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.....»»
The TikTok beauty filters that will teach you how to apply makeup
When you hear "beauty filters," you probably think of the typical TikTok and Instagram filters that add makeup and sometimes alter your facial features, all in the pursuit of a prescribed beauty standard. Grace Choi's beauty filters don't do that &md.....»»
7 unique ways to use AirTag (safely)
Apple’s are coin-shaped item trackers that integrate with the Find My network. We already know about many common ways to use the tracker – pets, luggage, wallets, purses, and more. There are a slew of use cases, though, that we had never even t.....»»
Universal UK school-based mindfulness training to boost teen mental health probably not warranted
School-based mindfulness training, universally applied across the UK in a bid to boost teen mental health and well-being, probably isn't warranted, suggest the results of a cluster of 5 studies, published online in a special issue of Evidence Based M.....»»
What is emotional labor, and how do we get it wrong?
The term "emotional labor" is applied to an array of home-based activities—from keeping mental to-do lists, to remembering to call your in-laws on their birthdays. Some advocate the need to teach boys emotional labor, or identify it as the unpaid j.....»»
Long hop from Nicaragua to US for frogs and spiders sold as "pets"
With great care, Yesenia Talavera transfers a tiny frog from a plant, where it was sleeping, to a plastic container with breathing holes, a moist sponge, and some room to jump......»»
Microsoft Teams could help teach you new languages without any effort
Android and iOS Microsoft Teams users will get this cool feature soon......»»
Being mindful can improve your interactions with co-workers, new study finds
Although mindfulness originates within an individual, a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has found the benefits do not end with this person. The real payoffs emerge when an individual's mindfulness is translated into mindful interactions a.....»»
Dogs given their own treat-dispensing game console
Plugging into a television, Go Dogo rewards pets that successfully follow commands......»»
What sea cucumbers can teach us about self-defense
Genome mining techniques have helped to explain how sea cucumbers produce defensive chemicals that enable them to fend off foes in the murky depths......»»
Mindfulness app ‘Moonly’ updated with its own healing music radio station
The mindfulness app “Moonly” for iPhone was updated on Friday with a great new feature for its users. Starting today, the app now has its own radio station of healing songs that can be accessed at any time to help you relax, sleep, and more. mo.....»»
"Reductive" models of well-being education risk failing children, researchers warn
In a new compendium of academic analysis, researchers argue that despite decades of investment in "positive education"—such as programs to teach children happiness and mindfulness—schools still lack a proper framework for cultivating pupil well-b.....»»
What Did COVID Teach Us about Preparing for a Plant Pandemic?
The question is not whether we'll experience such an event; it’s whether we'll be ready when it strikes -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
El Salvador"s Bitcoin pet hospital
The Chivo Pets animal hospital, which opened in El Salvador in February, provides whatever care an animal needs for just 25 cents - as long as payment is made with a Bitcoin app......»»
Bioengineering team develops a remote lab to teach enzyme kinetics
The COVID-19 pandemic forced teachers across the globe to embrace remote learning. Although adapting existing materials was relatively easy for lecture-based courses that revolved around theory, teaching laboratory classes remotely presented a formid.....»»
Why can’t we remember being born or our first words?
What scientists know about "infantile amnesia." Enlarge (credit: mmg1design | Getty Images) Whenever I teach about memory in my child development class at Rutgers University, I open by asking my students to recall their very f.....»»
Toyota taps radar to stop child deaths in hot cars
Cabin Awareness, developed by Toyota subsidiary Toyota Connected, uses advanced radar capable of detecting micromovements to ensure that passengers or pets aren't left unattended in a vehicle. The concept is being tested with an autonomous drivi.....»»
Save 94% on a lifetime subscription to this online course hosting platform
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to OnlineCourseHost (Pro Plan) is on sale for £158.06, saving you 94% on list price.There’s never been a better time to teach online. Even if you have no formal teaching background, there are plenty of oppor.....»»
Futile veterinary care is widespread, study finds
When faced with terminal illness in their pets, some owners would do anything to prolong their lives......»»
Troubleshooting a noisy Roomba: 6 fixes to keep your bot quiet
Is your Roomba making loud noises while it works? That's annoying when you want some quiet, and it can scare pets: Here's how to keep your robot vacuum silent......»»
"A parrot as a pet is like a toddler who never grows up": Suitability of endangered parrots as pets
"Say 'Polly wants a cracker!'" This classic catchphrase is actually quite an insult to the birds who are among the most intelligent creatures on Earth. One particularly famous example was Harvard-based African gray parrot Alex, who not only developed.....»»