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Person adjusting a chair at a sunlit wooden table with a notebook, pen, and mug. A plant and window in the background.

How your chair's position impacts your sense of control during conversations

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

The manager sits by the window, outlined by the city skyline. The junior employee perches on the edge of a...

Man analyzing weather data on computer and tablet in a modern office with a city view.

Meteorologists spotted a warm air surge on January 26 that may interfere with local fog formation.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

At 5:12 a.m., in a quiet regional forecast office, a cluster of orange numbers suddenly flared on a screen that...

Man in casual wear writing in a notebook at a wooden table with puzzle pieces and books in a cozy kitchen.

Psychology says people raised in the 60s and 70s developed 8 mental strengths that recent studies show are now becoming rare.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

Heads bent over phones. Earbuds in. No one talking. In the back, a man in his seventies stirred his coffee...

Person in a white t-shirt holding a mug, looking out a window in a bedroom with morning sunlight and messy bed.

Get morning sunlight to naturally reset your internal clock.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

A woman in a hoodie stands on her balcony, eyes half-closed, coffee in hand-not scrolling, not talking-just… facing the sun....

Engineer in safety vest examines plants by urban shoreline, holding blueprints.

Cities are deciding which natural areas to save from rising seas by building concrete walls along the coast.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

On one side, polished glass towers catch the first light. On the other, the ocean presses silently against the barrier,...

Two hands adding liquid to a glass with droppers, flowers and cutting boards in the background.

To make cut flowers last longer, add a few drops of vodka and a teaspoon of sugar to the vase water.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

On the workbench, a few tired stems slumped in a bucket, their glory fading before the day was even over....

Aircraft carrier sailing on open sea with fighter jets on deck under clear sky.

At 337 meters long and weighing 100,000 tons, the world’s largest aircraft carrier dominates the seas.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

The numbers don’t help: 337 meters long, 100,000 tons-a floating airbase with its own city inside. From the pier, it...

Person adjusting a thermostat on the wall near a window, with a digital thermometer and cup of tea on the table nearby.

Is it better to turn the heat on and off or leave it on low all the time?

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

You tap the thermostat with the same hesitation as millions of people: Do I turn it up for an hour,...

Compact countertop dishwasher filled with dishes, a person pouring water, lemons, and a water bottle nearby.

Lidl’s portable mini dishwasher is back-no water hookup needed, and it costs less than $200.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

The first thing you notice is the sound. Not the usual roar of a full-size dishwasher, but a soft, contained...

Person adding pellets to a white heater next to a window, with a bag of pellets on the floor, woodpile in the background.

Experts suggest wood pellets could soon disappear, as a cleaner and more affordable heating option emerges.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

The delivery driver wiped his hands on his jacket and joked, “At least you’ll be warm this winter.” The homeowner...

Elderly man handing ID card to woman at table, surrounded by family and documents.

Transport officials announce good news for motorists: new rules will make things easier, especially for senior drivers.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

A young delivery driver anxiously scrolls through his route app, a mom cradles a toddler on her hip, and in...

Person planning a route on a map with a pencil, surrounded by a notebook, plant, camera, photos, and a bicycle in the room.

Time feels faster as you age because your brain processes fewer new experiences.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

Wasn’t it January just yesterday? Now it’s almost summer, the year sliced into neat little blocks of meetings and deadlines....

Person polishing a black shoe with a banana peel near a window ledge, with a shoe brush and banana nearby.

Polishing leather shoes with a banana peel is a clever natural trick that cleans and makes them shine.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

Scuffed toes, dull sides-that tired “I’ve seen some things” look you can’t quite hide. On the tiny kitchen table, there...

Four people sitting at a table reviewing tax documents with a 2025 calendar on the wall.

Exclusive 2025 tax breaks for seniors are widening the generational divide.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

White envelope, blue tax-agency logo-the kind that usually makes your stomach tighten. Across from me, Margaret, 72, a retired librarian,...

Two orcas swim near a boat with people holding a rope on a calm ocean.

Fishermen say sharks bit their anchor rope soon after orcas approached their boat in a tense encounter at sea.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

The two men on the small fishing boat stopped talking mid-sentence. Beside them, the anchor rope drummed under tension, humming...

Person examining passport at desk with smartphone, ID papers, and a calendar nearby.

Your old pink paper driver’s license will soon be invalid. Here’s when and how to replace it.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

Hidden in millions of French wallets, that faded pink paper driver’s license is quietly approaching its final curtain call. France...

Hands adding essential oil to a bowl of water on a wooden table with eucalyptus, towel, and lotion bottle nearby.

Add two drops to your mop water for days of fresh scent-no need for vinegar or lemon juice.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

Somewhere in the next room, a washing machine rumbles, and a podcast murmurs in the kitchen. You’re not trying to...

Hands holding an old letter above a table with a medal, cassette tape, and envelope.

Award-winning poem by Renee Good resurfaces.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

A bland subject line, no flashing urgency-just a quiet ping in the middle of an already noisy afternoon. Renee Good...

Couple smiling at each other, holding hands, with planners on a kitchen table surrounded by mugs and plants.

Here’s the best age difference for a lasting relationship.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

At another table, a couple that looks almost like twins-same age range, same style, even the same Spotify playlists. And...

Two robins eating berries from a bowl on grass, with one in flight and a hand reaching in to add more.

If robins come to your yard, put out this cheap food tonight that most gardeners miss.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 08, 2026

A bright little ball of rusty feathers perched on a stake, head slightly tilted, as if it’s gently judging you....

Person placing a potted plant into a paper bag on a sunlit table with other plants, watering can, and gardening tools.

Instead of tossing this bag, use it to help revive a struggling plant.

Dr. Cameron J. Whitaker • February 07, 2026

A crumpled, slightly greasy paper bag, stained with oil from last night’s fries. The kind you grab without thinking, then...