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Massachusetts Named Best US State to Call Home in 2025: See the Top 10 Rankings

Culture / 3 min. read

If you’re searching for a new place to call home — or just daydreaming on Zillow — WalletHub’s latest report might help whittle down the options. To find the best of the best U.S. states to live in, the site’s experts analyzed 51 data-driven indicators of livability, including housing costs, health care, safety, income growth, […]

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“Take Your Shot”: Meet the 14-Year-Old Who Built Texas’ Biggest Networking Nonprofit for Kids

Tech / 3 min. read

It isn’t much of an overstatement to say getting ahead in life is all about who you know. Professional networking can change the course of a person’s career — and according to 14-year-old Arjun Sharda, it all starts in elementary school. The ninth grader is the founder of the Texas-based K-12 networking nonprofit TLEEM, which

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Why Stretching Is Underrated — Plus 4 Exercises a Master Flexologist Recommends Doing Daily

Health / 8 min. read

It’s easy to think of stretching as merely a pre- or post-workout ritual. After all, it’s said to lengthen our muscles and loosen up our joints, which can help prevent exercise-related injuries. But stretching is such a boon for your body that it shouldn’t be limited to your weekly kickboxing class. Just a few minutes

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How To Get Your Kids Ready to Go Back to School Without Stress — 5 Tips From an Experienced School Counselor

Culture / 4 min. read

The shift from summer vacation to going back to school can be tough for children and their families. Beyond adjusting to new routines, the transition requires handling a mix of emotions. While some kids might feel excited about new teachers and classmates, others may experience anxiety, sadness or uncertainty about the upcoming school year.

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

Sports / 3 min. read

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)

Lifestyle, Things We Love / 5 min. read

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

Environment / 2 min. read

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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