Wisdom

Life is a journey, and the more years we spend “traveling”, the bigger our baggage of life lessons gets. Needless to say, after decades on this earth, it can become quite hefty, but that’s what makes it a great source of ideas, tips, and inspiration for other voyagers out there.Atlanta-based fractional sales executive Louie Bernstein recently discussed his experiences on the ‘Life Hacks’ subreddit; but instead of delving deeper into the subtleties of successful sales strategies, he chose to share the life lessons he’s…

Actress Lindsay Lohan has shared that she wants to teach her son some hard-earned lessons learnt from her tough past. “I’m really grateful because I’ve gained so much wisdom from the things that I’ve gone through,” the actress said. Lohan, who struggled in her 20s as she grew up in the spotlight, added: “I can’t wait to share that with the people I love … everyday,” she said while pointing at her little brother, Dakota, 27, adding, “and my son when he gets…

A recent study explores the dynamics of nonpharmaceutical interventions in pandemic management, revealing how minor changes can significantly affect the optimal strategy.New research highlights the fine balance between health and economic strategies in pandemic response, introducing an innovative approach that adapts to changing virus dynamics.The COVID-19 pandemic raised questions about when and to what extent costly nonpharmaceutical interventions (e.g., lockdowns) should be used to slow the contagious spread of the…

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a wildly popular '90s show, one that has remained a cult classic part of pop culture in the decades since it ended. Buffy's cast included Anthony Stewart Head as the title character's Watcher Rupert Giles, who appeared in a whopping 123 episodes throughout its run on TV. And there are 32 great pieces of advice Giles gave during that time.While Buffy changed networks for its final two seasons on the air, the starring cast stayed the same. Giles was a father figure to the entire Scooby Gang,…

Research from North Carolina State University reveals that precipitation levels during wild turkey nesting season don’t significantly impact reproductive success, challenging traditional beliefs and complicating predictions about the effects of climate change on these populations.A recent research study has discovered that rainfall during the nesting season does not impact the breeding success of wild turkeys, challenging the commonly held belief about the importance of precipitation for wild turkey nesting success. This…

Children gathered at First Nations University of Canada in Regina Thursday watched in awe as astronaut Jeremy Hansen unveiled the patch, designed by an Indigenous artist, that he will wear as the first Canadian to fly to the moon.Hansen, who is from London, Ont., is one of four crew members set to travel around the moon during the Artemis ll mission, which is expected to embark as soon as September 2025.He spoke at Thursday's event about how time he has spent with Indigenous elders has shaped his beliefs and…

Chas Newkey-Burden’s new book is perfect for when you feel the urge to read but do not have the luxury of commitment. A short, light read, it nevertheless manages to provide a wealth of information about everybody’s favourite naturalist – David Attenborough. This book is an ode not only to the man’s prodigious talent but also to his humility, his classic British sense of humour, and his love for the environment. English naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough with two ring-tailed lemurs during a…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The springtime emergence of vast swarms of cicadas can be explained by a mathematical model of collective decision-making that has similarities to models describing stock market crashes. Pick almost any location in the eastern United States—say, Columbus Ohio. Every 13 or 17 years, as the soil warms in springtime,…

What inspires you to sing the poems of Kabir, a man who lived way back in the 15th century? What strikes you when you think about the meaning of his words? Vasu Dixit performing in Varanasi (Courtesy the Mahindra Kabira Festival) His wisdom! Kabir says the most profound things but in a simple manner. He reminds us that the wisdom is within all of us because we come from the same source. The whole point of life is to reconnect with that source. Our mind keeps us disconnected from the deepest parts of ourselves…

The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Aditya L-1 mission has carved out a new chapter in the annals of space exploration, exemplifying innovation and cost-effectiveness. As India's first mission to study the Sun, it has redefined what is possible with meticulous planning and execution.ISRO embarked on a mission that was unprecedented in its history: placing a satellite in a halo orbit around the Lagrange Point 1 (L1)—a position in space devoid of any physical reference, navigated purely by mathematical…