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Months After a Paralyzing Accident, Grad Student Mapped a Shipwreck Remotely

Science / 3 min. read

Back in May, a team of experts and University of Rhode Island students received national attention when they explored and documented 17 ships while conducting the first survey of known wrecks in the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. A lesser-known aspect of the story? Team member Jake Bonney had been partially paralyzed after a ski […]

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Did You Know You Can Donate Your Old Pacemaker to a Dog?

Health / 5 min. read

Around 3 million Americans live with cardiac pacemakers: small, implanted devices that regulate slow heart rates by delivering electrical pulses to the organ. In use since the late 1950s, they can significantly improve quality of life — not just for humans, but for canines, too. Like us, dogs can experience slower-than-normal heart rates, or bradycardia,

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Is “Decomposition” the Key to Stopping Procrastination? How to Put This Simple Tip Into Practice

Exclusive, Humanity / 6 min. read

Hypothetical for you: Two weeks ago, you were assigned a big work project to present this Monday. It’s now Sunday afternoon. Are you enjoying what’s left of your weekend or scrambling to put the presentation together? If you relate more to the second option and now feel a bit sheepish about it, don’t. People procrastinate

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“Rare and Fascinating” Ancient Roman Sun Hat Goes on Display in England

Culture / 3 min. read

Bucket hats are all the rage at the moment, but 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans were also donning a version of this modern trend to shield their faces from the sun — and visitors to England’s Bolton museum will get to see just how similar they look. Only three of these historic hats have been found, and one has recently been restored and put on display.

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This Small Indiana City Is an Unlikely Hot Spot for Architectural “Modern Masterpieces” — Take a Look

Culture / 4 min. read

From a distance, renderings of an air traffic control tower that will begin construction later this year bear a striking resemblance to the titular robot in WALL-E — up close, it looks like it could blend right in to any sci-fi movie. You might expect a tower like this to loom over an airport in

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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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