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Millions of Tons of Plastic Are Trashed Every Year. But What if We Used It to Pave Our Roads?
In fact, just one kilometer of road paved with a plastic blend can contain the equivalent of nearly 750,000 plastic bags! Science journalist Ann Parson looks at the possibilities — and pitfalls — of this creative solution.
Stop Thinking of Your Kids’ Gaming Time as Wasted Time; Here’s Why
Gaming today is far more social, skillful and beneficial than the video games you grew up with, says coach Cara Lane. So instead of telling your kids to turn the &*%! thing off, ask: “Can I watch you game sometime?”
3 Ways That Tech Helps Me Handle My Anxiety and Depression
Our electronic devices are often blamed — at times, rightfully so — for alienating us from our inner lives and from each other. But what if we could use them to cultivate self-compassion, not distraction? Technology expert Chris Dancy suggests how.
The Smart Strategy That One LGBTQ Forum Uses to Keep Out Trolls and Bullies
Turn it into a game, says technologist Esra’a Al Shafei. Thanks to features like a point system and a leaderboard, her small site for LGBTQ people in the Arab world is not only fun to use — it’s free from harassers.
How a Snot-Collecting Marine Drone Is Giving Us an Exciting New View of Whale Life
A flying device combined with some nifty software is serving up invaluable information about the health of whales — and our oceans.
Millions of Tons of Plastic Are Trashed Every Year. But What if We Used It to Pave Our Roads?
In fact, just one kilometer of road paved with a plastic blend can contain the equivalent of nearly 750,000 plastic bags! Science journalist Ann Parson looks at the possibilities — and pitfalls — of this creative solution.
Stop Thinking of Your Kids’ Gaming Time as Wasted Time; Here’s Why
Gaming today is far more social, skillful and beneficial than the video games you grew up with, says coach Cara Lane. So instead of telling your kids to turn the &*%! thing off, ask: “Can I watch you game sometime?”
3 Ways That Tech Helps Me Handle My Anxiety and Depression
Our electronic devices are often blamed — at times, rightfully so — for alienating us from our inner lives and from each other. But what if we could use them to cultivate self-compassion, not distraction? Technology expert Chris Dancy suggests how.
The Smart Strategy That One LGBTQ Forum Uses to Keep Out Trolls and Bullies
Turn it into a game, says technologist Esra’a Al Shafei. Thanks to features like a point system and a leaderboard, her small site for LGBTQ people in the Arab world is not only fun to use — it’s free from harassers.
How a Snot-Collecting Marine Drone Is Giving Us an Exciting New View of Whale Life
A flying device combined with some nifty software is serving up invaluable information about the health of whales — and our oceans.
BUSINESS
Are You a Micromanager? Or Do You Just Work for One? 5 Ways to Tell
According to one poll, 59% of people reported they work for a micromanager. Ask yourself these 5 questions to find out if you’re one of them, from organizational psychologist David Burkus PhD.
3 Ways to Fold Humor and Humanity into Your Work Emails
You can surprise and delight your work colleagues with your emails — and that’s no joke. Behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker PhD and corporate strategist Naomi Bagdonas, two experts at bringing humor to the business world, tell you how.
5 Practices to Help Remote Teams Minimize Confusion and Maximize Innovation
Yes, virtual collaboration can be just as creative and productive as in-person collaboration! Just follow this advice from hybrid and remote work expert Tsedal Neeley PhD.
7 Ways to Build Greater Trust in All of Your Partnerships
Jean Oelwang, the president and founding CEO of Virgin Unite, has interviewed hundreds of people to figure out the key elements behind great partnerships. One of the most critical (and tricky) is trust — and she explains how you can foster it.
Why a Company Is Not a Family — And How Companies Can Bond with Their Employees Instead
When companies overuse the word “family,” the results are rarely positive. Here’s how it can lead to dysfunction — and how leaders transform their dysfunctional work families back into thriving work teams, from organizational psychologist David Burkus PhD.
Are You a Micromanager? Or Do You Just Work for One? 5 Ways to Tell
According to one poll, 59% of people reported they work for a micromanager. Ask yourself these 5 questions to find out if you’re one of them, from organizational psychologist David Burkus PhD.
3 Ways to Fold Humor and Humanity into Your Work Emails
You can surprise and delight your work colleagues with your emails — and that’s no joke. Behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker PhD and corporate strategist Naomi Bagdonas, two experts at bringing humor to the business world, tell you how.
5 Practices to Help Remote Teams Minimize Confusion and Maximize Innovation
Yes, virtual collaboration can be just as creative and productive as in-person collaboration! Just follow this advice from hybrid and remote work expert Tsedal Neeley PhD.
7 Ways to Build Greater Trust in All of Your Partnerships
Jean Oelwang, the president and founding CEO of Virgin Unite, has interviewed hundreds of people to figure out the key elements behind great partnerships. One of the most critical (and tricky) is trust — and she explains how you can foster it.
Why a Company Is Not a Family — And How Companies Can Bond with Their Employees Instead
When companies overuse the word “family,” the results are rarely positive. Here’s how it can lead to dysfunction — and how leaders transform their dysfunctional work families back into thriving work teams, from organizational psychologist David Burkus PhD.
SCIENCE
We’re Facing Famine, Extinction, Natural Disasters: 3 Takeaways from the New IPCC Report
Our window to adapt to a warming world is narrowing quickly, according to a grim report from the IPCC. What it will take to avert the crises that unchecked planetary heating will bring? Three vice-chairs of the IPCC report explain.
A Scientist Explores: What if We Could Inoculate People against Depression and Trauma?
An accidental discovery led neuroscientist Rebecca Brachman PhD towards new insights into how stress triggers depression and PTSD — and could offer a new approach to help fortify our resilience against mental illness.
Why Has It Been Raining So Hard? How Climate Change Is Causing Heavier Downpours
It’s not just your imagination … the world is actually getting wetter. That’s because as temperatures rise, the atmosphere can hold — and release — more water. A look at the science behind heavy rains and how you can safeguard yourself from floods.
Looking For Accurate Health Information Online? 6 Tips to Find It, from a Doctor
As we all know, the internet is chock full of medical nonsense, so Dr. Jen Gunter gives you six pointers to help you sort out the junk science from the truth.
Could the Ways You Cope with Stress Be Undermining You? Here Are Healthier Ways to Respond
Many of us still rely on coping strategies that were formed when we were young. Could yours use an update? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki PhD explains why you need to check and how to change them for the better.
We’re Facing Famine, Extinction, Natural Disasters: 3 Takeaways from the New IPCC Report
Our window to adapt to a warming world is narrowing quickly, according to a grim report from the IPCC. What it will take to avert the crises that unchecked planetary heating will bring? Three vice-chairs of the IPCC report explain.
A Scientist Explores: What if We Could Inoculate People against Depression and Trauma?
An accidental discovery led neuroscientist Rebecca Brachman PhD towards new insights into how stress triggers depression and PTSD — and could offer a new approach to help fortify our resilience against mental illness.
Why Has It Been Raining So Hard? How Climate Change Is Causing Heavier Downpours
It’s not just your imagination … the world is actually getting wetter. That’s because as temperatures rise, the atmosphere can hold — and release — more water. A look at the science behind heavy rains and how you can safeguard yourself from floods.
Looking For Accurate Health Information Online? 6 Tips to Find It, from a Doctor
As we all know, the internet is chock full of medical nonsense, so Dr. Jen Gunter gives you six pointers to help you sort out the junk science from the truth.
Could the Ways You Cope with Stress Be Undermining You? Here Are Healthier Ways to Respond
Many of us still rely on coping strategies that were formed when we were young. Could yours use an update? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki PhD explains why you need to check and how to change them for the better.