• Astrology

    Your Weekly Horoscope: (April 14-April 20)

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    Welcome to Your Weekly Horoscope for April 14–20, where the stars are spilling the tea on your love life—and trust me, it’s piping hot. This week’s astro-weather is serving transformation with a side of vulnerability, as Juno retrogrades into deep, dark Scorpio and Mars struts into Leo like it owns the place (because let’s be honest—it kind of does). Whether you’re flirting with fate, ghosting your ex, or manifesting your soulmate with moon water and Spotify playlists, the cosmos has thoughts about your next move. So grab your journal, charge your crystals (or your phone, whatever), and let’s see who’s about…

  • Science

    Why are some rocks on the moon highly magnetic?

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    Where did the moon’s magnetism go? Scientists have puzzled over this question for decades, ever since orbiting spacecraft picked up signs of a high magnetic field in lunar surface rocks. The moon itself has no inherent magnetism today. Now, MIT scientists may have solved the mystery. They propose that a combination of an ancient, weak magnetic field and a large, plasma-generating impact may have temporarily created a strong magnetic field, concentrated on the far side of the moon. In a study appearing in the journal Science Advances, the researchers show through detailed simulations that an impact, such as from a…

  • Travel

    Pear Fruit Leathers – Fresh Off The Grid

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    These pear fruit leathers are a fun snack to have on hand for hikes and lunch boxes. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you’ll be treated to homemade fruit roll ups that could last for weeks (but we guarantee they will be eaten before that!). One of our favorite simple snacks for hiking is fruit leathers. They are nostalgic and fun, provide a quick hit of energy, and we love that we can make them ourselves. We have some great apple ginger and strawberry fruit leather recipes on our site, and we decided that pear would make…

  • Astrology

    Tarot Card of the Week (April 14-20, 2025): Nine of Wands

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    Nine of Wands: Resilience at the Edge of Breakthrough This week, we draw the Nine of Wands—a card that embodies fierce perseverance and battle-worn wisdom. Like the rhino in our featured image, standing solemn amid ancient jungle ruins, the Nine of Wands appears when you’ve come through the fire and still refuse to fall. You may be bruised, but you’re not broken. And your strength? It’s no longer about force—it’s about endurance. With Juno retrograding into Scorpio, Mercury charging into Aries, and Mars stepping into bold Leo later in the week, the universe is stirring your inner warrior. The Nine…

  • Science

    Believing everyone else is wrong is a danger sign – Mind Hacks

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    I have a guest post for the Research Digest, snappily titled ‘People who think their opinions are superior to others are most prone to overestimating their relevant knowledge and ignoring chances to learn more‘. The paper I review is about the so-called “belief superiority” effect, which is defined by thinking that your views are better than other people’s (i.e. not just that you are right, but that other people are wrong). The finding that people who have belief superiority are more likely to overestimate their knowledge is a twist on the famous Dunning-Kruger phenomenon, but showing that it isn’t just…

  • Travel

    Why Gay Pride Matters

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    Pride can be a powerful thing. It’s a terribly strong emotion. You can be proud about any number of things in your life—from your nationality to your ethnicity, your gender to your sexuality. You can even be proud about things that you get to decide and control: such as your religion or an adopted home. There’s no doubt that pride can also be dangerous. It’s often blinding and narrows one’s view. But for those people that are open to understanding and appreciating other cultures, pride can be powerful and useful. Personally I’m proud of many things about my life. Sure, there…

  • Online Deals

    How to Cope With Burnout on a Budget

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    Many of us, at some time or another, experience burnout. Studies have shown that pre-COVID, 40% of Americans reported experiencing burnout. Now, that statistic has changed to over half, almost 60%. These numbers don’t lie – the world is under an intense amount of collective stress. One of the first ways therapists suggest coping with burnout is taking a break and resetting yourself. Unfortunately, this isn’t possible for everyone. Many of us need to be working 5 days a week (or more), every week, to meet our financial needs. Here are my tips to coping with and resolving those feelings…

  • Astrology

    Your Weekly Horoscope: (April 21-April 27)

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    We’ve got major feels and fiery clashes this week—think of it as cosmic spring cleaning. Venus conjunct Saturn wants real-deal intimacy. Mars and Pluto are out here stirring up ego battles. And the Taurus New Moon? She’s whispering, “Let’s slow down and build something that lasts.” This week is about grounding your power, not proving it. Your energy is sacred—invest wisely. Power Moves, Pisces Feels & New Moon Vibes ARIES (March 21 – April 19) Honey, that fierce determination of yours is shining through. That Sun-Pluto square on Tuesday hits your social sector hard, forcing you to examine power dynamics in…

  • Science

    MIT rescinds support of AI paper; should AI write science papers, anyway?; another pub steps in for paused NIH journal – Retraction Watch

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    Dear RW readers, can you spare $25? The week at Retraction Watch featured: Our list of retracted or withdrawn COVID-19 papers is up past 500. There are more than 59,000 retractions in The Retraction Watch Database — which is now part of Crossref. The Retraction Watch Hijacked Journal Checker now contains more than 300 titles. And have you seen our leaderboard of authors with the most retractions lately — or our list of top 10 most highly cited retracted papers? What about The Retraction Watch Mass Resignations List — or our list of nearly 100 papers with evidence they were…

  • Travel

    The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Pompeii (Updated 2025)

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    When I was growing up, I wanted to be an archeologist. I loved history (and still do), and the thought of uncovering temples and tombs in jungles excited me. I used to read books on Greek and Roman history and have discussions with my history teacher, even as young as 13. In short, I was a huge geek from the get-go. Being such a huge history geek, visiting Pompeii, the city destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, has always been high on my list of things to do. When the volcano erupted, the falling ash came so quickly that…