Push to unplug: the smartphone that helps people avoid digital overload
A mindful mode on the Fairphone 6 offers a tactile way to escape constant notifications and help people find the…
Wood Scraps Turned into Bulletproof, Fire-Resistant Superwood That’s ‘Stronger Than Steel’
New ways to molecularly tamper with wood has led to a bulletproof, fire resistant, lightweight material that could replace steel,…
Chemical Shield Stops DNA Damage from Triggering Disease–’A Paradigm Shift’
A new chemical probe protects healthy cells from DNA damage, preserving them from one of the 8 hallmarks of aging.…
Dozens of Disabled Californians Sail for the First Time to Experience the Weightlessness of the Water
Physical limitations were off-limits for a blessed and windy day in Sacramento, California. Dozens of people with various disabilities came…
A Tiny Gecko Species Once Thought Extinct Just Made a Comeback in the Galápagos
In a thrilling twist of ecological fate, scientists have confirmed the rediscovery of a tiny gecko species once thought extinct…
Telescopes Pop-Up on City Sidewalks to Engage Passersby in Free Astronomy Viewing Worldwide
Imagine walking to the store for ice cream and running into a free opportunity to view Saturn’s rings. That’s what’s…
Woman Finds Abandoned Pup in Woods And Finds Perfect New Owners – Grieving a Dog Loss of Their Own
(Submitted by Florida woman who wished to remain anonymous.) Just before last Christmas, I found an abandoned puppy, a pitbull-mix…
‘Doing God’s Work’: This Korean Restaurant Hits 15,000 Free Meals
In the July heat, it may have seemed strange to see a line out of the door of Korea House…
Your Weekly Horoscope – ‘Free Will Astrology’ by Rob Brezsny
Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides…