Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Embracing ‘Grandma Hobbies’
In search of calm and community, new generations are learning centuries-old skills. Source: Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Embracing ‘Grandma Hobbies’ – The New York Times
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Forget bright blue tiles: natural pools are the next big thing in luxury backyards
The next generation of private pools favors ecological filtration, natural stone, asymmetrical shapes and the feel of a small lake or spring, replacing flashy hotel-style designs with spaces built for year-round living Source: Forget bright blue tiles: natural pools are…
We treat steady eye contact as proof of honesty, but the science is messier
What your eyes reveal in conversation has less to do with honesty than with power, dominance, and calculated performance—which means the tell-tale signs we trust most may be leading us astray. Source: We treat steady eye contact as proof of…
I’m Building a Tiny Home in My Yard to Care for My Mom With Alzheimer’s
Lena Koropey bought a home so her mother, who has Alzheimer’s, could age in place. She plans to build an ADU instead of sending her mother to a care facility. Source: I’m Building a Tiny Home in My Yard to…
His doctor’s prescription for his unbearable pain seemed absurd. It worked.
Gregory Maassen was nearly bedridden by a burning sensation that was later diagnosed as a rare form of neuropathy. He has found relief riding his e-bike across the country. Source: His doctor’s prescription for his unbearable pain seemed absurd. It…
Google Calendar became my productivity hub after I started using these features
These tweaks completely changed how I use the app Source: Google Calendar became my productivity hub after I started using these features
The Herbicide Haunting a New York Farm Town
Paraquat is banned in more than 70 countries. In an upstate town one resident calls “Parkinson’s Valley,” farmers are demanding New York follow suit. Source: The Herbicide Haunting a New York Farm Town
The surprising benefits of red light
Better skin, faster wound-healing and reduced vision-loss are on the cards Source: The surprising benefits of red light
Sam Altman Eyes Bernie Sanders as His Pope
Look who is ready to play ball. Source: Sam Altman Eyes Bernie Sanders as His Pope
Underground home in Waterboro provides heating and cooling efficiency
The partially buried two-bedroom ranch maintains steady temperatures for homeowners using firewood and backup electric heat. Source: Underground home in Waterboro provides heating and cooling efficiency
Most Avocado Oil Chips and Dressings Are Adulterated, Study Finds | UC Davis
UC Davis researchers tested 54 avocado oil chips, mayo and dressings. Nearly 9 in 10 were adulterated with cheaper oils despite label claims. Source: Most Avocado Oil Chips and Dressings Are Adulterated, Study Finds | UC Davis
Highway traffic viewed through thermal cameras reveals exactly how much heat every car actually produces and gas vs EV is very different
Footage from thermal cameras has been doing the rounds online, revealing the stark difference between EVs and gas cars when it comes to heat Source: Highway traffic viewed through thermal cameras reveals exactly how much heat every car actually produces…
How the Brain Replays Sight to Create Mental Images
How does the brain create mental images? A new study reveals that visual imagination and perception share a common neural code. Source: How the Brain Replays Sight to Create Mental Images – Neuroscience News
Cortisol Pathway Discovered to Close Early Brain Plasticity
Cortisol activates an astrocytic gene program to close early-life brain plasticity windows. Source: Cortisol Pathway Discovered to Close Early Brain Plasticity – Neuroscience News
Florida man buys off-grid Maine cabin to escape climate change and rising insurance costs
archived 4 Jun 2026 11:40:49 UTC Source: Florida man buys off-grid Maine cabin to escape climate change and rising insurance costs