At NPSC we know that one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy is to learn new things. Unfortunately, with all of the information available to us, it can feel almost impossible to find the time to sift through the web to find the gems.

So, we’ve decided to do it for you! Every Friday, you can find five new articles or videos from the week that will stretch your mind, fuel your spirit, and feed your brain.

“HOW THE PANDEMIC HAS REVEALED THE PROMISE AND PERILS OF LIFE LIVED ONLINE” by Nicola Jones, smithsonianmag.com

“For good and for bad, Covid has propelled us even faster into immersive communication technologies.”

“SOUTH AFRICA’S LANGUAGE SPOKEN IN 45 ‘CLICKS'” by Neil McQuillian, bbc.com

“With an incredible 45 clicks in its repertoire, the San language Njuu is one of our most startlingly beautiful examples of cultural diversity.”

“AN ER DOCTOR ON TRIAGING YOUR ‘CRAZY BUSY’ LIFE” by Darria Long, ted.com

“Drawing on years of experiences, ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts to get ‘crazy busy.'”

“JUST WHEN THE MIDDLE AGES COULDN’T GET WORSE, EVERYONE HAD BUNIONS” by Scotty Hendricks, bigthink.com

“The Black Death wasn’t the only plague in the 1300’s.”

“A DAVID BOWIE PAINTING THAT SOLD FOR $4 AT A THRIFT STORE IS NOW UP FOR AUCTION” by Retting, Fadel, and Kravinsky, npr.org

“A painting by the legendary rock star David Bowie is up for auction, and it could sell for tens of thousands more than the purchase price.”

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