What pets can teach us about mindfulness
Some mornings I wake up and am about to turn over to look at my phone, but then I realize that my dog, Meerie, is tucked perfectly into the crook of my legs. She's lightly snoring, her rib cage rising and falling. So I wait. I feel her warmth, listen.....»»
Model predicts 2024 tick cases in Australian pets
For the first time, University of Queensland scientists have been able to make a prediction about the severity of upcoming tick seasons to help vet surgeries and pet owners prepare......»»
What America"s history can teach us about debates on religious freedom and its importance for democracy
Supporters of both major U.S. political parties tend to claim their presidential candidate is the "real" Christian or the "better" Christian or just the "true" Christian......»»
Climate change is easier to study when it"s presented as a game, says researcher
Climate change is among the more difficult but important topics to teach to young people. It involves complicated science and data, and it can be really depressing, given the bleak picture it paints of Earth's future......»»
Smart supramolecular assemblies: Researchers show how additives promote self-assembly of spherical microparticles
If you've ever opened a box from IKEA and wished the pieces inside could somehow spontaneously merge to form a table or chair, then a simple virus could have a thing or two to teach you. Self-assembly of complex molecules is essential for a wide arra.....»»
Technology classes at school can also teach skills for business and life: South African teachers share ideas
Starting and running your own business takes hard work and a can-do attitude. Typically, entrepreneurs are the kinds of people who can identify and solve problems innovatively, are willing to take risks and learn from mistakes......»»
Schools urged to teach children how to spot conspiracies and fake news
Young people are as engaged and interested in current affairs as ever, but social media is siloing their opinions and making fake news hard to spot, and schools are the places to tackle this, according to a conspiracy theory expert......»»
How stories can teach young people about life in a changing climate
Education is key to empowering young people to respond to climate change. It's something that will reach into every aspect of their lives in complex ways. However, the national curriculum largely confines climate change to a few subjects, meaning tea.....»»
Celebrate 10 years of Roborock robot vacuum and mop combos with deals your family will love
Life is messy, and Roborock has spent 10 years helping your family clean up after pets, children, and whatever comes your way with industry-leading robot vacuum and mop systems. Celebrate with limited-time discounts.Roborock 10 year anniversary saleR.....»»
Lyft Pet Rides will prevent repeat of Tux the Missing Cat drama
Today is National Dog Day, a fitting date for the launch of Lyft Pet Rides, a feature intended to match those transporting pets with drivers happy to accommodate them … more….....»»
This bird species was extinct in Europe. Now it"s back, and humans must help it migrate for winter
How do you teach a bird how, and where, to fly? The distinctive Northern Bald Ibis, hunted essentially to extinction by the 17th century, was revived by breeding and rewilding efforts over the last two decades. But the birds—known for their distinc.....»»
Untangling the web: How to handle spider bites in pets
While Spider-Man may have developed superhuman abilities from a spider bite, our pets are not likely to start slinging webs or crawling up the walls if bitten by an arachnid. Spiders tend to be active in late summer and early fall, leading to more un.....»»
High school book club with prisoner on Death Row explores the complexities, joys of Black life
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when young people across the U.S. were struggling with the isolation, disruptions and frustrations imposed by shuttered schools, online learning and the dearth of social activities, the students in then-high school teach.....»»
Researchers teach artificial intelligence about frustration in protein folding
Scientists have found a new way to predict how proteins change their shape when they function, which is important for understanding how they work in living systems. While recent artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made it possible to predict.....»»
Dozens injured, pets killed in fires causing Samsung to recall 1.1M stoves
Samsung is currently offering free knob locks and covers to prevent fires. Enlarge / US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of 1.1 million Samsung Slide-in Electric Ranges due to hundreds of reported fires. (cre.....»»
More pets relinquished to shelters due to housing insecurity
Housing policies may be becoming more pet inclusive, but housing insecurity is getting worse, finds a new study that examined the housing issues that led to owners turning their pets over to an animal shelter......»»
Hulu is streaming one of the best films of the year, a dreamy Japanese drama about mindfulness
Hulu is streaming one of the best films of the year, a dreamy Japanese drama about mindfulness.....»»
Acceptance seen as a key to "financial mindfulness"
Products and services alluding to financial mindfulness abound, but what exactly are they promising?.....»»
I turned my defunct arcade cabinet into a world-class emulator
When my arcade cabinet turned into a brick overnight, I set out on a hardware hack that would teach me the joy of hardware modding......»»
Researchers reveal pivotal role of online communities in helping those affected by pet theft
Social media and online communities can play a crucial role for owners searching for their stolen pets, researchers have revealed, both in physically tracking them down and as a source of comfort after their loss......»»
Five ways to keep your pets cool when the weather"s hot
When summer arrives in the UK, it seems to appear suddenly. One day we can be wrapped up cozy winter woolies—the next we are panic buying fans and ice lollies......»»