• 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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    EGO 21 Inch Self-Propelled Mower Touch Drive with Charger, 4.0Ah & 6.0Ah Batterieswith Free shipping $494.10

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    Acme Tools has EGO POWER+ 21″ 56V Self-Propelled Lawn Mower w/ Touch Drive, 4.0Ah + 6.0Ah Batteries & Rapid Charger (LM2123SP-2) for $549 – 10% when you apply promo code OPE10 in cart = $494.10. Shipping is free. Thanks to community member stonemannn for finding this deal. Product Description: Engage the self-propel function with the touch of your palm and change speed with the scroll of a dial at your fingertips High-efficiency brushless motor that delivers up to 6.0 ft-lbs of cutting torque for power and performance that exceeds gas-powered mowers Up to 80 minutes of runtime on a single…

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    Tarot Card of the Week (April 21-27, 2025): Seven of Pentacles

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    Seven of Pentacles: The Power of Patience This week, we draw the Seven of Pentacles—a card that invites stillness, reflection, and radical honesty. In the rush of modern life, it whispers a quiet truth: growth takes time. In our featured image, a tortoise emerges slowly into a moss-draped ruin. The world around it is ancient, lush, and sacred. It’s not in a hurry. It doesn’t need to be. Its presence alone reminds us: deliberate effort creates lasting foundations. As Saturn aligns with the North Node, and the New Moon in Taurus closes out the week, the cosmos joins the card…

  • Science

    Liangzhu, Venice of the Stone Age, Collapsed Due To Climate Change

    May 24, 2025 - By 

    In the Yangtze Delta, about 160 kilometres southwest of Shanghai, the archeological ruins of Liangzhu City are located. There, a highly advanced culture blossomed about 5,300 years ago, thanks to the engineering of large hydraulic structures. The walled city had a complex system of navigable canals, dams and water reservoirs. This system made it possible to cultivate very large agricultural areas throughout the year. In the history of human civilization, it is one of the first examples of highly developed communities based on a water infrastructure. And they did it all without metal. Long undiscovered, the archaeological site is now considered…