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Fiber May Help Protect Your Gut From Overgrowth of Harmful Bugs — New Study

This article was written by Alexandre Almeida, a principal investigator at the University of Cambridge, 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. Our body isn’t just human — it’s home to trillions of microorganisms found […]

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5 Smartphone Safety Features That Take Less Than 5 Minutes to Activate

Calls, texts, and social media are typically top of mind when we dive into our smartphones — but these little devices also have the ability to protect our health and even our lives. Though it may sound like a hassle to set up safety features on your cell phone (particularly when that Instagram feed refresh […]

Civil rights leader Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr delivers a speech at UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza, Berkeley, California, May 17, 1967. Approximately 7,000 people attended the event. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Hope Is Not the Same as Optimism, a Psychologist Explains — Just Look At MLK’s Example

On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the Promised Land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.”

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Salt Doesn’t Melt Ice — Here’s How It Actually Makes Winter Streets Safe

This article was written by Julie Pollock, an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Richmond, 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. Brrr … it’s cold out there! Children are flocking to the […]

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Want to Relieve Anger? Write and Release, Research Finds

We all know the feeling when it hits: tight jaw, elevated heart rate, tense muscles. While anger is both a normal human emotion and physiological reaction, understanding how to regulate it is essential. A 2024 study out of Japan identified a powerful yet simple solution. Researchers found that writing down a reaction to a negative […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 30: Tanitoluwa Adewumi, a nigerian-american chess prodigy on Day 1 of the FIDE World Blitz Chess Championship at Cipriani Wall St on December 30, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Misha Friedman/Getty Images)

Formerly Unhoused 14-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Tanitoluwa Adewumi Sets His Sights on Grandmaster

“I do not like being bored,” Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi wrote in his memoir, My Name Is Tani … and I Believe in Miracles. We can tell: At 8 years old, he won a New York state chess championship’s K-3 division after only learning how to play a year prior, thanks to the hours he spent […]

Read more about the article Neighbors and Strangers Pulled Together to Help LA Fire Survivors — 60 Years of Research Shows These Unsung Heroes Are Crucial to Disaster Response

Pacific Palisades, CA - January 09: Nic Libonati, right, reaches for a bucket of pool water to help a neighbor extinguish a spot fire in their yard on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, CA. Libonati was the first person to call in the 911 Tuesday morning to report the Palisades fire(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Neighbors and Strangers Pulled Together to Help LA Fire Survivors — 60 Years of Research Shows These Unsung Heroes Are Crucial to Disaster Response

This article was written by Tricia Wachtendorf, a professor of sociology and director of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware, and James Kendra, a professor of public policy and administration and director of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to […]

“A Hidden Gem”: This Aussie Beach Town Is Teeming With Wildlife and Looks Like It’s Straight Out of “Jurassic Park”

Surrounded by jungle-like forests, picturesque waterways, and turquoise-green coastlines is a place that looks a lot like the lush tropical settings of the Jurassic Park films. Hat Head, in the Australian state of New South Wales, is a quiet beachside community that offers adventure at every turn. One could imagine the quiet beach town, located […]

Why Driving With Lyft Is the Side Hustle Women Shouldn’t Be Sleeping On

The article was written in partnership with Lyft. Let’s be real: There are few among us who couldn’t benefit from a little side income, whether the extra dough goes toward paying for essentials or funding a passion project without dipping into savings. Which is why now’s as good a time as any to consider becoming […]

It’s Time to Finally Declutter: Make This the Year You Create More Space in Your Home (and Mind)

Your home should be your place to space out, so to speak — a sanctuary to unwind and clear your head. But to do that, you need actual space. It doesn’t matter if you live in a 5th floor walkup or sprawling estate — if your living area is packed full of clutter, it can […]

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The “Low-Buy” Challenge Is a Money-Saving Strategy That Can Boost Your Mental Health

When the “no-buy” trend blew up on TikTok in 2024, many participants found it hard to stick to. That’s not much of a surprise, as the challenge involves completely abstaining from spending money on non-essential items, typically for an entire year. But in 2025, a new iteration has emerged — one that’s much more manageable […]

2025 International Snow Sculpture Championships: Take a Peek at the Gravity-Defying Winners

The next Winter Olympics are still a year away, but spectators in Breckenridge, Colorado, were recently able to follow along with another epic cold weather competition to tide them over. Twelve teams from around the globe converged for the 2025 International Snow Sculpture Championships, putting their skills to the test in a race for the […]