- How ‘beautiful’ words stand out
Daily Edition • December 12, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Clear your calendars, there’s an exciting cosmic event happening this weekend. The Geminids meteor shower, considered one of the strongest of the year, is set to hit its peak Saturday and Sunday. So how can you see the “shooting stars”? The Associated Press advises: “Bundle up, leave the city, and put away the phones.” Get more tips on spotting the fireballs. Must Reads An ancient lake recently reemerged after record rainfall in California’s…Read more
- Today’s Pick: Jet lag tips
Editors’ Picks • November 19, 2025 Raise your hand if you’re flying cross-country or internationally during the holiday season — and keep it up if you’re already dreading the jet lag you may feel once you reach your destination. Luckily, there are ways to combat the disruption to circadian rhythm that occurs when we cross time zones, including adjusting meal schedules prior to leaving and maintaining a positive attitude about the sleep you may lose (yes, that one is backed by science!). Get...
- Long-lost Bach pieces performed
Daily Edition • November 19, 2025 SUPPORTED BY We’re starting to get into the season of 2025 recaps and “best ofs,” which means all the top dictionaries are choosing their words of the year. Dictionary.com’s choice was more of a phrase, while Collins went for the tech-minded “vibe coding.” And yesterday, Cambridge Dictionary announced it has decided on “parasocial,” defined as “involving or relating to a connection that someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know, a...
- 2025’s top nature photos
Daily Edition • November 18, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Who couldn’t use some alto saxophone to jazz up their Tuesday morning? Read up on some of the best examples of alto saxophone playing — including several standout performances from “poster player” Charlie Parker — and then listen to a playlist featuring all the music you just read about. According to The New York Times, you’ll be in love with the instrument in five minutes flat. Must Reads The stars of a “high drama” peregrine falcon livestream...