- North Dakota to hit nation-first milestone
Daily Edition • December 16, 2025 SUPPORTED BY The Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is home to Wisdom, the world’s oldest-known banded bird. But the 75-year-old is just one of many (i.e., roughly 1.5 million) albatrosses living on the atoll, and now the public can get a glimpse at the thriving wildlife. The refuge is not open for visitation, so the nonprofit Friends of Midway Atoll set up a 24-hour wildlife camera on one of the atoll’s three islands to “bring the place to the people.”…Read more
- A travel trend for lifelong learners
. Daily Edition • September 2, 2025 SUPPORTED BY When was the last time you washed your favorite shoes? Not to get too gross, but our shoes can carry some pretty gnarly germs, including E. coli, salmonella, and MRSA. “Who knows what your shoes see? Amazing amounts of stuff get deposited everywhere,” Karen Duus, a professor of microbiology and immunology, told Time magazine. So, even if you’re a “shoes-off” household (which we recommend), experts advise giving them a good clean every few...
- CPR in space
Daily Edition • September 1, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Happy Labor Day, and happy September! The federal holiday, established in the late 19th century to honor American workers, always falls on the first Monday of September — which just so happens to also be the first day of the month this year. But not to fear, summer enthusiasts, astronomical fall doesn’t officially start until the equinox on Sept. 22. (Plus, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a warm autumn and mild...
- 6 perks of being a superfan
Sunday Edition • August 31, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Longevity is a hot topic in the health and wellness arena, and scientists are making strides in anti-aging research that could add years to the average human lifespan. But what about the average human joyspan? Conceived of by gerontologist Kerry Burnight, the term refers to the time we spend experiencing joy throughout our lives, and it’s something she believes we should pay particular attention to in our later years. Learn how to measure and...