Tuesday, January 7, 2025

When We Lose Weight, Where Does It Go?

What to Know About 'Gen Beta.' The Perils of Trying to Optimize Your Morality.

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Jan 7, 2025
Polar Night, Gen Beta, and a Deadly Diet
Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors
 
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In Profile
How a Would-Be Bomber Rebuilt His Life
Zakaria Amara was jailed for his part in the Toronto 18 terror plot. Then came the hard work of redemption.
The Walrus
Michelle Shephard
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Deep Dive
Why Is the American Diet So Deadly?
A scientist tried to discredit the theory that ultra-processed foods are killing us. Instead, he overturned his own understanding of obesity.
The New Yorker
Dhruv Khullar
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New Kids on the Block
2025 Marks the Start of a New Generation. Here's What to Know About 'Gen Beta.'
If you just figured out Gen Z or Gen Alpha, get ready to familiarize yourself with a new cohort.
HuffPost
Kimberley Richards
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First Person
The Perils of Trying to Optimize Your Morality
I tried to make the perfect choice every time. It eroded my humanity.
Vox
Sigal Samuel
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Good Question
When We Lose Weight, Where Does It Go?
Don't worry, 98 percent of health professionals surveyed didn't know either.
The Conversation
Ruben Meerman and Andrew Brown
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Good Advice
What Can We Learn About Sleep From the Land of the Polar Night
The 24-hour darkness during the winter near the Poles can disrupt sleep – this is how the people who live there cope.
BBC
Erika Benke
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Get Ready
Aliens, Evil Clowns and Demogorgons: The Best TV Shows Arriving in 2025
Sometimes great TV shows are like buses - you wait for ages for one then suddenly they all arrive at once.
Euronews
Amber Louise Bryce
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Technology
The Problem With Weather Apps
How are we still getting caught in the rain?
The Atlantic
Charlie Warzel
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Conversation Starter
Money Might Be Straining Your Friendships, Too
Before differences strain your bonds, start talking to your friends about money. PS spoke to three experts on how and why to get the conversation started.
PS
Andi Breitowich
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So Cool
The Science of Noise Colors: Why White Noise Makes You Sleepy and Blue Noise Helps You Focus
Yes, you really can hear colors – and here's why one audiologist thinks you should pick a favorite.
TechRadar
Becca Caddy
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Yesterday's Most-Read Story
Don't Waste Time Correcting Misinformation. Instead, Try the "Bypassing Technique"
When someone proposes a false claim, instantly negating it with evidence isn't likely to change their mind. "Bypassing" may be more effective.
Big Think
Jonny Thomson
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