Six decades ago, Julie Andrews burst into song atop Salzburg, Austria’s rolling hills, and the world fell in love with The Sound of Music. The 1965 film, adapted from the 1959 Broadway musical and based on the von Trapp family’s escape from the Nazis, has proven itself an enduring international success. Now, a year after […]
Whether or not you live with anxiety or depression, there’s a good chance someone you care about does: In a 2022 study, around 1 in 5 adults experienced symptoms of one of these mental health issues in the two weeks before being surveyed. Watching a loved one struggle can leave us feeling helpless. While professional
Though incredible medical breakthroughs are being made in the fight against cancer, tens of millions of people still confront the disease annually. Many of those affected — either directly or through a loved one — are children. Daniel Zhang was one of those kids. When he was 9, his grandmother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer,
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At age 100, twinkle-toed Bernard Gilbert put a huge crowd through their paces — and proved he’s still got the moves — when he led a flash mob dance in the middle of a busy city center in Worcester, England.
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In a nature reserve in Senegal, a life lesson unfolded: A mother chimp named Soukki poked a stick into an ant nest, then pulled her daughter, Saïsaï, over to see it. Saïsaï then drew the stick out of the nest and snacked on the ants. It’s one of many interactions documented in a study published
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An image of a curious squirrel edging up behind an Eastern whip-poor-will — a species of nocturnal bird — took the grand prize in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources 2026 Photo Contest. The winners’ announcement dubbed the scene “a remarkable moment in nature.” Kyle Smith captured the shot, titled “Right Behind You,” beating out over 1,000
The World Alzheimer Report 2026 contains some encouraging news about the devastating neurodegenerative disorder, namely that we’re on a path to making Alzheimer’s a treatable condition. “After decades of investment in research, we stand on the cusp of a giant leap forward at the intersection of innovation in diagnostics, treatments, and risk reduction,” Chris Lynch,
Old age and forgetfulness seem to go hand in hand. But my colleagues and I found that memories actually becomes less precise, not entirely forgotten. Our study, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, shows how the brain blends related experiences as you age rather than replaying the exact one you need.
In retired high school guidance counselor Nancy Rose’s imagination, squirrels drink tea, take baths, go bowling, and partake in many other day-to-day activities your average human might enjoy. Those are just a few of the whimsical scenes the 72-year-old has dreamed up and brought to life with the help of a willing cast of characters that frequent her backyard.
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From the Arc de Triomphe to the Louvre Museum, Paris abounds in remarkable architecture, and yet nothing quite compares to the iconic Eiffel Tower. While the world-famous monument has long been a bucket list destination for tourists, it’s undoubtedly even more precious to Parisians. And something special will soon be taking place there: From Sept.
