Good Men

By Ananya Sen Glioblastomas are the deadliest form of malignant brain tumor, and most patients diagnosed with the disease live only one or two years. In these tumors, normal cells in the brain become aggressive, growing rapidly and invading the surrounding tissue. The resulting cancer cells are metabolically different from their neighboring healthy cells. In a study published in Nature, researchers from the University of Michigan tracked how glucose is used in glioblastoma tumor cells. The team, a partnership between the Rogel Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery and the Department of Biomedical Engineering, discovered that brain tumors differ in how they consum…

— Think back to the last ad that really stuck with you. Was it a jingle on the radio, a print ad in a magazine, or a thirty-second TV spot? Or was it something you actually experienced? Maybe a brand event you attended, a booth at a festival, or a product sample you tried at the mall? Chances are, it was the one you experienced. That’s because people don’t just remember what they see or hear. They remember how something made them feel. This is the difference between traditional and experiential marketing. Both have their place, but they work in very different ways. If you’ve ever looked into premium experiential marketing services, you’ll know the goal isn’t just to sho…

By Kate Yoder, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Should you be worried about climate change? The answer used to be debatable — literally. Way back in 2007, NPR aired a debate over the proposition that “Global Warming Is Not a Crisis.” The panel had six commentators, divided equally into two sides. Those on the “not a crisis” side (which included Jurassic Park author and nonscientist Michael Crichton) argued that much of the current alarm was based on “ignorance.” Sure, the climate was changing, but that wasn’t anything new, they said. They weren’t convinced carbon dioxide was driving it this time around, either. Those stuck arguing that global warmi…

By Irene Landini EU-level concern about inclusion and workplace sexual harassment is on the rise. Despite this, European academic research continues to overlook how race, class, and legal status shape victims’ experiences. Irene Landini says it’s time for studies of sexual harassment in higher education to take an intersectional turn Sexual harassment and inequality in European universities Universities across Europe present themselves as promoters of inclusion and anti-discrimination research. Yet within their own walls, various forms of inequality and discrimination continue to unfold. European universities including the renowned College of Europe, the University of L…

— Booking business flights shouldn’t feel like running a marathon. But if you’ve ever tried to do it yourself, you know the pain. You start with good intentions, open a couple of tabs, compare prices… and two hours later, you’re still stuck. The fare you thought was decent has gone up. The “deal” you found comes with three layovers. And you’re left wondering if there’s some secret trick you’re missing. That’s exactly why weengs flights takes such a different approach. Instead of tossing you into the maze, they strip things down. You give them your info, and they take over. That’s it. No guessing, no late-night stress, no staring at fare calendars until your eyes glaze o…

A few months ago, I showed up solo to a wedding. I was looking good: red dress, smug confidence, hair doing exactly what I asked it to for once. I made it all the way to the cake cutting before one of my mom’s friends leaned in and whispered, “Don’t worry, honey. You’ll find someone soon.” Ma’am, I wasn’t worried until you said that. Also, I was too busy demolishing a slice of chocolate cake to feel incomplete. Honestly, the cake was better than most men I’ve dated. Being single isn’t the problem. The problem is that everyone else treats it like a contagious disease. Like you should be quarantined until someone puts a ring on your finger. Singlehood isn’t a …

By The Editors Welcome to Entanglements. In this episode, hosts Brooke Borel and Anna Rothschild ask: Should we run outdoor geoengineering experiments? Geoengineering — intentionally altering the planet’s climate to slow the effects of climate change — has been fiercely debated for years. And although some scientists are increasingly open to the idea, there is still disagreement on whether or not to move forward. As always, to dig in, our hosts invited two experts with differing opinions to share their points of view in an effort to find some common ground. The point isn’t to both-sides an issue or to try to force agreement. Instead, they aim to explore the nuance and s…

— Family road trips are a rite of passage. They are the stuff of cherished memories, inside jokes, and stories that get retold for years. But let’s be honest, they are also a masterclass in logistics, patience, and spatial reasoning. The modern man is often at the center of this planning, juggling the roles of driver, packer, navigator, and chief entertainment officer. The biggest challenge? Space. Or, more accurately, the lack of it. Cramming luggage, sports equipment, camping gear, and the essential comfort items for kids into a car can feel like a losing game of Tetris. It creates a cramped, uncomfortable environment before you’ve even left the driveway. This isn’t j…

By Tim DeRoche, The 74 This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox. The decline of local education coverage. Shrinking enrollment. An angry workforce. Disillusioned parents. The gutting of the federal Department of Education. A political system that is distracted at best. With this toxic stew of factors both internal and external, I fear America may be entering a dangerous period for K-12 public education, with an increased risk of corruption and malfeasance. Look at what’s happening in Illinois. The state Board of Education recently voted to change how scor…

“Wait, did that really just happen?” This was my thought as I was being swung around the room. I had recently decided to try out a new country swing dancing venue. Naturally, a new location also meant new dance partners, and I honestly didn’t know how to read this one. The first couple of times it happened, I thought maybe I was making it up. However, every night I went dancing, he was there, asking me to dance. You’d think that would be flattering — and in a way, it was. But there was one awkward thing that kept happening. Whenever we would dance, this particular dance partner would repeatedly caress my face throughout the dance. I literally knew next to nothing ab…

By Zoya Teirstein, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. Extreme weather disasters — made larger, longer, and more intense by climate change — are taking an heavier toll on the possession that many Americans consider to be their most important asset: the home. A slew of big events, from deadly wildfires in California and Oklahoma to tornadoes in Missouri and Kentucky to floods in Texas, have already destroyed some 63,00…

— By Julie Jag for The Salt Lake Tribune Jake Schmitt looked up, droplets from the cool stream dribbling down his chin, and locked eyes with his best friend, Buddy. The 6-year-old German shorthaired pointer also had water dripping from his black snout.Schmitt, 34, has been a hunter for most of his life and a hunting guide in Utah for almost a decade. He knew he shouldn’t be drinking from a stream, that his stomach could violently cramp from giardia once the water and parasites worked their way inside. But that was a tomorrow problem. He wasn’t even sure he would make it through the night — or if he would even notice the pain with so much of it already wracking his body.…

In the hidden war against domestic violence, silence is both a shield and a shroud. It conceals trauma, mutes cries for help, and isolates victims. But it can also be a tool of resistance, a quiet force working behind the scenes to save lives. That’s the idea behind Nexion Solutions, a tech startup founded by Liz Kohler, which is quietly revolutionizing how survivors seek help. At the heart of the company’s innovation is a discreet, wearable safety device designed to transmit GPS, biometric, and audio data without alerting the abuser. “The device needs to stay hidden,” Kohler told me in a recent interview. “People are very respectful of that. It’s a delicate balance.” …

By Alvin Powell | Harvard Staff Writer | Harvard Gazette As anxiety and depression persist at alarming rates among U.S. teens, less than a third of the nation’s public schools conduct mental health screenings, and a significant number of those that do say it’s hard to meet students’ needs, according to a new survey of principals. With staffing that includes counselors and nurses, public schools are uniquely positioned to help address the youth mental health crisis declared in 2021 by the U.S. surgeon general, according to Harvard Medical School’s Hao Yu, a co-author of the study. “Child mental health is a severe public health issue in this country,” he said. “Even befo…

A collection of these horror movies are coming out on 4K Ultra HD I haven’t really watched any of the A Nightmare on Elm Street movies. I have heard that they are good, but never have seen any of them myself. I am familiar with the character and just how popular this character is. Many years ago I did see Freddy Vs. Jason and thoroughly enjoyed it. Recently it was announced all seven films from this series are coming out on 4K Ultra HD and here is my thoughts on this news. You can read the premise for this collection here: Freddy Krueger, a vengeful child killer burned alive by angry parents, returns to haunt the dreams of their children in this chilling 7-film saga. Fr…

Supposed Mythical Beings Now Walk the Streets and Stop to Stare Us in the Face In the past, it seemed that the mythical meanings of events were more subtle and hidden, but no more. They walk the streets with us and often stop to stare us in the face. Myth can mean a traditional, sacred, or universal story, a story of heroes and heroines, creator beings and destroyers⎼ a story revealing a more intuitive way of viewing life, an invisible realm that parallels our usual one. And it can also mean an untruth or false belief. And today, our president illustrates both meanings. He has taken lies, corruption, a lust for power and vindictiveness against opponents to such histo…

— When Americans click the buy now button, they rarely think about what happens next. But behind every order is a warehouse, and when warehouses stumble, the whole system feels it. The Department of Transportation estimates that freight bottlenecks cost the U.S. economy more than $66 billion each year in lost time and higher expenses. Those delays show up everywhere, from grocery store shelves to hospital supply rooms. For Micheal Odunsi, an operations leader who has spent years inside some of the country’s busiest facilities, warehouses aren’t just buildings. They are the engine rooms of the nation’s supply chain and strengthening them could mean stronger communities an…

“Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” Les Brown Franklin Roosevelt memorably said, “The only thing to fear is fear itself.” And fear is the strongest emotion that you have. It’s what keeps you, me, and everyone else alive. And while the feeling is always real, it isn’t always valid. And that’s where fear can be problematic. Your body cannot recognize the difference between real and valid fear—being chased by a lion—and fear that’s only real—having a difficult conversation with your wife. Both will send you into fight or flight mode. But only one is really life threatening. The other may only be a threat to your lifestyle. But wh…

Phones Don’t Just Steal Our Time. They Steal Our Love. Not because we betray — but because we disappear. Psychologists even have a word for it: phubbing (phone-snubbing). In one experiment, researchers left a phone sitting on the table — unused. That alone was enough to make conversations feel less meaningful, less trusting, and less empathetic (Przybylski & Weinstein, 2013). Other studies show the effect runs deeper when phones actually intrude. In 2016, Roberts and David found that “partner phubbing” — checking a phone during interactions — leads to more conflict, lower relationship satisfaction, and even higher rates of depression. In other words: when the ph…

I will admit, I was triggered by this social media post today that said, “Cheating doesn’t start with sex, it starts with sneaky conversations.” If you talked to my most recent LTR (long-term relationship) she’d tell you, I’m obsessively intent on expressing my own fidelity. I go out of my way to clarify any relationships with women, so there is no misunderstanding between us. I try to be as clean as possible in my relationships. I know, and I believe, LOVE is what you contribute and how hard you work at being a better lover. Sneaky Conversations When I re-met the mother of my children, we’d not seen each other since high school. She was a grade behind me, we shared typ…

All language is symbolic. Let’s go ahead and begin there. When I write the word “chair,” what happens in your mind is that an image emerges. Without further description, that chair could be imagined as anything from an old wooden kitchen chair to a modern La-Z-Boy recliner. The word “chair” is not the actual chair you might be sitting in right now; it is a symbolic representation of your grandmother’s favorite chair, the chair at your office, or even, I suppose, the chair on the ski slope chairlift. We use words to attempt to describe a reality we may have witnessed or imagined. We are trying to communicate with others something of the essence of the truth of what we expe…

By U. Pittsburgh In a study encompassing 13 languages, 12 research teams, and 12 countries over five continents, the same findings cut across a global swath: people prefer self-reliant strategies more than advice-oriented or other strategies. And that common response appeared across multiple cultures and in all the tested sites, suggesting people across the world today favor “inward-looking decision routes” as the norm. The study appears in Proceedings B of The Royal Society Publishing. “It is important to study how people prefer to make choices—by taking advice, by following the wisdom of crowds, by trusting their gut reactions, or by relying on their own reasoning—b…

You weren’t too much. You weren’t too emotional. You weren’t hard to love. But when you love someone who can’t meet you — emotionally, spiritually, consistently — you start internalizing their limitations as your flaws. You begin to believe the narrative they projected onto you. That love is something you have to earn. That peace is something you have to beg for. That being chosen requires shrinking yourself. It’s time to unlearn that. This isn’t just a love story gone wrong. This is about your relationship with yourself — and how to rewrite the story you tell when someone walks away. Section 1: Where the “Hard to Love” Wound Begins It usually starts before the rela…

Read for free. “He’s going off to college, is he?” the cashier at Target asked after I explained that all the boxes of frozen chicken sandwich sliders were for my son, who would eat them at every meal if I let him. I laughed and shook my head. “Oh, gosh, no! He’s only seven. He’s just moving into his own room.” I could see how she’d come to that conclusion. Some of the other things she’d scanned included a sheet set, tension rod, curtain, clock radio, cleaning wipes… “Ah, he is, is he?” she said. “Yeah, he’s taking over the ‘man cave.’ ” And it was a cave. It was a room in our unfinished basement, where a spaghetti diagram of original wiring — from the time that wiri…

Christians have done a spectacular job convincing the world they can’t be trusted. I should know, I used to be one of their leaders. When a friend of mine found out that I used to be a pastor, he told me outright, “I just can’t trust you anymore.” That stung. But, at the same time, I sort of understood where he was coming from. Christians have been their own worst enemies when it comes to building goodwill and credibility with the broader community, and pastors are the leaders of Christians. When you’re inside the church bubble, you don’t see how easily your words turn you into a walking red flag for everyone outside it. Instead, you tell yourself that any pushback ju…