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Study Finds That Children Born In September Are More Likely To Be Smarter Than Their Counterparts

This article was originally published on April 2, 2019, and has since been updated. A study titled “School Starting Age and Cognitive Development”, published in the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that September-born kids are generally smarter than others [1]. According to the study, since children born in September are usually the oldest in […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

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World’s Largest Garbage Dump Turned Into A Green Oasis of Native Grasses That Also Powers Homes

In just a few months, the residents of Staten Island will have a new park to visit instead of a landfill wafting undesirable smells into their backyards. Fresh Kills Landfill has been transformed into a park three times the size of central park, and the results are stunning. Fresh Kills Landfill Greenspace Fresh Kills Landfill […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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A homeless Detroit man bought an abandoned house for $1,500 and spent 10 years renovating it for his wife. Here’s how he did it — and what it looks like now.

Not only did Michael and Cynthia Gray celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary, but they also celebrated the completion of their new Detroit house, which was almost unrecognizable from when Michael bought it a decade prior. A Detroit House In November 2009, Michael Gray was going through a rough patch. Despite having a college degree in […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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The rare plants that ‘bleed’ nickel

Though necessary for many of the products we use on a daily basis, traditional nickel mining is not very environmentally-friendly. This soil biologist has been working tirelessly since 2004 to find these special plants that naturally “mine” nickel to work on an alternative called phytomining. So far, the results are promising. (1) The Search for […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Footage Shows Neuralink’s First Brain Chip Patient Playing Chess With His Mind

In an incredible display of technological advancement, Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink showcased its first patient using a brain implant to play online chess using just his mind.1 Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old who had been paralyzed below the shoulder from a diving accident, was able to maneuver his laptop cursor using just the Neuralink device. […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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The Startling Connection Between Bedtime and Dementia Risk

Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia, ranks among the top ten leading causes of death in the US. Recent research suggests that the time spent in bed and bedtime habits may significantly impact the risk of dementia, particularly among individuals aged 60-74. Previous studies have already emphasized the vital role of sleep quality in memory […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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5 Most Common Deathbed Regrets, According to Palliative Care Nurse

In the quiet moments in their deathbed, before the final curtain falls, when the shadow of mortality looms large, human beings often embark on a profound journey of introspection. It is a time when the cacophony of everyday life fades into the background, and the whispers of existential ponderings grow louder. In these moments, people […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer