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.....»»
War, social media and the urgent need to update how we teach English
The war in Ukraine is being described as the first social media war, even as "the TikTok war." Memes, tweets, videos and blog posts communicate both vital information and propaganda, potentially changing the course of history. This highlights the imp.....»»
Learning more about bird diversity: What a museum collection in Romania can tell us
Containing specimens from different locations, sometimes spanning across centuries, museum collections can teach us a lot about how some animals are built and how we can protect them. Properly labeled, preserved specimens can show us how the environm.....»»
Just say no (to content): Nietzsche’s surprising “information diet”
An excerpt from the new book by our own deputy editor, Nate Anderson. Enlarge (credit: W.W. Norton) This is an excerpt from the new book In Emergency, Break Glass: What Nietzsche Can Teach Us About Joyful Living in a Tech-S.....»»
As hurricane season approaches, experts say to beware of more rapidly intensifying storms
Maggie and Mike McKinney, their pets and a friend sought refuge in a bathroom of their home in Florida's Panhandle on Oct. 10, 2018 with three shot glasses and a bottle of Jameson Irish whiskey......»»
Meditation Mouse gives little kids a taste of mindfulness
Fisher-Price's Meditation Mouse is a plush toy with a gentle personality designed to teach toddlers and preschoolers mindfulness using guided meditation tracks. If that sounds like an improbable task, it can't be any harder than calming a toddle.....»»
We tried the Fable Pets dog crate, and it"s as good as it looks
Over the last two years, products from direct-to-consumer pet gear brand Fable have been in high demand. As the pandemic puppy boom surged, Fable's flagship product — the minimal, aesthetically-pleasing dog crate — has become an internet.....»»
PSA: Don"t use your pet"s name as your password
Privacy experts have been warning us for years not to use personal information in passwords, but we all know it's hard to teach old dogs new tricks. A survey released Thursday by digital safety platform Aura found 39 percent of pet owners in the U.S......»»
Photoshop for Architecture Guide | Important Photoshop Tips
If you are an architecture student, then chances are that you are already expected to know Photoshop. But that might not be true! While architecture schools teach students about a number of software programs like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and V-Ray,.....»»
What is a smart TV? Everything you need to know
We've put together a quick-hit guide to teach you everything you need to know about smart TVs, who makes them, and why you might want one for your living room......»»
New DC League of Super-Pets trailer reveals the real villain
When Superman and the Justice League are taken out by a new foe, Krypto and his new League of Super-Pets must step up and save the day......»»
Largest Marsquakes ever recorded could teach us more about Martian core
Scientists have published a new study revealing the largest marsquakes ever recorded. Like Earth, Mars can experience massive seismic events which can cause the surface of the Red Planet to shift. These events are known as ‘marsquakes’. ETH Zuric.....»»
How smart is too smart for your pets?
Smart pet tech can do incredible things -- but is it actually healthy for our pets? Here's what we think about the relationships between tech, owners, and pets......»»
Amazing video shows a tiny jumping robot like nothing you’ve ever seen
We’ve seen a lot of different robots over the years. From robots that can teach themselves to run, to robots designed to explore the Moon. There are even robots that can give you vaccinations. Now, though, a new video of a record-breaking jumping r.....»»
Star Wars and Headspace let you practice mindfulness in a galaxy far, far away
The practice of mindfulness is woven throughout the teachings of the Jedi, so Headspace's latest collaboration truly makes sense. Plus, you can fall asleep to the sound of porgs. The mindfulness app is collaborating with Star Wars for some new breath.....»»
Best Mother"s Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she's your mother-in-law, your best friend's mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times. Moms teach you the adulting nec.....»»
9 of the best air purifiers to deal with pets, pollen, and pollution
We know taking deep breaths is calming and all, and we don't want to freak you out — but those big gulps of untreated air can contain a lot of harmful contaminants and irritants.For one thing, pollen season is getting worse every year.....»»
I"m a Black sociologist, and a mom. By listening to other Black mothers, I"ve learned about their pandemic experiences
I spent the 2020 spring break week setting up to teach my college courses online while helping to care for my 14-month-old grandchild, whose daycare had closed. At the same time, I couldn't help thinking, being the sociologist I am, of the devastatin.....»»
Home sweet home: Research shows pet cats rarely stray far
The domestic cat is one of our most popular pets. In Norway alone, 5.4 million people own approximately 770,000 cats. But where do our four-legged friends go? The cat wants to go outside, you open the door, it leaves and disappears. After a while it.....»»
Apple Fitness Plus will teach you your favorite BTS dance move
Apple Fitness Plus is featuring K-pop band BTS in its most recent artist spotlight in celebration of International Dance Day......»»
All teachers need to teach language and literacy, not just English teachers
Proposed changes to the New South Wales English syllabus reinforce the misguided idea that the teaching of language and literacy skills should fall chiefly to English teachers, leaving other teachers to focus more on their subject content......»»