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Giving Away Money Is Good for You

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Excess wealth is associated with lower empathy, addiction and even unhappiness. Among affluent young people, a radical movement of extreme generosity is on the rise.

Stories Over Tea: The Power of Reminiscence Therapy

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With the help of objects and prompts from the past, those with dementia are able to focus on what remains rather than what’s been lost.

From Classroom to Calling: How College Students Are Jumpstarting Their Careers

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As confidence in higher ed wanes across the US, programs that equip undergrads with extensive workplace experience are growing in appeal.

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What We’re Reading: the Green Potential of New York City’s Iconic Steam System

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from the story beneath NYC’s steam stacks to the Land Back movement’s role in climate resilience.

The Huge, High-Tech, Low-Carbon Kitchens Feeding Young Kenyans

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School meal schemes are about more than just food: For kids facing hunger, cheap, nutritious meals can be transformative.

To Save Whales From Ship Strikes, Listen Closely

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By enabling ships to tune in to underwater sounds, acoustics technology is helping to protect vulnerable marine giants.

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Could Low-Carbon Trains Cure Europe’s Flying Addiction?

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A new generation of sleeper cars and short-haul routes are helping railways compete against discount airlines.

The App That Lets You Lend Your Eyes to a Blind Person

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If you have a phone, you can be one of the 5.4 million volunteers who help the visually impaired with their daily tasks.

The Gay ‘Green Book’ Is Going Online

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A digitization project will ensure that a series of 20th century guides for LGBTQ travelers aren’t lost to history.

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To Save Whales From Ship Strikes, Listen Closely

2 min read

By enabling ships to tune in to underwater sounds, acoustics technology is helping to protect vulnerable marine giants.

What We’re Reading: the Green Potential of New York City’s Iconic Steam System

2 min read

See what stories caught our attention this week, from the story beneath NYC’s steam stacks to the Land Back movement’s role in climate resilience.

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