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Movement Medicine: Regular Exercise Can Slow Mental Decline, Study Shows

We know stretching and exercising strengthens the body — but what about the mind? A Wake Forest School of Medicine study, presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in early August, set forth to examine this question. The results showed that moderate aerobic exercise and low-intensity stretching stalled cognitive decline in elderly participants who had […]

A group of Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) meet on a rock to pose for the photographers

The Atlantic Puffin Population Is Booming Again in Maine After Almost Disappearing

Don’t call it a comeback. Maine’s Atlantic puffins have been a state icon for centuries, but it wasn’t so long ago the population was in dire straits — dwindling to just a few birds by 1902. After decades of conservation efforts, the puffins — along with terns, guillemots, and Leach’s storm-petrels — are thriving again. […]

Introducing Bruno: “Thomas & Friends” Franchise’s First Autistic Character

There will be a new face in the Thomas & Friends crew — and it’s exactly the kind of representation children’s television needs. On the September 12 premiere of All Engines Go, Bruno will make his debut as the “joyful, pun-making” brake car that feels things a little differently than the rest of his friends. […]

Notre Dame de Paris cathedral. The cathedral is widely considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and among the largest and most well-known church buildings in the world.

Notre Dame Fire Restoration Project Uncovers Ancient Medieval Tombs

Nearly three years after the devastating fire at Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, reconstruction efforts have led to some extraordinary discoveries. As the restoration team was checking the stability of the ground before installing new scaffolding this past March, they stumbled upon several ancient tombs and a lead sarcophagus that likely date back to the 14th […]

More Than Just a Toy Company: The Powerful Representation Message Behind A Doll Like Me

Many of us still remember our favorite toy, spending countless hours with the object that reflected our childhood interests and brought us happiness and comfort. And since 2015, Amy Jandrisevits, the founder of A Doll Like Me, has been working tirelessly to make sure that kids with disabilities are uniquely represented in the toys they […]

View from the Calton Hill on Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Scotland Is Freezing Rent and Train Fares to Help Offset Rising Living Costs

Scotland is world famous for its breathtaking beauty, rich history, and impossibly cute cows. It’s also known for its community spirit, evidenced by a new government initiative: a combined rent freeze and eviction moratorium, designed to help people through the current cost of living crisis. First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said the legislation is […]

Homeowners Discover Gold Coins Worth Over $800,000 During Kitchen Renovation

Homeowners are often surprised by the hidden costs that can surface during home renovation projects. But for one lucky English couple, ripping out their kitchen flooring revealed an unexpected bounty instead. In July of 2019, an unidentified couple living in Ellerby, a small village in North Yorkshire, embarked upon what they assumed would be a […]

Mission San Gabriel Arcangel is located in Los Angeles county in Southern California. This image shows the facade of the current church. The California Missions mark a historical period of early European colonization of the state.

Southern California’s Mission San Gabriel Is Nearly Restored Two Years After Fire

“For the first time I sometimes don’t know what to do,” Father John Molyneux, pastor of the Mission San Gabriel parish in Southern California, recalled after the 251-year-old mission was found ablaze on July 11, 2020. The San Gabriel Fire Department responded to the “significant fire structure” before dawn, which was classified as a four-alarm […]

The fulfilled batteries of the different size covered with corrosion. Recycling.

140-Year-Old Rusty Batteries Inspire New Clean Energy Storage Solution

The concept of clean fuel is typically associated with the 21st century, but scientists at a startup called Form Energy are looking to the past to discover energy storage solutions for the future. Here’s some background: Today’s battery market is largely dominated by lithium-ion, which is used in everything from electric cars to remote controls […]

1950 Census Data Released in Public Database to Historians’ Delight

Newly released census data is taking us back in time — all the way to 1950. This April, the National Archives and Records Administration released information on the 150.7 million people counted in the 1950 census. By law, census records must remain private for 72 years, making this a once-in-a-decade event. “This is genealogy heaven […]

Trading Planes for Trains: Europe’s “Next Generation” of Overnight Rail Travel Is Unveiled — Photos

Some countries are investing further into trains over planes, with hopes that the newest innovation in overnight European railway transportation will be more enticing for travelers than flying — based on the benefits to the environment, lower costs, and greater comfort. A new, “next generation” design in high-speed rail from the national Austrian train operator […]

Two Female Friends Meeting Sitting Outside Coffee Shop On City High Street

Small Acts of Kindness Can Have Big Impacts on Recipients, Study Finds

The Greek storyteller Aesop once wrote, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” — and a new study is proof. The research, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, shows that small kind gestures can have a significant impact on recipients, even if givers don’t typically realize it. Researchers conducted a […]