Many old books contain toxic chemicals – here’s how to spot them

Two poisonous books were recently removed from the French national library.

Mark Lorch, Professor of Science Communication and Chemistry, University of Hull • conversation
April 29, 2024 ~6 min

Lawmakers Aim to Bar Restrictions on Books at Public Libraries

VOA Learning English • voa
April 25, 2024 ~4 min


US Librarians Fear Penalties, Prison over Book Bans

VOA Learning English • voa
April 16, 2024 ~5 min

Five tips to help you start new hobbies in retirement

Hobbies can increase wellbeing in retirement but it can be daunting choosing what to do,

Alison Bishop, Lecturer in Positive Psychology Coaching, University of East London • conversation
April 15, 2024 ~6 min

Feeling depleted? So is the planet. Here’s how to move from exhaustion to empowerment

A new book, The Exhausted Earth, outlines how capitalism leads to burnout - for people and planet. But regenerative solutions are possible if people focus on interconnectedness, not isolation.

Tom Oliver, Professor of Applied Ecology, University of Reading • conversation
April 8, 2024 ~8 min

Medieval people had surprising ideas about eclipses

In medieval and Renaissance times, eclipses they were omens, predictors of the future, and windows into the workings of the universe.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
April 3, 2024 ~13 min

Researchers: Books about Difficult, Adult Subjects Make Kids Better Readers

VOA Learning English • voa
March 19, 2024 ~6 min

How much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help

No one can escape stress, but sometimes it takes a physical and emotional toll that translates to disease and other health effects. The good news is that there are new approaches to treating it.

Lawson R. Wulsin, Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine, University of Cincinnati • conversation
March 19, 2024 ~8 min


Filipino Man Makes Library in His Home

VOA Learning English • voa
March 13, 2024 ~3 min

Five fiction books to inspire climate action

Climate stories that focus on solutions are more likely to inspire positive environmental action.

Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice, University of Southampton • conversation
March 6, 2024 ~6 min

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