by Luke Bouma Cord Cutters News Over the past decade, traditional terrestrial AM and FM radio has undergone a steady erosion in both audience share and physical infrastructure, as streaming services, podcasts, and on-demand digital platforms have reshaped how Americans consume audio. Industry tracking shows the shift is neither sudden nor complete, yet the long-term …
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Do Lower Temperatures Help Us Sleep Better?
by Amanda Ruggeri BBC Anthropologist Gandhi Yetish remembers the bedtime ritual he had as a child during cold New Jersey winters. He would open his window, letting the frigid air rush in and cool his face. He’d quickly feel drowsier, though he’d wonder what his mother would say about the heating bill. …
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Fat’s Where It’s At: Why We All Need Body Fat
by Melissa Hogenboom BBC Fat has been demonized for years. Diet culture tells us to burn it, food companies market low-fat products, and weightlifting forums share tips on how to reach as little body fat as possible. You only need to spend a moment scrolling through social media and you’ll soon find …
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The Language Of Customer Service Explained
by Dictionary Scoop There’s a reason why certain phrases keep coming at us from public-facing workers across many industries. Decades of trial and error have taught brands which words will put customers at ease, which expressions to reach for, and which to avoid at all costs — such as “unfortunately” or “I don’t …
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Report Says World Population Aging Quickly
by US Census Bureau The share of the world population age 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 10.5 percent to 19.6 percent between 2025 and 2060, according to a new report released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau. The report, An Aging World 2025, finds that the global population is …
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Just Your Everyday Sweet-Smelling Blog Post
by Kevin Burton Just what does teen spirit smell like anyway? You know, people have put some thought into this. Really. This is from Nica Rodriguez, writing on http://www.thought.is: “For starters, the smell of a new book should ring a few bells. There is no denying that a new book smells …
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Time Outdoors, Just What The Doctor Ordered
by Good News Network A hospital in south London opened a garden on its rooftop where critical care patients can spend hours in the fresh air and sunlight. ICU patients visiting the rooftop garden receive “full life support” while experiencing the therapeutic benefits of the natural surroundings. Located on top of the …
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Three Things That All Great Listeners Do
by Allie Volpe Vox Most of us would like to believe we’re good listeners — but the truth is, we all struggle to really pay attention when someone else is talking. “Most of the time when you ask people, ‘How well do you think you’re doing at listening to people?,’ they’re going to …
Study Says Music And The Arts Slow Aging
by Good News Network Culture vultures who regularly take part in arts activities—such as listening to music, visiting a museum, or reading—may be slowing the pace of their biological aging, according to a new study. Researchers from University College London looked at blood test data and survey responses from more than 3,500 adults …
‘Miracle Tree’ Removes Plastics From Water
by Angela Symons Euronews.com A millennia-old purification technique could be the cure for Europe’s microplastic-riddled drinking water. In a recent study, seeds from the ‘miracle’ moringa tree were found to match or outperform their chemical counterpart in filtering out aged PVC microplastics – one of the most harmful plastic types for human health. …
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