WHAT IS A MAST YEAR? HOW AND WHY IT HAPPENS Have you noticed a bumper crop of acorns this year? You’re not alone – trees are having what’s known as a mast year. The bountiful harvest is a clever strategy to ensure the future generation of oak trees and its welcome...
Hospital Technician Transforms Young Patients’ Casts into Custom Works of Art Hospital Technician Transforms Young Patients’ Casts Into Custom Works of Art This orthopedic technician can now add “artist” to his resume. Luis Ruiz, who works at Children’s Hospital Los...
The World’s Largest Iceberg Is Drifting Three Miles Into the Ocean Each Day The world’s largest iceberg, which had been grounded on the seafloor since the mid-1980s, is moving away from Antarctica and picking up speed. Now, scientists say the massive chunk of...
The No. 1 simple phrase successful people use—that most are afraid to say: Psychology expert Admitting that you were wrong is difficult to do. In some cultures, it can be seen as a sign of weakness or foolishness, so most people cling tighter to the idea of having...
Being a nice person is not the same as being kind. There’s a difference between nice and being kind—even our bodies recognize the distinction. Kindness not only pours a lot of good into the world, but it’s also good for one’s own health. It doesn’t take much to...
