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How Kamikatsu, Japan, Is on Pace to Become the Country’s First Zero-Waste Town

Nestled in the lush landscape of Japan’s Shikoku island, the small town of Kamikatsu is in the process of achieving a tremendous feat: becoming the nation’s first zero-waste municipality. “Our goal is to develop a town with abundant natural beauty and make it a place where everyone feels happy and can fulfill their respective dreams,” […]

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In a Prolonged Period of Work Stress? Prioritize Hope, Study Suggests

Health / 3 min. read

An abundance of scientific evidence exists supporting the benefit of mindfulness on anxiety, depression, pain, addiction, and more. And now, new research has found that when it comes to prolonged periods of professional stress, something else could be equally, if not more, effective: hope. Mindfulness is defined as maintaining moment-to-moment awareness of one’s thoughts, feelings,

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Don’t Just Pay It: Why You Should Challenge Your Troubling Medical Bills

Health / 4 min. read

Health care debt is a persistent financial problem for many: More than 100 million Americans are estimated to owe money due to health-related bills. But according to a new study published in the Jama Health Forum, there’s a simple way to help ease the financial burden of medical debt: making a phone call. Most people

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With Uplifting, Handwritten Notes, Mindfulness Expert Case Kenny Helps Renew People’s Faith in Themselves

Humanity / 4 min. read

The wellness industry is replete with experts who counsel by giving directives: Do this, eat that, and so on and so forth. Author Case Kenny takes a different approach to the idea of self-help. The mindfulness proponent and host of the podcast New Mindset, Who Dis? leads by example, leaning into the self aspect by

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See All the Winning Images in the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Contest

Environment / 4 min. read

The overall winner of the international Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest was announced yesterday, with the title going to Ryan Imperio for his sci-fi-esque shot, “Distorted Shadows of the Moon’s Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse.” Taken in Odessa, Texas, during the 2023 annular eclipse, the image (above) captures Baily’s beads, which are formed

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“Humans Are Wired for Connection”: Why We Feel Grief When Our Favorite TV Shows End

Culture / 3 min. read

The age of reboots has been upon us for a while now, with series like Will & Grace, Sex and the City, Full House, and Frasier retooled and in our living rooms after yearslong absences. Many factors play into the prevalence of sequels, but the trend may speak in part to how devastated viewers were

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Team USA’s Most Inspiring Moments From the 2024 Paralympics

Sports / 7 min. read

Jaw-dropping feats of resilience. World records. Power couples. Shocking upsets and surprising underdog victories. Heartwarming sportsmanship. Memes. Emotional catharsis. And new breakout stars. The 2024 Paralympics had it all, set among Paris’ most iconic monuments. Some people mistakenly think the “Para” in Paralympics stands for paraplegia, but the origin of the word stems from the

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Where Does the Brain Feel Love? Study Evaluates 6 Types and Reveals Which Is Strongest

Science / 3 min. read

Where is love? Turns out Oliver Twist isn’t the only one asking — the question has been on scientists’ minds as well (though they likely don’t express it in quite as pretty a soprano). Now, a new study out of Finland’s Aalto University has identified where six types of love reside in the brain. The

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Self-Care Practices That Are Seen as Luxurious but Should Be Done Regularly

Health / 6 min. read

Some self-care practices feel like luxurious indulgences, but regularly taking time to engage in them should be one of your top priorities. By incorporating self-care rhythms into your life, you can positively impact your overall physical health and well-being of your mind and body. “Self-care is not selfish,” Paula Gill Lopez, an associate professor in

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Can “Button Dogs” Really Understand Words Recorded Onto Soundboards? New Study Says Yes

Science / 4 min. read

Canine communication devices have been around for decades (check out this one from 1997), but in the last few years, updated versions of the tech have gained popularity. Videos of pups pressing colorful tiles or buttons to ask for a “walk” or “treat” — and sometimes even seeming to string together words into the semblance

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