The 10 states at the bottom were Tennessee, Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, Utah, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. Source: Map Shows States With Best—and Worst—Quality of Life – Newsweek
Rain storms wash those tire shards into streams and ultimately into lakes and oceans. That’s bad news for fish and other aquatic life. Source: One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn’t straws or grocery bags – it’s your tires
Researchers built tough, compostable bacterial cellulose sheets that rival metals in strength. The material handles heat, and repeated use. Source: New bacterial sheets could end plastic waste problem forever – Earth.com
Discover 7 college majors designed to help students thrive in an AI-driven economy—build skills in leadership, innovation, data, design, and healthcare. Source: 7 College Majors That Prepare You To Lead In An AI-Driven Economy
Known as koloniträdgårdar, they provide city dwellers access to nature, fresh produce and community. Source: Sweden’s Secret to Well-Being? Tiny Urban Gardens. – The New York Times
You have more in common with the 7-figure club than you think. Source: Almost every millionaire in America has these 5 things. Here’s what it takes to get them all.
About 80% of the Fortune 500 use personality tests, with more than 80 million Americans completing an employment-related quiz every year—companies like Olive Garden and FedEx are already on the bandwagon. Source: Gen Alpha may never have to write…
Drawn to both the natural majesty and restaurant scene in Rappahannock County, Va., a recent empty-nester looked for a comfortable three-bedroom house for about $500,000. Source: After Years in the D.C. Suburbs, She Wanted ‘Total Privacy’ in the Virginia Mountains…
Children exposed to high levels of PFAS during early pregnancy may face an increased risk of autistic traits by age four, especially if they also have a higher inherited risk for autism, according to new findings. Source: Prenatal exposure to…
Experiments in mice show that some gut bacteria can absorb toxic PFAS chemicals, allowing animals to expel them through feces. Source: Gut microbes may flush ‘forever chemicals’ from the body
Researchers in the UK have received approval to conduct the first ever human trials for a stem cell treatment to reverse hearing loss. Source: Stem Cell Treatment to Reverse Hearing Loss Kicking Off in Human Patients
Want a backyard that feels 10 degrees cooler? These thoughtful design ideas can transform your outdoor space into a cool, welcoming retreat. Source: How to Design a Backyard That Feels 10 Degrees Cooler – Sunset Magazine
Source: Johns Hopkins Health System Announces the Official Launch of Illustra Health
Unlike nursing homes or living alone (and lonely), cohousing emphasizes community and mutual support Source: ‘A vastly superior way to live’: why more seniors should choose cohousing | Well actually | The Guardian
Fireflies are vulnerable to climate change and habitat loss. A few landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make a big difference. Source: Seeing fewer fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.