Dan Harris: Hack Your Brain's Default Mode with Meditation
Adults Neuroscience SpiritualityDan Harris explains the neuroscience behind meditation, but reminds us that the ancient practice isn't magic and likely won't send one floating into the cosmic ooze. He predicts that the exercise will soon become regularly scheduled maintenance, as commonplace as brushing your teeth or eating your veggies. Harris, an ABC News correspondent, was turned on to mediation after a live, on-air panic attack. His latest book is 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A
This Girl Befriends A Dangerous Moray Eel
Adults Animals Human RelationshipsThis unlikely friendship is really amazing.
It's Payback Time
Adults Creativity Film HealthChannel 4's 'killer night of fundraising' Stand Up To Cancer is set to return with this incredible advertising campaign.
This 3-Year-Old Boy Is Very Excited For His New "Iron Man" Hand
Adults Biotechnology Disability3-year-old Bubba with a birth defect receives a 3D-printed prosthetic "Iron Man" hand. His happiness will make you feel bittersweet.
Volcano Eruption in Papua New Guinea
Adults Environment NatureAustralian tourists Linda and Philip McNamara filmed the eruption of Papua New Guinean volcano, Mount Tavurvur, on August 29. You can literally see the shockwave!
5 Crazy Ways Social Media Is Changing Your Brain Right Now
Adults Life Social Media SocietyMulti-tasking is actually bad for you when you use social media? Learn why.
Umbrella Here
Adults Society TechnologyUmbrella Here is a light that can be attached on an umbrella. It is controlled by a mobile app that tells people that this umbrella is available for sharing. Just like the light you would see on a taxi. When the light is on, it represents that strangers are welcome to come in and share your umbrella. On Kickstarter
Amazing Way to Test Batteries
Adults Creativity TechnologyHere is a simple and quick way to test any alkaline battery without tools
Reimagining Learning: Richard Culatta
Adults Education FutureRichard Culatta identifies 3 major challenges with our current approach to education and suggests how a shift to personalized learning is the key to the future of education in America. To make this shift, we must close the digital divide between those who can leverage technology to reimagine learning and those who simply use technology to digitize the status quo.
Why we love repetition in music - Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis
Adults Music PsychologyHow many times does the chorus repeat in your favorite song? How many times have you listened to that chorus? Repetition in music isn't just a feature of Western pop songs, either; it's a global phenomenon. Why? Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis walks us through the basic principles of the 'exposure effect,' detailing how repetition invites us into music as active participants, rather than passive listeners.
How To Prevent A Theft From Stealing Your ATM Pin Code Using An iPhone
Adults Cybersecurity Personal FinanceThis is a new way for bad guys to steal your ATM pin code using an iPhone without you noticing at all BUT there is a really simple way to prevent it from happening.