- We’re on extraterrestrial watch
Daily Edition • April 19, 2025 SUPPORTED BY They’re back: Remember the invasive spotted lanternflies we’ve all been told to squash on sight for the past few summers? Well, the insect species has started laying eggs for the season, and they’ve been seen in 17 U.S. states so far. Normally we’re all about being gentle with nature, but the best thing to do for the environment in this case is to keep an eye out for lanternfly egg masses and destroy them. That’ll help stop them from feeding on…Read more
- Why our urine is yellow
Wake up to good news. Supported By Saturday • January 6, 2024 “Get healthy” tops many a New Year’s resolutions list, but the goal can often feel vague — and completely daunting. We’re here to tell you that prioritizing healthiness doesn’t have to be a miserable process, and it doesn’t have to mean forcing yourself to attend a gym or follow a diet that you hate. From finding affordable therapy to managing your back pain and upping your fiber intake, read NPR’s nine tips for getting healthier...
- The 5 cities most prepared for the future of mobility
Wake up to good news. Supported By Friday • January 5, 2024 Did you know some houseplants can live for decades, even being passed down through generations? That may sound impossible to anyone with a history of forgetting to water their indoor greenery, but if you need proof, simply look to Lisa Eldred Steinkopf. She cares for her late mother’s Boston fern, which appears in family photos from as far back as the 1960s. “Every time I water, I think of [my mom],” Steinkopf told The Washington...
- A major insulin win
Wake up to good news. Supported By Thursday • January 4, 2024 As 2023 came to a close, many public libraries around the country — from the three expansive New York City systems to Minnesota’s Hennepin County — compiled lists of the most borrowed books of the year. Bonnie Garmus’ Lessons in Chemistry, which was adapted into an Apple TV+ series in October, took the top spot in many cities, including New York, Seattle, Boston, and Cleveland. Meanwhile, Libby, an app that compiles e-books and...