Dan Harris: Hack Your Brain's Default Mode with Meditation
Adults Neuroscience Spirituality Psychology Mental Health Books WellnessDan Harris explains the neuroscience behind meditation, but reminds us that the ancient practice isn't magic and likely won't send one floating into the cosmic ooze. He predicts that the exercise will soon become regularly scheduled maintenance, as commonplace as brushing your teeth or eating your veggies. Harris, an ABC News correspondent, was turned on to mediation after a live, on-air panic attack. His latest book is 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A
This Girl Befriends A Dangerous Moray Eel
Adults Animals Human Relationships Friendship WildlifeThis unlikely friendship is really amazing.
A Guy Puts Clips Of Amateur Musicians On YouTube Together To Make A Song
Adults Creativity Internet Culture MusicThis is so hip that even the people in the band haven't heard of the band.
I AM ALI
Adults Film Marketing Sports Entertainment"I Am Ali" is the latest documentary movie of the biggest icon of boxing, Muhammad Ali.
It's Payback Time
Adults Creativity Film Health Charity EntertainmentChannel 4's 'killer night of fundraising' Stand Up To Cancer is set to return with this incredible advertising campaign.
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Adults Construction Sports Adventure TravelDeepest swimming pool in the world
This 3-Year-Old Boy Is Very Excited For His New "Iron Man" Hand
Adults Biotechnology Disability Technology Health Gadgets3-year-old Bubba with a birth defect receives a 3D-printed prosthetic "Iron Man" hand. His happiness will make you feel bittersweet.
How to Peel a Kiwi or Mango
Adults Creativity Food How-to CookingThis is so simple but handy! Brilliant!
Volcano Eruption in Papua New Guinea
Adults Environment Nature Natural Disasters Geology ScienceAustralian tourists Linda and Philip McNamara filmed the eruption of Papua New Guinean volcano, Mount Tavurvur, on August 29. You can literally see the shockwave!
5 Crazy Ways Social Media Is Changing Your Brain Right Now
Adults Life Social Media Society Psychology HealthMulti-tasking is actually bad for you when you use social media? Learn why.
Disney's Big Hero 6
Adults Film Marketing Entertainment Humor"Baymax diagnoses puberty," wait what?
Umbrella Here
Adults Society Technology Gadgets Internet CultureUmbrella Here is a light that can be attached on an umbrella. It is controlled by a mobile app that tells people that this umbrella is available for sharing. Just like the light you would see on a taxi. When the light is on, it represents that strangers are welcome to come in and share your umbrella. On Kickstarter
Amazing Way to Test Batteries
Adults Creativity Technology Gadgets How-toHere is a simple and quick way to test any alkaline battery without tools
Reimagining Learning: Richard Culatta
Adults Education Future TechnologyRichard Culatta identifies 3 major challenges with our current approach to education and suggests how a shift to personalized learning is the key to the future of education in America. To make this shift, we must close the digital divide between those who can leverage technology to reimagine learning and those who simply use technology to digitize the status quo.
Why we love repetition in music - Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis
Adults Music Psychology CultureHow many times does the chorus repeat in your favorite song? How many times have you listened to that chorus? Repetition in music isn't just a feature of Western pop songs, either; it's a global phenomenon. Why? Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis walks us through the basic principles of the 'exposure effect,' detailing how repetition invites us into music as active participants, rather than passive listeners.
How To Prevent A Theft From Stealing Your ATM Pin Code Using An iPhone
Adults Cybersecurity Personal Finance Technology How-toThis is a new way for bad guys to steal your ATM pin code using an iPhone without you noticing at all BUT there is a really simple way to prevent it from happening.