This article was written by Laura Russo, an assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Tennessee, for The Conversation — a nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of researchers and scientists, under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here. In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely […]
When it comes to philanthropy, Kevin Bacon likes to keep things personal. In 2007, he founded SixDegrees.org, a youth-centered social impact organization that takes its title from the popular parlor game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. And now, the nonprofit is launching a new initiative named in honor of the Footloose actor’s late mother. Called
From about the age of 3 onward, the typical human being has the capacity to experience the emotional state of another person. That capacity is empathy, and it’s critical to our well-being — both as individuals and as a collective. “In general, empathy is a powerful predictor of things we consider to be positive behaviors
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Sixty-three percent of children reported a fear of needles in a 2012 survey — and can we blame them? No one likes getting poked with sharp, pointy objects that draw blood. But while many of us only have to conquer that fear once or twice a year, pediatric IV and enteral feeding patients must encounter
If you’re like us, you probably gave Hula-Hooping a whirl as a kid. And if you’re like us, you probably also abandoned the activity as you grew up — because, at the risk of being overly punny, it can feel as though you have to jump through hoops just to sustain the spin for more
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The city of Chicago kicked off 2025 with a bang by delivering on a promise that took years to achieve: As of Jan. 1, all city-owned buildings are 100% powered by renewable energy. “Chicago is committed to taking bold steps as the world faces climate crises,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement. “With this
There may soon be one less thing to worry about: Unpaid medical bills will no longer be included on credit records or impact loan decisions. The rule — finalized by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau earlier this week — aims to reduce the burden of medical debt and ensure that patients with outstanding bills aren’t
Imagine a veritable time machine that transports you into the heart of life in a thriving 1950s mining community. That frozen-in-time place exists — Erie Street, part of historic Lowell, in Bisbee, Arizona. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, visitors can get a real feel for a stretch of Lowell during its glory days
In 2022, 13.9% of all deaths in the U.S. were caused by heart failure. And contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t only affect older people: Nearly 6.7 million adults ages 20 and up currently have the condition, per the CDC. The good news? Thanks to recent research out of the University of Arizona College of
Glinda the Good Witch said it best: It’s all about popular. Sometimes it seems that being likable is the key to thriving socially and professionally in our culture (whether you like it or not). After all, when Glinda gleefully belts the lyrics, “It’s not about aptitude, it’s the way you’re viewed,” she has a point.
