Whether you’re a ‘shark,’ ‘teddy bear’ or ‘fox,’ here’s how to ease conflict with family and friends
Source: CNN
Are you a turtle, shark, or owl in conflict? Understanding how we navigate disagreements can unlock better relationships.
Health & Medicine
A promising test for pancreatic cancer . . . from a teenager
Source: TED
If someone said you could change the world, would you believe it? If you had an idea that could save countless lives, would anyone listen? Watch this talk by Jack Andraka, a teen who discovered a revolutionary way to detect certain cancers. Discover what he did, how he did it, and what it took to get people to listen.
Teen is one of the first ever to get his genes edited. Why he says the process is ‘cool and freaky’
Source: CNN
Johnny Lubin, one of the first in the world to try a new kind of medicine that uses a gene-editing tool called CRISPR to offer a potential cure for sickle cell disease.
What Causes Déjà Vu?
Source: Scientific American
It’s an eerie feeling: You walk into a place you know you’ve never been before but are overwhelmed by a sense of familiarity—a memory you can’t quite reach. Has this all happened before?
The sensation is known as déjà vu, and though it is hard to study, scientists are slowly figuring out why it happens.
The 10 Most Intriguing Science Breakthroughs of 2023
Source: Bloomberg
It’s too early to know what the greatest scientific discoveries and achievements of 2024 will be, but now that we’ve had some time to reflect on last year, here is one site’s opinion on what the Top 10 most intriguing advancements of 2023 were. Which ones do you agree with? Are there any you think should have made the list?
Self-care: why looking after No 1 isn’t always best for your wellbeing
Source: The Guardian
Is it better for our health to take care of our own needs or to lend a helping hand to others? Studies suggest that taking part in activities that involve caring for other people can have a positive impact on our own well-being.
Scientists Say They’ve Discovered A New Human Organ
Source: NBC News
Quick! How many organs are there in the human body?
Don’t worry, I can’t remember, either. But whatever that number is, some scientists are proposing that we add one more to the list—a newly discovered system of fluid-filled tissue that goes throughout the body called the interstitium. And understanding it may open up brand-new options for treating everything from cancer to immune disorders to gum disease!
18 Halloween-themed Phobias You Might Have
Source: ABC7 (Los Angeles)
A “phobia” is an extreme, uncontrollable fear of a specific item, activity, or setting. The word “phobia” comes from the Latin word phobos, meaning fear or flight (as in running away from something). There are hundreds of phobias people may have, ranging from a fear of spiders to a fear of flying to a fear of meeting new people. Here are some phobias closely related to Halloween. Do any of them scare you?
5 ways to face your fears through travel
Source: CNN
By traveling to exciting new places, confronting phobias might turn into a thrilling adventure. Explore five sites people can visit to overcome fears such as heights or the dark.
Civil War Pioneers: Meet Some of America’s First Female Nurses
Source: US Department of Defense
Nurses played a crucial role during the Civil War, though many of them faced unsanitary conditions, long hours, and a lack of medical supplies. Learn more about the women who became nurses despite these obstacles.