Punctuation that packs a powerful punch
It’s easy to think of punctuation as just a few dots and dashes, but in today’s world of texting and messaging, those little marks carry a lot of weight. A single period can make a message feel cold and a missing exclamation point might seem like a snub. Why is punctuation suddenly so loaded?
Why do women’s brains stay healthier longer?
Could researchers have uncovered a key reason why women tend to outlive men and retain cognitive abilities as they age? Previously thought to be mostly inactive, a second X chromosome may have a built-in advantage.
Is your sleep tracker keeping you awake?
In 2023, 41.4% of people worldwide used sleep trackers, a $2.22 billion market. Promising better rest, experts warn they might fuel anxiety instead. So, while they claim to enhance your slumber, are sleep trackers your secret to sweet dreams or just data-driven drama?
It’s captivated curious minds for centuries
One of those constants that exists everywhere—it’s within the curves of a circle, the structure of the universe, and even the very pie you might be munching on March 14. We’re talking about pi, as in 3.14…
What happens if we turn off the lights?
What happens if we turn off the lights?In July 1977, a massive blackout occurred in New York City which had a very unexpected result – residents saw a rare glimpse of the Milky Way usually obscured by artificial light. The event underscored how urban lighting erases...
Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy
Book Review: Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy challenges the conventional approach to achievement, which often prioritizes external accomplishments at the expense of inner peace and balance. Instead, it provides a framework for developing...
A most unusual year-end list
What do a toothy toadstool, a vegetarian piranha, and a tiny pipe horse drifting through the Indian Ocean have in common? They are a few of the extraordinary species scientists named and described for the first time in 2024.
Is THIS the Alzheimer’s breakthrough?
Scientists have uncovered how brain cell stress drives Alzheimer’s, highlighting stress pathways in microglia, the brain’s immune cells. This breakthrough could lead to therapies that slow or reverse the disease.
Are you ready for 2025?
In 2013, Kristen Chenoweth picked Sarah Horn from the Hollywood Bowl audience to sing “For Good” from the musical, “Wicked.” Unknowingly, Chenowith had randomly chosen a voice teacher who delivered a flawless performance—a viral moment that skyrocketed her career overnight.