Category: Knowledge Management

A Washington State homeowner's stunning non-lawn garden makeover is drawing eyes on Reddit. Source: Gardener shares 'beautiful' before-and-after photos of incredible lawn transformation: 'I did it all myself'

Plastic Free July is upon us! Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, founder of Plastic Free July, encourages people to take the challenge with friends, start small and keep a “plastic-free kit” on hand. Source: Could you give up plastic for a month? An expert shares her tips : NPR

Research on 26,000 people found those who stay up late scored better on intelligence, reasoning and memory tests Source: Night owls’ cognitive function ‘superior’ to early risers, study suggests | Neuroscience | The Guardian

In the Canadian mountains, ex-underground mushroom growers are showing Big Pharma how it's done. Source: Inside One of the World's Biggest Magic Mushroom Farms

Source: Research finds humpbacks were happier during pandemic pause

Lion's mane mushrooms have grown in popularity, but should you be taking them? These are the benefits and side effects to keep in mind. Source: Should You Be Taking Lion's Mane Mushrooms for Your Health? - CNET

Is e-bikepacking really a thing? Source: Electric bikepacking: lessons learned over four days and 250 miles - The Verge

  Jackson Madnick has developed a grass seed mix that can thrive without chemicals and with minimal watering. Source: How a citizen scientist is trying to overhaul the American lawn - The Washington Post

This chilling true-crime show reveals the case of a man fixated on fathering as many children as he possibly can. Prepare for a new low of depravity Source: The Man with 1000 Kids review – yet more proof that we should raze human civilisation to the ground | Television & radio | The Guardian

Perhaps, in your retirement planning, you’ve thought about moving to a New England state like Massachusetts. The region is known for offering a good quality of life for retirees -- including good healthcare and plenty of things to do. Source: 3 Places To Retire That Are Just Like Massachusetts but Way Cheaper | Nasdaq

Perhaps, in your retirement planning, you’ve thought about moving to a New England state like Massachusetts. The region is known for offering a good quality of life for retirees -- including good healthcare and plenty of things to do. Source: 3 Places To Retire That Are Just Like Massachusetts but Way Cheaper | Nasdaq

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The products, the Wisemans say, can boost immune systems, improve memory and energy and spur a range of other healthy body functions. Source: Leaving Big Pharma for mushroom farming, Wiseman family finds purpose in Worcester - VTDigger

  A San Francisco "older dad" quit his job to maximize his time with his son. Source: A San Francisco Gen Xer quit his job to escape 60-hour workweeks and spend his time being an 'older dad': 'I'll be 70 when my son graduates from high school'

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With venues sprouting, what was once a niche industry is sharing ideas on creating new community spaces Source: ‘It lowers inhibition’: how saunas are challenging UK pubs as the place to meet

You’re not imagining things: The Ivy League is forfeiting its standing as America’s producer of great talent. Here are the schools producing the hard-working high achievers that employers crave. Source: Exclusive: Employers Are Souring On Ivy League Grads, While These 20 “New Ivies” Ascend

A new film from the clothing company underscores our mass consumption problem—while subtly marketing its clothes. Source: Patagonia wants you to stop buying crap - Fast Company

A new study found that the interior of most cars contains flame-retardant chemicals that have been linked to a number of health issues. Source: Your car may be slowly killing you—but not for the reason you think - Fast Company

New research found that ocean spray spreads PFAS into the air and onto land, creating a vicious cycle of forever chemicals that never disappear. Source: Ocean waves contain more 'forever chemicals' than industrial pollution - Fast Company

A new study found that microplastics leave toxic chemicals on our skin, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. Source: Microplastics are full of toxic chemicals that leach into your skin - Fast Company

Nature has again proven effective in treating health conditions, this time nerve injury. According to a new study, a compound found in the blessed thistle plant accelerates the regeneration of damaged nerves, restoring motor function and touch sensation. Source: Thistle extract accelerates nerve regeneration by up to 29%

Students with disabilities at this school near Seattle rarely have to leave mainstream rooms to receive the services they need. Source: Inside a School That Doesn’t Single Out Students With Special Needs