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New study backs up 'sleeping on it,' suggesting naps promote creative problem-solving

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Researchers confirmed that the beloved activity can have a positive impact on our creative problem-solving skills.
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12 Best Ways To Celebrate Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month — a time for all disabled people to unapologetically celebrate our bodies as they are. Whether you are disabled or an ally, Disability Pride Month is full of so much to celebrate. 
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6 tips for staying safe in extreme heat if you're getting active outdoors

When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing in 2025, it can pose risks for just about anyone who spends time outside, whether they’re runners, people who walk or cycle to work, outdoor workers or kids playing sports.
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15 Ideas To Celebrate World Refugee Day

June 20th is World Refugee Day! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, support, and learn from the global refugee community.
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Fifth graders invent trash-cleaning robot for science fair. Now, it's rolling out to beaches

Inspired to help reduce trash pollution, these Florida elementary schoolers created a waste-collecting companion.
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The tree-planting search engine has dedicated funds and support to maintain the Jane Goodall Institute’s presence in Tanzania.
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The World Has More Trees Than It Did 35 Years Ago

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New study backs up 'sleeping on it,' suggesting naps promote creative problem-solving

Researchers confirmed that the beloved activity can have a positive impact on our creative problem-solving skills.
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Green roofs can reduce microplastics in rainfall by 97.5%, new study finds

Green roofs are a growing trend in urban cities, and researchers in Shanghai are making a strong case for why we need them.
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A new Trump policy asked national park visitors to report 'negative' content. They're writing compliments to rangers instead

The Trump administration invited visitors to report “negative” perspectives on American history. Visitors have been using the same portal to show support for their favorite parks.
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Killer whales attempt to feed people in first-ever sightings: 'Represents altruism'

While domesticated animals like cats and dogs have been observed sharing food with humans, this is the first time a non-domesticated mammal has done the same.
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12 Best Ways To Celebrate Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month — a time for all disabled people to unapologetically celebrate our bodies as they are. Whether you are disabled or an ally, Disability Pride Month is full of so much to celebrate. 
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New study finds apes feel more optimistic after hearing laughter, indicates 'evolution of positive emotions'

A new study from Indiana University discovered that bonobos, humans’ closest living relatives, make similar vocalizations that share evolutionary origins with human laughter.
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