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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

Humanity / 3 min. read

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

Environment / 5 min. read

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

Science / 3 min. read

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

Exclusive, Humanity / 6 min. read

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”

Environment / 3 min. read

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

Health / 3 min. read

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

Environment / 2 min. read

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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Physical Touch Is the “Mother of All Senses” — Get an Expert’s Insight on How It Can Benefit Your Life

Exclusive, Science / 5 min. read

We need four hugs a day for survival, eight for maintenance, and 12 for growth — at least according to a saying credited to renowned family therapist Virginia Satir. While regularly receiving a dozen daily hugs may feel excessive or improbable to some, it’s all too easy to fall on the other end of the

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How Should San Francisco’s Iconic Market Street Be Revamped? An International Contest Offers Up Ideas

Culture / 5 min. read

Downtown San Francisco’s iconic Market Street is steeped in history and culture, but has been in decline in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in remote work, and the controversial decision to close it to private vehicles. So in April, Mayor Daniel Lurie released a video address announcing a contest to redesign

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