- A plant that could replace streetlights
. Daily Edition • August 30, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Good posture is about more than just sitting up straight — i.e., resisting the urge to slump over your phone or computer day in and day out. Per a recent BBC report, “posture is dynamic, not static.” That means it’s important to switch things up via regular movement, like periodically standing or doing a quick stretch at your desk. Get two more posture tips from Dr. Xand van Tulleken. Must Reads Forbes released its annual ranking of the best…Read more
- How optimism benefits women’s health
Daily Edition • August 17, 2024 SUPPORTED BY It’s been almost a week since the 2024 Summer Olympics concluded, and we’re finding ourselves sorely missing the excitement of international sport. Thankfully, the Paralympics are right around the corner and NPR rounded up a list of athletic events — ranging from typical to the weird and wonderful — that can occupy our collective attention until the 2026 Winter Olympics arrive. Must Reads Portland International is now the world’s largest mass...
- Why a company is giving seeds away for free
Daily Edition • August 16, 2024 SUPPORTED BY It’s late summer, and that means it’s time for buttonbush to shine. Associated Press gardening columnist Jessica Damiano writes that the “otherworldly” plant, sometimes called honey balls, is usually the last summer-flowering shrub to bloom in her garden, which means it serves an essential function providing continued sustenance for birds and other wildlife. It’s native to the continental United States and found everywhere from Maine to the Great...
- What our tongues can reveal about our health
Daily Edition • August 15, 2024 SUPPORTED BY Even the bears are ready to get back to school. At an elementary school in California, teacher Elaine Salmon got quite the surprise while preparing her classroom for the new year: A bear had entered while she was out making copies. Eventually, the animal left through the door it came in and returned to the nearby woods, with the only damage being to an emergency box that contained food, Salmon told Good Morning America. The kicker? The school’s...