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How Biodiversity Can Make the 15-Minute City Thrive

Every year, more of us trade fields for freeways. Today, over half the world’s population lives in cities. But as our urban footprints expand, the homes of countless plants, birds, and animals disappear beneath concrete and glass. What if the same city planning ideas designed to improve our lives could also rebuild nature’s foothold? A […]

Biology

What Happens When a Prosthesis Doesn’t Fit Right?

Let’s say you lose your lower leg due to diabetes or vascular disease, like thousands of people each year. You recover, you get a prosthetic limb, and life starts to move forward again. But here’s the twist: despite your shiny new leg, something still feels… off. You’re adjusting, healing, trying your best—but the prosthetic doesn’t […]

Psychology

The Hidden Benefits of Solitude

Have you ever felt the need to retreat after a long day of social interaction? Or perhaps you’ve wondered why some alone time feels more restorative than others? The tension between social connection and solitude has fascinated scientists and philosophers for centuries. A recent study by Ross and Campbell (2024) dives into this age-old question, […]

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How Biodiversity Can Make the 15-Minute City Thrive

What Happens When a Prosthesis Doesn’t Fit Right?

The Hidden Benefits of Solitude

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