What does it mean to be happy? While these 7 words have aroused philosophers for centuries—like so many things in life—there’s an ancient aspect to this question, but a modern scientific answer. And what science says in response to “what…
Eagles had been nearly hunted to extinction throughout England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales—but researchers are saying they are now making a triumphant return. In Ireland’s majestic Glenveagh National Park, golden eagles had disappeared until 2001 when—with the help of the…
On this day 97 years ago, Yankee Stadium opened its doors in New York City for the first time with John Philip Sousa playing The Star-Spangled Banner. Slugger Babe Ruth hit a home run to help defeat his former team,…
It can be easy to let yourself become overwhelmed by stress or anxiety during these turbulent times of social restrictions and coronavirus concerns—but this new study says that there is a very simple (and fun) way to ease your worried…
This “dogtor” may not have a degree in medicine, but he has been helping to treat hardworking healthcare employees with joy and care packages. Prior to the COVID-19 outbreaks, Loki the Rottweiler and his owner, Caroline Benzel, were familiar faces…
After several years of researching four coal-fired power plants, scientists have found that local residents experienced fewer asthma symptoms and related hospitalizations as the plants either retired coal as their energy source or installed stricter emissions controls. Not only that,…
[embedded content] Rather than raising a flag up on a flag pole, the nation of Switzerland is paying homage to their international neighbors struggling against COVID-19 by projecting different world flags onto the front of one of their most iconic…
On this day 50 years ago, the determined astronauts who averted disaster aboard Apollo 13 landed safely back on Earth after four days fighting for their lives—and NASA is celebrating again, uniting with all its workers orbiting their homes in…
It has been almost 14 years since Australian man Juan Mann first stood in a city square with a large cardboard sign that read “Free Hugs”—but his iconic campaign has left a lasting imprint on the world. Mann popularized the…
As a means of providing extra support to the healthcare workers and first responders on the frontlines of the novel coronavirus outbreaks, Sam’s Club has announced that they will be offering their exclusive “hero” shopping hours to medical employees, regardless…
