On April 12, 1955, virologists announced that they’d developed a safe and potent vaccine against polio, the deadly, paralyzing disease that then tormented thousands of individuals in the U.S. Setting off a series of concentrated vaccination campaigns in the country and abroad, the announcement sowed the seeds for a polio-free future.Today, 68 years after the arrival of the vaccine, the disease teeters on the verge of disappearance. In the U.S., cases of wild, community-circulating polio were w ...read more
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
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