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Bluesky is having a moment as millions of people have joined in the wake of the 2024 election.
Bluesky isn’t the ‘new Twitter,’ but its resemblance to the old one is drawing millions of new users
Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. A social media researcher explains why people are flocking to it – and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter.
A Jewish woman lights a candle for the festival of Hanukkah at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem.
This Hanukkah, learn about the holiday’s forgotten heroes: Women
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which in 2022 begins on the evening of Dec. 18, focuses on the story of the male Maccabees. But women are also heroes in histories from that era, including Judith and Hannah.
Asking a person who is memory impaired to tell stories from bygone holidays may help trigger a happy memory.
Asking people with memory loss about past holidays can help them recall happy times
Asking loved ones with memory problems to discuss holiday memories can help them retrieve some memories, studies suggest. In turn, that can improve mood and quality of life.
Public Christmas trees, like Rockefeller Center's famous tree, didn't start appearing in the U.S. until the 20th century.
The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas
Evergreens have long served as symbols of life during the bleakness of winter. But Queen Victoria spurred the tradition that has become a global phenomenon.
Math proficiency scores fell during the pandemic.
Former math teacher explains why some students are ‘good’ at math and others lag behind
A former math teacher explains what’s behind the recent drop in math scores for the nation’s fourth and eighth graders.
The universe is full of stars, galaxies and planets ? it's expanding every day.
What is the universe expanding into if it’s already infinite?
The universe is constantly expanding, but how do scientists think about what it’s expanding into?
High-voltage transmission lines provide electricity to data centers in Ashburn, Va., to power AI and other internet uses.
How utilities are working to meet AI data centers’ voracious appetite for electricity
Utilities have options for addressing surging power demand from AI data centers, but there’s no silver bullet.
Slack can be a haven. So can flexible work.
How to combat toxic bosses: Social media and flexible work can save careers, new research shows
If you have a toxic boss – and who hasn’t? – you can find solace online, or at home.
Are meditation practices in the workplace effective in changing the culture of high stress?
Meditation can reduce stress – but the pressure to overwork remains
Mindfulness – meant to support health and detachment – is becoming a tool to support the corporate bottom line.
Mental health stigma is shifting. So why are adults, especially men, less likely to seek treatment?
Wysa examined data from the CDC, the NIMH, and other sources to see why some adults—particularly men—are less likely to seek therapy.