- 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
- 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...
- 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...
- A high-stakes bridge test
Daily Edition • August 29, 2025 SUPPORTED BY Of all the assignments a Stanford business student could receive, this one is relatively straightforward: Write a thank-you letter. Glenn Kramon, a lecturer at the prestigious school, tasks his students with doing just that. And in a recent op-ed for The New York Times, he shared that many are left “stunned” by the positive reactions they receive from their notes of gratitude. “I’m struck by how many of the recipients said they had never received...