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News
Antarctic ice melting 6 times faster than it did in '80s
USA TODAY - Doyle Rice
The ice in Antarctica is melting six times faster than it did 40 years ago, according to a new study. This acceleration of the ice loss is a clear indication of human-caused climate change, the study said.
Middle Age
You Can Reinvent Yourself, No Matter Your Age
Forbes - Next Avenue
By Tami Kamin Meyer, Next Avenue Contributor Daniel Pink, the bestselling author of 10 books about work, management and behavioral science, says there is no such thing as a midlife crisis. “It is not by
Mental Health
What Are the Effects of Total Isolation?
theepochtimes.com - Sarita Robinson
Imagine being confined to a small, dark room, with no social interaction whatsoever for 30 days. Not many people would jump at this opportunity. But, …
Sexuality
5 Ways To Enjoy Penetration More If You Don't Feel Much Sensation
Bustle - Suzannah Weiss
You sometimes hear that only a quarter of people with vaginas consistently orgasm through intercourse alone. What you hear about less often is that …
Breast Cancer
New therapy forces breast cancer cells to turn into harmless fat
futurism.com - Kristin Houser
Self Sabotage We may be able to use one of cancer’s natural processes against it. By exploiting a mechanism cancer cells use to spread throughout the …
Dark Matter
Dark Matter Under A Rock
neatorama.com - Exuperist
The quest for dark matter has been long and arduous, trying to find a shred of its faint traces anywhere they think it could have been which led …
Conservative View
Book Refutes Official Story About Thai Cave Rescue. The Truth Is More Disturbing
dailycaller.com - Chris White
The story behind the effort to rescue children stuck in a Thai cave in 2018 is more disturbing than the tale government officials told the parents of …
Science
A remarkable new study shows stem cells can reverse MS in some patients
Vox - Julia Belluz
A majority of patients in a small trial who got stem cell transplants after chemo saw their quality of life and disability improve. By the time Amanda Loy turned 28, her multiple sclerosis had progressed
Conservative View
The Best Investment for Creating a Lasting Marriage
newsmax.com - Wendy L. Patrick
The statistics are depressing and disheartening. Over half of marriages end in divorce. It is not surprising we have devoted so much research to …
Psoriasis
Can castor oil help with psoriasis?
Medical News Today - By Jayne Leonard
Castor oil is a vegetable oil that manufacturers produce using castor beans. It is a popular natural remedy and beauty treatment, and some people use …
Stock Options
Could the FBI Hold 15,000 Israelis Criminally Responsible Over Binary Options?
haaretz.com - Shelly Appelberg and Genia Wilensky
The FBI is apparently escalating its campaign against the binary options industry while at least three Israelis who formerly held junior roles in …
Science
Why did Easter Islanders build statues where they did?
futurity.org - U. Arizona
The ancient people of Rapa Nui, Chile, better known as Easter Island, built their famous ahu monuments near coastal freshwater sources, according to …
Climate Change
Climate change: One simple -- but really hard -- solution to stop rising temperatures - CNN
CNN
(CNN) — There may actually be a way to keep the worst of climate change at bay, but it's going to take a herculean effort, according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications.
Environment
After a Decade, Scientists Have Found a Mate for the Loneliest Frog on Earth
Gizmodo - Brian Kahn
Last Valentine’s Day, Earther wrote about Romeo, the last known Sehuencas water frog. The poor fella has lived in a tank in Cochabamba City, Bolivia …
Ikigai
This Ancient Japanese Belief Could be the Secret to Leading a Long, Healthy and Fulfilling Life |
Inc Magazine - By Tom Popomaronis
With the start of any new year, it's only natural to be thinking about what we want in life, how to achieve it, and whether we're currently on that path. You may not be interested in making any resolutions
Science
Flowers can hear buzzing bees—and it makes their nectar sweeter
National Geographic - Michelle Z. Donahue
Science & Innovation “I’d like people to understand that hearing is not only for ears.” 4 Minute Read Even on the quietest days, the world is full of sounds: birds chirping, wind rustling through trees,
Sexuality
4 Factors Determine Who Is Ready to Lose Their Virginity, Say Scientists
Inverse - Emma Betuel
"Age is not an intervenable factor, but these conditions of first sex may very well be." There is no age that universally determines when someone …
Green New Deal
Climate activists don’t think existing power structures can address the climate crisis. They might be right.
slate.com
The proposal is extremely popular with voters, but it’s getting downplayed in the House as the party readjusts to being in power.
Science
Climate Concerns Are Pushing Oil Majors to Look Beyond Fossil Fuels
scientificamerican.com - John Fialka, E&E News
In 2016, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, started a historic plunge into new businesses. The …
How to Raise a Confident Kid (But not an Arrogant Jerk)
Fatherly - Lizzy Francis
It comes down to the right kind of compliments and a good dose of honesty. From the moment children are born, they develop an array of new abilities …
Long-form Journalism
Does reading spark joy for you? Thousands of books are now available to download for free
Well+Good - by Tehrene Firman
Any bookworm understands the struggle of storing hundreds—if not thousands—of their favorite stories. Unless you’re #blessed with a Beauty and the …
Molecular Biology
Facial recognition and AI could be used to identify rare genetic disorders
The Verge - James Vincent
Algorithms could help spot facial features linked to rare conditions A facial recognition scan could become part of a standard medical checkup in the not-too-distant future. Researchers have shown how
Environmentalism
New study raises fear of 10-foot sea level rise if Trump’s climate policies are not quickly reversed
ThinkProgress - Joe Romm
The faster the ocean warms, the faster key Antarctic glaciers will disintegrate. A stunning new study on Antarctic sea ice collapse greatly raises the …
Environment
The Dirty Truth About Turning Seawater Into Drinking Water
Gizmodo - Yessenia Funes
As countries in the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere struggle to find enough freshwater to meet demand, they’re increasingly turned to the ocean. …
Psychology
Lessons from a Couples Therapist: Marriage Is Destroyed by Emotional Distance, Not Conflict
psychcentral.com
We all search for love, support, and care in our relationships. Whether you want to enrich a healthy relationship, refresh the one that started …
Happiness
Yes, money can buy (some) happiness
tampabay.com
If you have a few extra bucks that you don’t need for necessities like rent or loan payments, consider shopping for happiness. From ancient …
Marriage Counseling
30 Things Marriage Therapists Want You to Know
Prevention - By Mickey Goodman
First of all, eternal marital bliss is a myth. If you and your partner want to give marriage counseling a try, listen up: We've asked top marriage …
News (U.S.)
U.S. Lawmaker Launches Investigation Into Pharma Drug Pricing
theepochtimes.com - Reuters
A top U.S. lawmaker launched an investigation into pharmaceutical industry pricing practices on Jan. 14, less than a week after he and fellow …
Molecular Biology
How Nearby Stellar Explosions Could Have Killed Off Large Animals
Quanta Magazine - Rebecca Boyle
A new study suggests that subatomic particles called muons streamed through the atmosphere and fatally irradiated megafauna like the monster shark …