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Limiting Social Media Helps Teens Sleep, Focus, and Connect
Technology

Limiting Social Media Helps Teens Sleep, Focus, and Connect

A UK government trial of 309 households found that every form of social media restriction — from daily limits to outright bans — improved teen sleep, concentration, and family connection.

3 min read
Aussie Climber Sets New Sea-to-Summit Everest Record in 50 Days
Human Achievements

Aussie Climber Sets New Sea-to-Summit Everest Record in 50 Days

Brisbane mountaineer Oliver Foran cycled, kayaked and hiked from the Bay of Bengal to the summit of Everest in just 50 days — beating a 12-year record by more than two weeks.

2 min read
'Call a Boomer' Payphone Bridges Gen Z and Seniors
Human Achievements

'Call a Boomer' Payphone Bridges Gen Z and Seniors

A bright yellow payphone near Boston University auto-dials a senior living facility in Reno, sparking 350+ conversations about life, wisdom, and loneliness.

3 min read
Costa Rica Becomes 4th Happiest Country on Earth
News

Costa Rica Becomes 4th Happiest Country on Earth

The 2026 World Happiness Report marks the highest-ever ranking for a Latin American nation, with Costa Rica jumping to No. 4 behind Finland, Iceland, and Denmark.

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Finland Named World's Happiest Country for Record Ninth Consecutive Year
News

Finland Named World's Happiest Country for Record Ninth Consecutive Year

The 2026 World Happiness Report confirms Finland's historic nine-year streak at the top, while Costa Rica breaks into the top five for the first time ever.

3 min read
Just 24 Minutes of Specially Designed Music Can Significantly Reduce Anxiety, Clinical Trial Finds
Science

Just 24 Minutes of Specially Designed Music Can Significantly Reduce Anxiety, Clinical Trial Finds

A randomized clinical trial at Toronto Metropolitan University found that listening to music paired with auditory beat stimulation for just 24 minutes significantly lowers both cognitive and physical symptoms of anxiety — no drugs required.

3 min read
Psilocybin Shows Powerful Results Against Treatment-Resistant Depression in Major Trials
Science

Psilocybin Shows Powerful Results Against Treatment-Resistant Depression in Major Trials

Two large clinical trials show that a synthetic form of the compound found in magic mushrooms can rapidly relieve symptoms in patients who haven't responded to conventional antidepressants.

2 min read