Banned From Credit Reports

There may soon be one less thing to worry about: Unpaid medical bills will no longer be included on credit records or impact loan decisions. The rule — finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau earlier this week — aims to reduce the burden of medical debt and ensure that patients with outstanding bills aren’t […]

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Mega(watt) Milestone: All of Chicago’s City-Owned Buildings Are Now Powered Entirely by Renewable Energy

The city of Chicago kicked off 2025 with a bang by delivering on a promise that took years to achieve: As of Jan. 1, all city-owned buildings are 100% powered by renewable energy. “Chicago is committed to taking bold steps as the world faces climate crises,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement. “With this […]

Why Is Hula-Hooping Easier for Certain People? Scientists Figured It Out

If you’re like us, you probably gave Hula-Hooping a whirl as a kid. And if you’re like us, you probably also abandoned the activity as you grew up — because, at the risk of being overly punny, it can feel as though you have to jump through hoops just to sustain the spin for more […]

Thanks to One Preteen’s Invention, Kids in Hospitals Can Look at Teddy Bears Instead of IV Bags

Sixty-three percent of children reported a fear of needles in a 2012 survey — and can we blame them? No one likes getting poked with sharp, pointy objects that draw blood. But while many of us only have to conquer that fear once or twice a year, pediatric IV and enteral feeding patients must encounter […]

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The 3 Types of Empathy and How to Increase Them in Your Relationships

From about the age of 3 onward, the typical human being has the capacity to experience the emotional state of another person. That capacity is empathy, and it’s critical to our well-being — both as individuals and as a collective. “In general, empathy is a powerful predictor of things we consider to be positive behaviors […]

US actor Kevin Bacon attends Netflix's "Leave The World Behind" premiere at Paris Theater in New York City on December 4, 2023. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

How Kevin Bacon’s Late Mother Inspired His Nonprofit’s Newest Community Initiative — “My Mom Was So Selfless”

When it comes to philanthropy, Kevin Bacon likes to keep things personal. In 2007, he founded SixDegrees.org, a youth-centered social impact organization that takes its title from the popular parlor game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. And now, the nonprofit is launching a new initiative named in honor of the Footloose actor’s late mother. Called […]

Planning for Spring’s Garden? Bees Like Variety and Don’t Care About Your Neighbors’ Yards

This article was written by Laura Russo, an assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Tennessee, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely […]

This Street Artist’s 25-Meter Masterpiece Is Nominated for the World’s Best Mural

“A lick of paint never hurt anyone” appears to be Megan Russell’s motto, but as evidenced by her impressive portfolio, the international street artist’s paintings go far beyond just a lick. Climbing an office building in Sheffield, England, is a 25-meter-tall mural depicting colorful birds, butterflies, and glimmering blue-green water — a piece so stunning […]

This Viral Grab Bar Doubles as an Art Frame: How Personal Experience Inspired the Mobility Device

Accessibility products are essential for improving disabled individuals’ daily lives. Unfortunately, they’re often not very easy on the eyes, with aesthetics frequently sacrificed in favor of function. That can result in homes looking less like cherished living spaces and more like clinical settings — something Kaly Ryan and Patrick Glinski are on a mission to […]