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This Micro-Thin “Smart Bandage” Monitors Wound Healing While Repairing Tissue

Health / 2 min. read

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a micro-thin bandage that they say speeds up the repair of skin tissue by simultaneously monitoring and treating the injured area — a small wireless patch that could provide hope and healing for those who suffer from chronic wounds. According to the scientists’ study, published in Nature Biotechnology, the […]

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an image of the smart bandage held between two fingers, and another image of it sticking to one finger

Mars at Its Brightest, Winter Solstice, and More: Your Guide to the December 2022 Night Sky

Environment / 3 min. read

December’s night sky brings us Mars at peak brilliance, a lunar occultation, and two meteor showers to look forward to, along with Winter Solstice heralding the first official day of winter (which is actually not weather-related). Of course, we can’t forget the December night sky event: North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will begin tracking

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fantastic winter meteor shower and the snow-capped mountains.

Scientists Develop Alternate Positioning System That’s “More Robust and Accurate Than GPS”

Tech / 3 min. read

The Global Positioning System, widely known as GPS, is a free satellite-based service that people and industries use daily for myriad reasons, including for location services and to navigate the world. As of 2019, there were over 900 million GPS receivers in the United States alone, a number expected to increase annually. Now, through a

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Close-up on an African American couple using the GPS on a cell phone while driving a car.

Giving Tuesday: What It Is, How It Started, and How You Can Take Part

Humanity / 3 min. read

Giving Tuesday — widely heralded as a global day of giving back — takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. What was once a simple altruistic idea launched by two organizations has become a beloved holiday tradition that has spanned the world within a decade. The first Giving Tuesday took place in 2012, a

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Inner Explorer: Nonprofit Bringing Mindfulness to Schools Reports Increase in Grades, Decrease in Behavioral Problems

Health / 3 min. read

About 30 years ago, Laura Bakosh was feeling overwhelmed by the demands of her corporate job, and began experiencing increased anxiety and insomnia. After several unsuccessful attempts at addressing these issues, she turned to a concept she’d read about: mindfulness. It worked. She felt calmer, more focused, and happier — so much so that people

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Waist-up view of mature female teacher supporting boys and girls sitting at their child-size desks with arms outstretched and eyes closed.

A Detroit Nonprofit Developed a Heartwarming Program to “Test Caring Power” — And It’s a Success

Humanity / 3 min. read

Founded in 1971, social service outreach organization Crossroads of Michigan is on a mission “to care for any person in need.” The Detroit-based nonprofit serves 15,000 low-income or unhoused residents each year, and in 2021 alone, it distributed over 190,000 pounds of food, as well as medical supplies, clothing, and monetary assistance. But due to

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Diverse group of friends cleanup a park during a charity event. They are standing with their arms around one another.

“America’s Top Young Scientist”: 14-Year-Old Creates Low-Cost Headphones to Treat Ear Infections

Science / 3 min. read

On October 19, 3M and Discovery Education crowned the first place winner of the 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge: an annual competition that’s been awarding middle school science enthusiasts for their creative problem-solving for the past 15 years. This year, Leanne Fan from San Diego, California, took home the grand prize with her innovative approach

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Inside the History of Small Business Saturday and How It Started the Shop Small Movement

Culture / 3 min. read

In the classic 1998 rom-com You’ve Got Mail, a small independent bookstore owner and a high-powered executive who runs a wildly successful chain of mega bookstores (played by Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, respectively) meet in an anonymous online chat room. They proceed to fall in love via a wholesome exchange of heartfelt (and still

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The Nonprofit Making Ikea-Style Flat-Pack Homes to House Refugees

Humanity / 2 min. read

Having safe and adequate shelter is a fundamental human right that 1.6 billion people worldwide do not have access to. Whether due to war, financial hardship, or natural disaster, not having a roof over one’s head can significantly diminish their health, safety, and quality of life. While tents provide some respite, they offer little protection

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Inside “Polar Preet” Chandi’s Journey to Become the First Woman to Cross Antarctica Solo

Humanity / 3 min. read

This past January, Captain Preet Chandi blazed a historic, though decidedly icy, trail by becoming the first woman of color to reach the South Pole alone, without assistance. While others might have been content to make history with this singular accomplishment, “Polar Preet” Chandi is not one to rest on her laurels. The trek to

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