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Quieter, Less Stressful Dental Drills Are in the Works

Tech / 3 min. read

Thanks to local anesthesia, it’s typically not painful to get a cavity filled — but that doesn’t mean the process is stress-free. The loud, shrill whining sound of the dental drill in your mouth can be anxiety-inducing even if you can’t feel the device. What’s more, the fear this noisy tool evokes hinders some people from getting the procedures they need to maintain good dental hygiene.

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Writing Builds Resilience by Changing Your Brain, Helping You Face Everyday Challenges

Science / 5 min. read

This article was written by Emily Ronay Johnston, an assistant teaching professor of global arts, media and writing studies, at the University of California, Merced, 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. Ordinary and universal,

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From Wool to Onesies: How the Coolest Styles in Skiwear Have Evolved Over the Decades

Culture / 8 min. read

Where some simply see ski slopes as a fun way to zoom down a mountain, others also see a catwalk. And the latter outlook only seems to be growing: Peruse ski outfits on social media, and you’ll find everything from puffy, supersized boots to hot pink one-pieces, along with comments of approval comparing the looks

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Singer Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Has Been Restored in “an Act of Respect and Imagination”: See Photos

Culture / 4 min. read

The childhood home of iconic singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone has been fully restored — and one day, you may be able to visit it yourself. Located in Tryon, North Carolina, about two hours west of Charlotte, the house had fallen into disrepair and was facing potential demolition until it was purchased by

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Should You Ask Guests to Remove Their Shoes? Here’s What Science Has to Say

Exclusive, Health / 6 min. read

I’m in the habit of kicking my shoes off when I come home, and I respectfully oblige when directed to do so at another person’s house. But I’ve always felt a minor flash of panic in the latter circumstance — as I’m caught wondering whether I’m wearing my good socks or the ones with only a

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An Exquisite Winter Fabergé Egg Is Expected to Fetch $27 Million at Auction

Culture / 3 min. read

Update as of Dec. 3: The Winter Egg sold for a record-breaking $30.2 million Tuesday. A world record-setting egg is going under the hammer for a third time — though it’s not the kind you’d eat on toast. Carved in rock crystal and adorned with over 4,500 diamonds, The Winter Egg is heading to auction

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Friendships Aren’t Just About Keeping Score — New Psychology Research Looks at Why We Help Our Friends When They Need It

Science / 6 min. read

Despite how natural friendship can feel, people rarely stop to analyze it. How do you know when someone will make a good friend? When is it time to move on from a friendship? Oftentimes, people rely on gut intuitions to answer these kinds of questions.

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“Create Space for Understanding”: Expert Advice on How to Stop Being Easily Offended

Exclusive, Humanity / 5 min. read

If you feel as though others are constantly ruffling your feathers, or that any mention of a particularly sensitive topic can push you over the edge, here’s some insight to consider: Although everyone takes offense at times, doing so too easily may be more detrimental than you realize. “Learning not to be so easily offended

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At Nonprofit Beautiful Day, Making Granola Helps Refugees Learn Job Skills and Find Community

Humanity / 4 min. read

For most, granola is simply a snack, enjoyed atop a morning bowl of yogurt or when the midday munchies hit. For refugees working with Beautiful Day, though, it’s a pathway to a better life. By teaching these individuals to make and package granola, the Rhode Island-based nonprofit helps equip them with the skills they need

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The Woman Who Warmed Up Our Winter Driving Woes: How Margaret A. Wilcox Invented the Car Heater

Tech / 4 min. read

It’ll probably happen sooner than you’d like: waking up to frigid temperatures, scurrying from your house to your vehicle, and rubbing your hands together while waiting for the car heater to kick in. And once that gloriously warm air rushes through the vents, thawing your frozen face and clearing the fog from your windshield, you

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