Drought Restricting Panama Canal Traffic

Chris Baraniuk writes about how low rainfall in Panama is creating interest in alternatives to the Panama Canal , as the queue to transit the canal is now exceeding 200 vessels.

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Hair Care in the Past

The National Barber Museum , is located south-east of Columbus, Ohio. An appointment is currently required to tour the museul

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LED Illumination

Umair Irfan predicts further expansion in the use of Light Emitting Diodes to illuminate our world. This will increase both the amount of illumination per Watt, and the capablity of future lighting systems.

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Exercises to Maintain Strength in Old Age

The Cleveland Clinic notes that sarcopenia is best treated with resistence exercise and a good diet. Stuff You Should Know did a podcast on sarcopenia.

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The following is a patient testimony. Be warned that he is sexist and sometimes vulgar.

Discovering What Genes Do

Roger Highfield notes that unknown proteins generated by our DNA affect our life.

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The Origin of Time

Natalie Wolchover recounts how physicists use geometries and symmetries to deduce the earliest days of our universe .

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Career Change Strategies

Octavia Goredema provides strategies for those over forty who are considering a career shift .

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Exploring Kazakhstan

Yulia Denisyuk describes the beauty of Kazakhstan .

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Speech and Assertiveness

Sophie Scott explains how a person's voice effects both interactions with others and one's "self talk." She suggests techniques for controlling one's voice, and provides links to more resources on this topic.

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Revitalizing Friendship

Angela Haupt suggests how to revive dormant friendships .

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Creating Memorable Vacations

Pocket has curated a list of actions to spice up a vacation . Tips include:

1. Send yourself postcards;
2. Become a foodie;
3. Hunt for free festivals and events;
4. Develop photography skills;
5. Use psychology to maximize good memories;
6. Buy a used book as a souvenir, and,
7. Be spontaneous.

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Beautiful Libraries

Katherine McLaughlin writes about beauty in library architecture as preserved in 13 institutions around the world.

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Bus Travel in the United States

Joanna Pocock recounts her gritty experience riding on a Greyhound bus from Ontario to California.

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Napping Is Beneficial

Stephanie Pappas cites research indicating napping is associated with better brain and heart health. That said, diagnosed Alzeimer's patients nap more frequently than the undiagnosed, causing some to be wary of napping.

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Ohio Paw Paw Festival

The 2023 Ohio PawPaw Festival will be held September 15-18 near Albany, Ohio.

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Analyzing Reactions to Music

Sophie Bushwick and Lucy Tu report how AI with simultaneous access to biometric and audio data can predict hit songs by analyzing heart rates when music is playing.

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Asteroid Struck Middle-East 3,600 Years Ago

Christopher Moore provides evidence for an asteroid strike in the Middle East about 3,600 years ago. [See this research report.]

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College Town Politics

Charlie Mahtesian and Madi Alexander note that college towns seem to be attracting Democratic voters.

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Forest Fires and Global Warming

Patrick Louchouarn writes about zombie fires which overwinter in the ground and spew vast amounts of smoke each Spring.

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Childhood Memories

Ferris Jabr explains how a child's brain changes, eliminating some childhood memories .

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Private Foundations and Income Tax Deductions

Jeff Ernsthausen reports how the rich can use private foundations to generate huge income tax deductions.

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Eliminating Clinging Sand

Jake Rossen suggests methods to avoid carrying beach sand home after a visit to a seaside or major lake.

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Electronic Vehicle Batteries

Casey Crownhart projects the growth of the electronic vehicle battery market .

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Excessive Daydreams

Beth Daley investigates excessive daydreaming .

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Technology for Education

Jade Chung-Lee announces some of Amazon's back-to-school technology sales .

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Self-Sabotage

Lauren Geall writes about self-sabotage , a psychological condition which causes individuals to thwart their own opportunities and endeavors.

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