Category Cognitive Systems AI

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

These tweaks completely changed how I use the app Source: Google Calendar became my productivity hub after I started using these features

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

Better skin, faster wound-healing and reduced vision-loss are on the cards Source: The surprising benefits of red light

Look who is ready to play ball. Source: Sam Altman Eyes Bernie Sanders as His Pope

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

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

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 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 activates an astrocytic gene program to close early-life brain plasticity windows. Source: Cortisol Pathway Discovered to Close Early Brain Plasticity – Neuroscience News

archived 4 Jun 2026 11:40:49 UTC Source: Florida man buys off-grid Maine cabin to escape climate change and rising insurance costs