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In February 1884, the English art critic and polymath John Ruskin took the stage at the London Institution to deliver two lectures on a topic that might have seemed unusual at the time: the weather. In his passionate speeches, titled “The Storm-Cloud of the Nineteenth Century,” Ruskin railed against a sinister “wind of darkness” and …
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As concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability grow, more people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint in everyday activities. Laundry, a routine household task, offers several opportunities to make eco-friendly choices that benefit both your clothes and the planet. From using energy-efficient appliances to selecting eco-conscious detergents, there are numerous strategies …
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Ever wondered if you have a knack for understanding what others are thinking? Or have you ever tried to read someone’s emotions just by observing their facial expressions or body language? The concept of “reading minds” has fascinated humans for centuries. It’s a theme in countless books, movies, and even scientific research. But what if …
The Unlikely Origins of Plant Consciousness: Fechner’s Vision In the 19th century, Gustav Theodor Fechner pioneered the idea that plants possess souls—what we might today refer to as consciousness. His groundbreaking perspective, largely overlooked, re-emerged in contemporary discussions about plant life, partly thanks to an interdisciplinary reading group I co-lead at Harvard University. Our group …
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Learning math is like playing chess. Young people do it better because they have better visuospatial intelligence. This is raw processing power, the sort of processing gamers do when playing DOTA2 or other complex real-time strategy games. Using the nootropics that help video gamers gain an extra edge may also help us. The same agents …
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Homeschooling has gained popularity in recent years as an alternative to traditional public or private education. Proponents of homeschooling argue that it offers a more personalized and flexible approach to education, allowing students to learn at their own pace and according to their individual needs and interests. However, one question that often arises is whether …
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In our fast-paced world, the quest for happiness is more relevant than ever. Amidst the noise and demands of daily life, many find themselves asking, “How can I spend my time to be happy?” This question is crucial as it invites us to evaluate the way we allocate our most valuable resource—time. In this article, …
Experiencing drowsiness or a certain fatigue after a meal, especially if it is copious, is something that can occur in certain cases. Now, is this a reason to worry? This kind of lethargy is not, in principle, worrying. In fact, feeling tired after eating and feeling sleepy is something that happens quite frequently. The sensation …
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“Music calms the beast”. Surely you have heard this popular saying before. It may seem like an exaggeration; Music probably won’t help you if you find yourself facing a hungry lion trying to eat you. But, joking aside, if we take the concept of “beast” from the saying and identify it with our daily life …
No parent sets out to educate a spoiled children, however, babies do not come with an instruction manual under their arm, so it is often necessary to resort to our instincts – which is not always a guarantee of success. There is no doubt that parenting is one of the most complex and challenging tasks …
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