Science

Researchers capture sperm whales headbutting on camera, validating what sailors have said for centuries

Technology

British engineer uses 500 disposable vape batteries to power up electric car

Well-being

Expert shares ancient monk’s mindset for keeping your composure when life ‘bumps’ you

“What am I carrying inside of me today?”

Culture

Catherine O’Hara’s tear-jerking eulogy for John Candy was a master class in memorializing a true friend

Health

Menstrual pads and tampons can contain toxic substances – here’s what to know about this emerging health issue

Health

I’m a philosopher who tries to see the best in others – but I know there are limits

Science

Beluga whale’s jaw-dropping reaction to surprise proposal delighting millions

Science

Probability underlies much of the modern world – an engineering professor explains how it actually works

Health

GLP‑1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people

Ideas

Persuasion expert shares the one strategy that’s actually effective at changing people’s minds

Local

Dog missing for 11 years ‘acts like he’s a puppy again’ after emotional reunion with owner

Surreal clip shows blue fireball lighting up Europe at night. A girl accidentally caught it on camera

Environment

Surreal clip shows blue fireball lighting up Europe at night. A girl accidentally caught it on camera

Glimpses of the bright blue meteor were later recorded in parts of Portugal and Spain.

Exploration

Study reveals startling truth: Intelligence lowers our empathy toward other people

“Smart people care less about moral judgements.”

Technology

Tech company helps dementia patients live independently with memory-prompting smart glasses

Society

Want to reconnect with someone but aren’t sure what to say? Try this simple, no-risk way to reach out.

Technology

Scientists ‘bottle the sun’ with a liquid battery that stores sunlight for use at night

Society

A farmer caught a person dumping 421 tires on his land and his response is legendary

Health

The Tsimané people of Bolivia have almost no dementia. Scientists say modern life is our problem.

Culture

After years of free babysitting, she told her sister ‘no.’ Then came the backlash.

One sister expected endless free childcare—the other just wanted her time to be valued.

After years of free babysitting, she told her sister ‘no.’ Then came the backlash.
Babysitter plays with two children

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Ideas

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Ideas

Woman at airport quietly pays for dad who couldn’t afford toddler’s $700 ticket

Culture

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Society

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