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.
“AUSTRALIA’S CHARISMATIC GLIDER MARSUPIAL” by Sarah Reid, bbc.com
“The discovery of two new Australian glider species is a boon for biodiversity yet presents a serious challenge for conservation.”
“TRAVEL AND THE ART OF ANTICIPATION” by Stephanie Rosenbloom, nytimes.com
“For most people, going on vacation during the pandemic has been the stuff of dreams. But as vaccination becomes reality, it’s time to start nurturing your travel imagination.”
“HOW MAGGIE LENA WALKER ADDED UP TO SUCCESS” by Crystal Moten, PhD, smithsonianmag.com
“Maggie Lena Walker was one of the most important Black businesswomen in the nation, and today too few people have heard of her.”
“THE GREAT KENYAN GIRAFFE RESCUE” by Winnie Less, atlasobscura.com
“It took a custom-built barge and a whole lot of patience to get these rare animals off a shrinking island.”
“IF PLANET NINE EXISTS, WHY HAS NO ONE SEEN IT?” by Zaria Gorvett, bbc.com
“Strange things are happening at the outer edges of our solar system. An object up to ten times the mass of Earth is pulling others towards it. Is it a planet, or something else?”
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