At NPSC we know that one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy is to learn new things. Unfortunately, with all of the information available to us, it can feel almost impossible to find the time to sift through the web to find the gems.
So, we’ve decided to do it for you! Every Friday, you can find five new articles or videos from the week that will stretch your mind, fuel your spirit, and feed your brain.
“What Makes a Word ‘Real’?” by Anne Curzan, ted.com
“One could argue that slang words like ‘hangry,’ ‘defriend’ and ‘adorkable’ fill crucial meaning gaps in the English language, even if they don’t appear in the dictionary. After all, who actually decides which words make it into those pages? Language historian Anne Curzan gives a charming look at the humans behind dictionaries, and the choices they make.”
“When Spiders Go Airborne, It’s Electric — Literally” by Nell Greenfieldboyce, npr.org
“Many spiders fly long distances by riding “balloons” of silk, and a new study suggests that they’re propelled by more than just the wind.”
“Can Wild Animals Really ‘Sense’ Fear in Other Animals?” by Quora.com
“All too often, some interpret the phrase ‘They can sense your fear’ as something telepathic, some additional non-human sense, or something that is not understood. That, of course, is not it at all.”
“Why July 4th is the wrong date to celebrate Independence Day” by Paul Ratner, bigthink.com
“As you fire up your barbecue and get ready for the fireworks, consider this – July 4th is actually the wrong date to celebrate American Independence.”
“How Vegetarian Food Fueled the British Suffragette Movement” by Anne Ewbank, atlasobscura.com
“Some even started a cafe.”
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