The Benefits of Noise-Canceling Headphones and Music for Students
Noise-canceling headphones have often been the subject of skepticism, and there is a long-standing debate about whether or not listening to music can improve student performance. While neither are perfect, they can be very helpful with focus and reducing stress.
The Parasite that Makes Wolves Better Pack Leaders
Some gray wolves are natural born leaders. But hey, if they ever need a little extra nudge, there is something out there that can help them.
The Ultimate 2022 Holiday Gift List
It can be hard to find the perfect gift, whether you’re looking for others or for yourself. Here are some of the most popular gifts (as well as some of the most unique!) for the pickiest person on your list, as well as for yourself! Happy holidays!
The Christmas Spending Stats
How much do Americans spend on Christmas gifts? Better yet, how much do we spend simply during the holiday season? From garlands to Christmas lights to holiday drinks to gifts, there is such a wide range of items for holiday spending. After all, it’s the season of giving, so our budgets tend to go out the window.
Buzzfeed Layoff
Buzzfeed is cutting 12% of its workforce, due to worsening economic conditions. The New York company made this announcement on Tuesday, December 6. While they never disclosed the exact number of employees they were laying off, 12% of Buzzfeed employees can equate to roughly 180 people.
Anti-Monarchist Eggs King Charles
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were walking through York on November 9th when an angry protester attempted--and failed--to egg King Charles.
Clams from the Past
Our knowledge of the planet’s waterways are staggeringly incomplete, as is evidenced by the existence of a group of species referred to as the Lazarus taxa. These creatures are those which were once thought to be extinct, sometimes for millennia, before being discovered in the wild. Recently, a new species joins their ranks: Cymatioa cooki, a kind of clam that had been presumed dead for 40,000 years until members of the species were found in 2018.
Nicole Mann – The First Native American Woman to go to Space
Nicole Aunapu Mann was launched into space this fall, making her the first Native American woman to go to space.
Our Progress on Curing Cancer: Will There Ever Be One?
With almost 17 million people being diagnosed with cancer every year and 10 million of them dying annually, the demand for a cure towards cancer has been going on for decades. However, the question is: when will it finally be a reality?
What’s Going Down on Twitter? (Everything, it Seems)
Since the Musk acquisition of Twitter, the website has undergone some major changes (to say the least).