No one enjoys being in a bad mood. But it turns out that feeling a little down may actually put your brain in a surprisingly useful state. In fact, certain kinds of thinking and decision-making may improve when you’re feeling a little low. https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2017/05/why-bad-moods-are-good-for-you--the-surprising-benefits-of-sadne
Could humans really live on another planet or is it just science fiction? We have already begun living beyond Earth—astronauts have spent decades aboard space stations. But what would it really take to live permanently on another planet? The challenges go far beyond rockets and habitats. Scott Solomon, professor at Rice University and author of Becoming Martian: How Living in Space Will Change Our Bodies and Minds (https://amzn.to/4rAAIsd), explains how low gravity, radiation, and isolation could fundamentally alter the human body and mind—and whether we could truly adapt. Podcast: WildWorld with Scott Solomon https://www.youtube.com/@wildworldpodcast
If you’ve taken your pet to the vet lately, you’ve probably felt the sticker shock. Costs have climbed, wait times can be long, and many pet owners struggle to access timely care. Why is this happening? Joe Spector, founder and CEO of Dutch (www.dutch.com), explains the forces driving rising veterinary costs, why many pets go untreated, and how telehealth is emerging as a potential solution for more accessible, lower-cost, non-emergency care. –-The segment is sponsored by Dutch Pet Inc. -- Use promo code: sysk for $40 discount off membership.
It feels satisfying to squeeze every last drop out of a tube of toothpaste or bottle of shampoo. It feels smart, even virtuous. But does that tiny bit you recover actually make any meaningful difference over time? https://www.consumerreports.org/money/saving-money/easy-ways-to-control-spending-and-save-more-a1037905516/
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