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Floating Courts to Be Built in UK for Padel, World’s Fastest-Growing Sport

If you love the vigor of tennis and the sociability of pickleball, you may enjoy padel: a fast-paced game that uses the former’s scoring system but different rackets and balls. It was invented in Mexico in the ’60s and has seen a surge in popularity worldwide in recent years — and this fall, the U.K.’s first floating padel courts are set to open as part of a $1.3 million investment in the sport. 

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Tiny Lamps Are All the Rage: The Case for Adding Them Everywhere in Your Home (Including the Shower)

Coziness is a favorite topic of ours — whether it’s cozy cardio, must-have autumn essentials, or comfy sleep accessories. So when we noticed tiny lamps emerging as a home decor trend, we knew we had to shine some light on our favorites. Not to mention, studies have shown time and again that good lighting can have a positive impact on our mood and mental health. 

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These Paddleboarding Pups Are Helping Protect Australia’s Elusive Platypuses

You’ve heard of working dogs, and you’ve heard of paddleboarding dogs. But what about working paddleboarding dogs? At an animal sanctuary in Victoria, Australia, some impressive pups clock in by hopping on a board — their mission: helping conserve the area’s vulnerable platypuses.  Exceptionally well-equipped for such an assignment, the canines use their noses to

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“Clear the Shelters” Is Back This Month to Match Rescue Pets With Forever Families — Learn How to Help

August signals the tail end of summer for some — but it could also be the beginning of a new chapter with a furry best friend. This month marks the return of Clear the Shelters, a national campaign that helps rescue pets find their forever home.  Led by NBCUniversal, the monthlong campaign has facilitated nearly

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Hummingbirds Migrate Thousands of Miles Every Year — Get a Nourishing Nectar Recipe for Your Garden

When the weather turns frigid, there’s no greater joy than traveling to a warmer climate to soak up some vitamin D. Hummingbirds feel this way too — but they’re not just looking for a little sun on their backs. Because their search for food is limited by decreasing daylight hours in late summer and early

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Researchers Re-Create 5,000-Year-Old Egyptian Blue, the World’s Oldest Synthetic Pigment Once Lost to Science

The deep, vibrant blue you often see in ancient Egyptian depictions of royalty is no ordinary color — made from calcium copper silicate, it may be able to enhance energy efficiency, boost solar electricity, and help create counterfeit-proof ink. Originally used around 5,000 years ago, it’s considered the world’s oldest synthetic pigment.  Its usage faded

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Intergenerational Friendships Can Enrich Your Life: Expert Tips to Broaden Your Social Circle

As introspective author Anais Nin once said, “Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” We all know that solid friendships are valuable — they instill a sense of belonging, improve our well-being, and provide

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Canada Is Home to the World’s Largest Solar Panel Mural: “A Bold Vision for the Future”

The apartment building pictured above might stop you in your tracks for its colorful tiles and striking artwork, but what you won’t pick up on at a glance is its status as the Guinness World Record holder for the world’s largest solar panel mural.  Located in Edmonton, Canada, this 12-story structure, called SunRise Residential, has

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Crack Those Shells: Study Says Eggs May Actually Reduce Cholesterol, Not Raise It

Despite all the protein, vitamins, and minerals that eggs dish out, they feature one potential thorn in an otherwise rosy nutritional profile: They’re famously high in cholesterol, leading some 20th-century researchers to suggest that they could raise your cholesterol and contribute to heart disease. However, a new study out of Australia may have flipped the

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Adorable Footage Offers Glimpse at First-Ever Snow Leopard Born at UK Zoo

A fuzzy bundle of joy is delighting viewers in new footage out of England: the first snow leopard to be born at the Chester Zoo in its 94-year history. Hidden cameras offered a glimpse of the 6-week-old cub exploring its den with mom Nubra. “It’s a truly historic moment and a real cause for celebration

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