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Michigan State Students Unearth 19th Century Observatory Foundation

Culture / 2 min. read

Students at Michigan State University have gotten a unique opportunity to glance into their school’s past after workers came upon the foundation of a 19th century observatory. They called MSU’s Campus Archaeology Program to investigate, and the students in the program were able to unearth remnants of the campus’s first observatory, constructed in 1881. “It […]

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Mural Magic: 9 Artists Making Communities Stronger and Brighter, One Wall at a Time

Culture / 6 min. read

The joy of wall murals is contagious. Pops of art — on brick walls, freeways, and street corners — brighten our routines and remind us that the world is full of wonder, surprise, and opportunities to look up when we’re all too often looking down. One of the most impactful examples of the power of paint

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Isometric Exercises Can Lower Blood Pressure: Here’s How to Add Them to Your Routine

Health / 4 min. read

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that isometric exercises can be an effective, non-pharmacological way to lower blood pressure. But what are isometric exercises? Per the Mayo Clinic, these strengthening movements involve tightening or contracting a muscle without moving any joints or lengthening the muscle. Planks, wall sits, and

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What Baby Babble Can Teach Adults About Learning New Languages

Science / 3 min. read

Linguistically, an infant’s “goo goo, gaga” may not command the same respect as, say, a Shakespearean soliloquy, but the study of how babies talk could shed light on our understanding of language learning in adults. At UCLA’s Language Acquisition Lab, director Megha Sundara and a team of colleagues investigate all things baby babble: when and

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Meet the TikTok Star Who’s Spreading Kindness by Cleaning Houses for Free

Humanity / 4 min. read

When Brogan Ingram — also known as @NotTheWorstCleaner on TikTok — cleans a home, her 5.5 million followers see satisfying shots of grime getting wiped away, piles of trash being purged, and surfaces sparkling once again after hours (and hours) of cleaning. But what makes the social media sensation’s videos stand out aren’t just the

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See the Funniest Pet Photos of 2023, From Fierce Felines to Flying Dogs

Culture / 2 min. read

Wildlife photographer Michel Zoghzoghi has taken close-up shots of lions in Africa, tigers in India, and jaguars in South America, but the fiercest (and funniest) felines he’s ever encountered reside in his very own home. Today, Zoghzoghi was named the overall winner of the 2023 Comedy Pet Photography Awards for the above image of his

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How Old Memories Help Us Learn New Things, According to Science (and Snails)

Science / 4 min. read

It’s often said that we’re “learning by experience” when we try new things, practice skills, and make mistakes. In other words, our memories of past experiences can shape our perceptions of ourselves, the world, and even the future. Though we can all probably think of examples that back up this phenomenon, how this works in

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Rescued Walrus Calf Separated From Mother Receives Care Regimen of Constant Cuddling

Culture / 2 min. read

A walrus calf found in northern Alaska captured hearts online after the organization caring for him shared that he’s been put on a regimen of 24/7 cuddling. The young animal, which weighed in at around 140 pounds, was rescued in late July about 4 miles inland from the Beaufort Sea — “a highly unusual location

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Ancient Archaeological Site in Rome, Home to World-Famous Stray Cat Colony, Opens to Tourists

Culture / 4 min. read

The Area Sacra, or Sacred Area, of Largo di Torre Argentina is a world-famous archeological site in downtown Rome that’s been home to a community of feral cats for decades. Renowned for being the location where the Roman general and statesman Julius Caesar was assassinated during the Ides of March in 44 B.C., the ruins

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The No Junk Food Grocery Store: Join Thrive Market to Save Up to 30% on Your Groceries

Culture / 3 min. read

Sponsored by Thrive Market We live in an era of seemingly endless options to support healthy lifestyles — from yummy prebiotic sodas to CBD-infused skincare. But often, those items require several (expensive) trips to various stores, and sometimes are not available in your area at all. Enter Thrive Market: a one-stop online grocery store that

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