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.
“Do Animals Experience Grief?” by Jessica Pierce, smithsonianmag.com
“A growing body of evidence points to how animals are aware of death and will sometimes mourn for or ritualize their dead.”
“Take Heart, Nerds—Science Says the Cool Kids Don’t Stay Cool” by Shaunacy Ferro, mentalfloss.com
“We have good news for young dweebs dreading returning to school: The cool kids in middle school don’t stay that way.”
“Two for the Road in 80 Countries (and Counting)” by Steven Kurutz, nytimes.com
“A Seattle couple near retirement in 2013 decided to globe trot full-time. So far, Michael and Debbie Campbell have visited 80 countries. The fifth anniversary of their journey in July seemed like agood time to check in.”
“The Ancient Origins of Both Light and Dark Skin” by Ed Yong, theatlantic.com
“A study of diverse people from Africa shows that the genetic story of our skin is more complicated than previously thought.”
“An Open Letter to Students Returning to School” by John Greene, youtube.com
This isn’t new, but it’s a great (and fun) reminder for kids about the purpose of education.
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