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Free-Range Parenting Back in the News, But Not in a Good Way
Mindfulness
Informative

Free-Range Parenting Back in the News, But Not in a Good Way

A mother’s conviction for unsupervised play raises questions about autonomy.

Psychology Today · 2 min read
Would You Harm Your Dog For Fun?
Mindfulness
Informative

Would You Harm Your Dog For Fun?

This is not simply an ivory tower query but rather a real-world dilemma centering on the complex nature of human-animal relationships, including in my home state of Colorado.

Psychology Today · 2 min read
Close social bonds help wild jackdaws hold feeding spots but come with waiting costs
Science
Informative

Close social bonds help wild jackdaws hold feeding spots but come with waiting costs

Close social relationships are known to contribute to the survival of many animals, including humans. Maintaining social bonds over time, however, can also require effort and sacrifices.

Phys.org · 2 min read
Self-Compassion: Is It Wise or Wimpy?
Mindfulness
Informative

Self-Compassion: Is It Wise or Wimpy?

Afraid that self-compassionate will make you soft and ineffective? Practicing it actually makes you more capable of effectively dealing with your suffering.

Psychology Today · 2 min read
Japan's MMX mission aims to swipe soil samples from Mars's moon Phobos
Science
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Japan's MMX mission aims to swipe soil samples from Mars's moon Phobos

A Japanese space mission is about to launch towards Mars. But it will not land on the planet itself. Instead, the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) mission will focus on Phobos, the bigger of Mars's two small moons.

Phys.org · 3 min read