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Greenland Sharks May Offer Clues to Extending Human Lifespans
New data on longest-living vertebrate could provide insight into our own genetic repair
An international team of scientists has become the first to map the elusive Greenland shark’s genome, sequencing about 92% of its DNA. Having released their findings as a preprint — a scientific paper that has not yet gone through the … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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”The Snow Sister” Directed by Cecilie Askeland Mosli
A heart-shattering Christmas movie about loss, family trauma and letting go
“The Snow Sister,” a Norwegian film based on the bestselling children’s book of the same name by Maja Lunde and Lisa Aisato, has recently started streaming on Netflix for the holidays. Like many Christmas movies, this film is rich with … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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Our Monthly Tip: Have a Candlelight Ceremony During the Holidays
Reflect upon a loved one's life with an intimate gathering around candles
The ritual of lighting a candle to pay tribute to the life of a loved one has long been part of many cultures all over the world. The flame can symbolize the light that person brought to our lives, and … Continue reading
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How Artificial Intelligence Is Being Used to Help Physicians Identify Cancer Earlier
AI tools can analyze images and tissue samples more quickly and effectively, leading to more accurate diagnoses
Although there is much debate regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) – the ethics, reliability and lack of oversight or guardrails for its usage – the medical field has found one way in which AI is proving to be a boon without … Continue reading
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“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska
An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki
Karolina Merska’s beautiful book, “Making Mobiles,” is a loving ode to an almost-forgotten art. In it, she details how to craft Polish folk art decorations called Pajaki. Although they were more traditionally made and hung for holidays like Christmas and … Continue reading
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“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
Best known for their reggae-influenced indie rock songs, Michael Franti & Spearhead have never shied away from talking about difficult topics, like the unjust nature of the death penalty, war in the Middle East, environmentalism and human rights. In November … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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