Whenever I smell mothballs, I’m sent tumbling back in time. Suddenly, I’m back in my grandparent’s cabin in Maine, where I spent many summers growing up — and where the distinct, musty aroma of mothballs wafted out of the hallway closet. If I catch even a whiff today, I’m instantly whisked away back to that hallway, filled with a deep sense of comfort and security. It seems like a given that smell is closely linked to memory. (You might be recalling your own odor-triggered recollection ...read more
This article contains affiliate links to products. Discover may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.The One and Done Workout is a short, high-intensity workout that can accelerate weight loss.Led by Meredith Shirk and available online today, the workout program can transform your body with seven minutes of hard work per day.Weight loss advice over the past few decades has primarily focused on sustained, long-form workouts. The One and Done Workouts website articulates the ...read more
It was during the reign of her father — Sargon of Akkad, arguably the first emperor in history — that Enheduanna declared her own genius. After writing a temple hymn lauding the powers of the Sumerian goddess of writing and grain, the high priestess signed her own name with a flourish. More than 4,200 years later, archaeologists and literary enthusiasts seem to agree: Enheduanna is the earliest known named author in history.Who Was Enheduanna?Like many other famous writers, Enheduanna did ...read more
This article was originally published on July 10, 2019. Last week, a new study in the journal Science highlighted the role forests could play in tackling climate change. Researchers estimated that by restoring forests to their maximum potential, we could cut down atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) by 25 percent — a move that would take us back to levels not seen in over a century. Though the study brings hope in the fight against climate change, other experts warn the solution is not that sim ...read more
Science suggests that air quality varies from neighborhood to neighborhood. And it also suggests that lower income neighborhoods are often subjected to worse air quality. These places are often closest to the factories, airports and highways that spew pollution and add toxic chemicals to our air.According to Aaron Piña, a scientist in NASA's Earth Science Division, historically, the east side of town was where the factories, ports and railways existed and also where the lowest-income neighbo ...read more
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