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.
“SCIENTISTS EXPLAIN A COMMON FIGHT IN BASKETBALL” by Merrit Kennedy, npr.org
“Are the players just pretending to be so sure it’s out on their opponent? Or could there actually be a difference in how they experience the event that has them pointing a finger at the other player?”
“8 MORNING ROUTINES OF HISTORY’S MOST SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE” by Emily Petsko, mentalfloss.com
“Everyone always wants to know how great artists, thinkers, and leaders achieved greatness. What did they do right?”
“JAMES HOLZHAUER EXPLAINS THE STRATEGY BEHIND HIS JEOPARDY WINNING STREAK” by Joe Pinsker, theatlantic.com
“There are three things that give the seemingly unstoppable contestant an advantage—and this isn’t the first time he’s succeeded on a game show.”
“THE SUGAR IN FRUIT DOESN’T MAKE IT BAD FOR YOU, DESPITE SOME TRENDY DIET CLAIMS” by Carrie Dennett, washingtonpost.com
“There was a time when we didn’t question whether fruit was good for us, when we more or less took ‘eat your fruits and veggies’ to heart. Today, many people are worried that fruit is too high in carbs, sugar and calories.”
“HOW AN OIL SPILL 50 YEARS AGO INSPIRED THE FIRST EARTH DAY” by Lila Thulin, smithsonianmag.com
“Before Earth Day made a name for the environmental movement, a massive oil spill put a spotlight on the dangers of pollution.”
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