Planets & Transits
New Moon in Leo August 12, 2026
The New Moon arrives in Leo August 12 at 8:36 PM UTC, and with it comes a singular...
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- Written by: Ariane Burgess
The Dalai Lama caused quite a stir at the 2009 Peace Summit in Vancouver. He said that “the world would be saved by Western women.” His statement received a range of responses, but many women found it empowering, and it catalyzed women-focused initiatives.
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- Written by: Chunjie Zhang
During one of my daily walks with my toddler, when we passed his favorite playground, I noticed a new sign warning that the coronavirus survives on all kinds of surfaces and that we should no longer use the playground.
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- Written by: Cambridge University Press
Certain traits of little kids’ play could signal future aggressive and antisocial behavior, researchers report.
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- Written by: Hector Chapa
With the coronavirus pandemic quickly spreading, U.S. health officials have changed their advice on face masks and now recommend people wear cloth masks in public areas where social distancing can be difficult, such as grocery stores.
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- Written by: Ryan Korstange
Even in normal circumstances, it can be hard to get motivated to do your schoolwork. But these are not normal circumstances.
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- Written by: Dana Hawley and Julia Buck
Social distancing to combat COVID-19 is profoundly impacting society, leaving many people wondering whether it will actually work. As disease ecologists, we know that nature has an answer.
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- Written by: Nicole Lee et al
In these difficult times, it’s not surprising some people are looking to alcohol for a little stress reduction. But there are healthier ways of coping with the challenges we currently face.
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- Written by: Dimitris Xygalatas
Responding to the coronavirus pandemic, most American universities have suspended all campus activities. Like millions of people all around the world, the lives of students all over the U.S. has changed overnight.
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- Written by: Will T. Wilkinson
So, who knows exactly what's going on right now? I've reviewed videos, read blogs and articles and books, accessed a variety of news sources, mainstream and sidestream, watched YouTube videos of doctors and economists, listened to informed and anxious friends, and I'm no closer to knowing for sure than before.
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- Written by: Dr. Paul Napper, Psy.D. and Dr. Anthony Rao, Ph.D.
Thinking under extreme time pressure is not optimal, but it is inevitable that we will find ourselves in this situation at times. It is always best not to rush and get seduced by mental shortcuts. Use all the time available to you in making a decision.
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
People who are starved for love go out and try to get attention! Now some people may do that by becoming prominent in a constructive way by being in theater, media, or the top in their field. Others choose another route.
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- Written by: Marie D. Jones
I once worked for a rather abusive woman who constantly berated, belittled and badgered her employees -- me included. If any of us sought to stand up for ourselves, we were chastised and told in no uncertain terms that we were insecure whiners who should appreciate we had a job in the first place.
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- Written by: Caitlin Clark
Health care professionals keep say to avoid touching your face as protection from COVID-19, but it’s a lot easier said than done.
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- Written by: Jay L. Zagorsky
The other day I went into Costco to buy some toilet paper. It came as a small shock when I couldn’t find a single roll.
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- Written by: Stephanie Meyers
At one time or another, just about every parent uses food to reward their kids for good behavior and achievements – or to console them when they’re sad or disappointed.
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- Written by: Michael Cotton, D.C.
The problem is that our lower brains are not equipped to adapt to the multiple demands and complexities put on it by modern living. So this primitive mechanism quickly goes into overwhelm and never turns off.
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- Written by: Jaimie Arona Krems
“If you can’t be better than your competition,” Vogue editor Anna Wintour once said, “just dress better.”
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- Written by: Will T. Wilkinson
Every habit has its weight. Over time, the gravity of our routines gets heavier, making change increasingly difficult. The phrase, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" pretty much sums it up.
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- Written by: Melanie Killen
Racism has negative consequences for children’s health. It harms the kids who experience it personally and those who witness it, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, an organization that represents 67,000 doctors who treat children.
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- Written by: Eyal Winter
Even the most emotional person uses rational thought when deciding, and even the most rational person is affected by emotions when making decisions.
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- Written by: Nick Chater
We all feel the oppressive presence of rules, both written and unwritten – it’s practically a rule of life.
