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.

“A MARYLAND 7-YEAR-OLD WAS BULLIED. HE RESPONDED BY OPENING A FOOD PANTRY” by Sydney Page, washingtonpost.com

“…it was his big idea to load it with essentials for people in need—more than 1,500 miles away from his Maryland home. It has been his mission since the pandemic started, and he says it’s in response to some ruthless bullying he experienced.”

“EDDIE VAN HALEN ON HOW NECESSITY DRIVES INNOVATION” by Li Zhou, smithsonianmag.com

“The rock star, who died on October 6 at age 65, said that perfection is boring and mistakes are the ‘most exciting element of music.'”

“FIVE GREAT BOOKS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED IN SEPTEMBER” by Bethanne Patrick, lithub.com

Including Megan Gail Coles, Anja Kampmann, and more…

“THE HOLOCAUST-SURVIVING VIOLINS THAT WERE QUARANTINED BENEATH A CALIFORNIA STAGE” by Matthew Taus, atlasobscura.com

“The pandemic layover and their eventual return home is a new chapter in a long history.”

“LAURIE SANTOS SAYS SELF-CARE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SELFISH” by Hope Reese, nytimes.com

“The expert in positive psychology has a few simple ideas for sustaining mental well-being as Covid-19 continues.”

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.

“WHAT IS MATH?” by Dan Falk, smithsonianmag.com

“A teenager asked that age-old question on TikTok, creating a viral backlash, and then, a thoughtful scientific debate.”

“THE THREE SECRETS OF RESILIENT PEOPLE” by Lucy Hone, ted.com

“Everyone experiences loss, but how do you cope with the tough moments that follow? Researcher Lucy Hone shares three hard-won strategies for developing the capacity to brave adversity, overcome struggle and face whatever may come head-on with fortitude and grace.”

“HOW A SECRET MAP BROUGHT DOWN A PIRATE ALLIANCE ON THE IRISH COAST” by Erin Mullally, atlasobscura.com

“Now archaeologists are using it to search for evidence of clandestine activity.”

“HERE’S HOW RUNNING BENEFITS YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM” by Elizabeth Millard, runnersworld.com

“Logging miles on the regular helps your muscles become more energetically efficient, new research shows.”

“WHAT TO DO WHEN THE FUTURE FEELS HOPELESS” by Arthur C. Brooks, theatlantic.com

“Humans like to feel optimistic about and in control of where their life is headed. The pandemic has made it very hard to feel that way.”

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.

“THE NEW, NICER NERO” by Joshua Levine, smithsonianmag.com

“Reassessing history’s most maligned ruler, notorious for fiddling while Rome burned.”

“THE SURPRISING HISTORY OF APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS” by Ashley M. Biggers, mentalfloss.com

“Both sweet and savory, and often dusted in finger-licking cinnamon sugar, apple cider doughnuts may seem like a quaint tradition inherited from Colonial Times—but the tasty treats have a more modern history that may surprise you.”

“HOW BEAVERS BECAME NORTH AMERICA’S BEST FIREFIGHTER” by Ben Goldfarb, nationalgeographic.com

“The rodent creates fireproof refuges for many species, suggesting wildlife managers should protect beaver habitat as the U.S. West burns.”

“CAN ACTS OF KINDNESS BOOST YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING?” by Elizabeth Millard, runnersworld.com

“New research explores the connection between altruism, physical health, and psychological function.”

“CLIMACTIC MOMENTS IN LITERATURE RESCHEDULED AS ZOOM MEETINGS” by Kate Gavino, lithub.com

Enjoy this comic depicting great lit as online meetings.