Art and Science Illuminate the Same Subtle Proportions in Tree Branches

This article was written by Mitchell Newberry, a research assistant professor of biology at the University of New Mexico, 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. Do artists and scientists see the same thing in […]

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Partnering Up Can Help You Grow as an Individual — Here’s the Psychology of a Romantic Relationship That Expands the Self

This article was written by Gary W. Lewandowski Jr., a professor of psychology at Monmouth University, 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. It’s common to want to become a better version of yourself. Much like […]

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Read more about the article Have You Tried Lemonading? Researchers Tout the Power of Playfulness in Tough Times
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Have You Tried Lemonading? Researchers Tout the Power of Playfulness in Tough Times

Making lemonade when life hands you lemons is a concept that’s been around for over 100 years — but thanks to a study out of Oregon State University, we now have new science-backed evidence showing how powerful “lemonading” can really be. The study evaluated two groups of people during the COVID-19 pandemic, homing in on […]

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Read more about the article “My Anxiety Dropped to Near Zero”: How Harvard Sociologist Martha Beck Learned to Live Stress-Free — And You Can Too
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“My Anxiety Dropped to Near Zero”: How Harvard Sociologist Martha Beck Learned to Live Stress-Free — And You Can Too

Imagine you’re trying to comfort a small, scared animal. Would you lower your voice, slow your movements, and utter gentle words? Or would you try to analyze it, medicate it, and get rid of it? Most of us would choose the former approach when it comes to a frightened creature — but when it comes […]

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Read more about the article Black Communities Are Using Mapping to Document and Restore a Sense of Place
(Original Caption) 1/15/1965-Atlanta, GA: Dr. Martin Luther King points to Selma, Alabama on a map at a Southern Christian Leadership Conference office, as he calls for a three-pronged attack on racial barriers. Negro leaders indicate that January 18 will bring the biggest organized test to date of the new Civil Rights law. Volunteers are scheduled to march on the voter registration office, while others, too young to vote, will test the public accomodations section of the act. Still others will seek employment.

Black Communities Are Using Mapping to Document and Restore a Sense of Place

This article was written by Joshua F.J. Inwood, a professor of geography and senior research associate at Penn State, and Derek H. Alderman, a chancellor’s professor of geography 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. […]

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Decluttering Can Be Stressful — a Clinical Psychologist Explains How Personal Values Can Make It Easier

This article was written by Mary E. Dozier, an assistant professor of psychology at Mississippi State University, 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. I recently helped my mom sort through boxes she inherited when […]

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After a Tornado Hit, This Small Alabama Town Got a Mega HGTV Makeover: “It Helped Put Us on the Map”

In January 2020, HGTV announced that it was launching a new show, Home Town Takeover, that would take on a large-scale renovation and revitalization of a small town in the United States. Show hosts Ben and Erin Napier — an already established design duo with their own HGTV credentials — would be the leads on […]

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Image of Whale Calf With Mother Wins Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025: See the Other Stunning Shots

Alvaro Herrero has been named the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year. The Spanish photog earned the honor for his shot of a mother humpback whale with her newborn calf. His photo, titled “Radiant Bond” and taken in French Polynesia, beat out some 6,700 submissions from around the globe. “The mother is accompanying her calf […]

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Not Just for Humans: Researchers Create “Seal Pup Fitbits” to Monitor the Baby Animals’ Health

About a third of Americans strap devices to their bodies to monitor their fitness levels and daily activities, per the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute — but travel to tiny, crescent-shaped Sable Island off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, and you’ll find gray seals donning Fitbit-like trackers as well. Researchers from the Woods […]

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How a Community Saved a 100-Year-Old Florida Hotel, a “Symbol of Hope” for Black Americans

Stained walls and boarded-up windows mark a dilapidated building wedged between newer developments in Sarasota, Florida’s vibrant Rosemary District. Looking at the Colson Hotel in its current state, you’d never know it was once a safe haven and symbol of resilience for Black Americans — but a local community is out to change that. Following […]

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“The Muffin Is a Metaphor for Kindness”: National Movement Rallies Volunteers to Bake Muffins for Homeless People

There are a lot of whimsical food “holidays” celebrated in the United States. You’ve got National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day, held Jan. 14; National Caramel Popcorn Day, observed April 6; and National Cheese Pizza Day, on Sept. 5. But one is particularly sweet — and we’re not referring to sugar content.  National Muffin Day is […]

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The SS United States Takes Final Voyage Before Becoming the World’s Largest Artificial Reef

On its maiden voyage in 1952, the SS United States shattered the transatlantic speed record, powering across the water from New York to France at an average of 41 mph. Its final trip looks quite a bit different. Pulled by tugboats, the ocean liner left Philadelphia Feb. 19 on a two-week trek down the Atlantic […]

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