Creative arts therapy can help healthcare workers experiencing burnout,...
Doctors and nurses seldom learn in school how to tell a family that their loved one is not going to survive. Yet healthcare professionals face the immense burden of tragedy, illness, and dying in an...
View ArticleHow these two probes are helping researchers understand solar wind
Our Sun drives a constant outward flow of plasma, or ionized gas, called the solar wind, which envelops our solar system. Outside of Earth’s protective magnetosphere, the fastest solar wind rushes by...
View ArticleThese ad creatives are flipping Trump’s insults against Harris into...
It should probably go without saying that Vice President Kamala Harris never “happened to turn Black,” as former president Donald Trump recently accused her of doing. Incredibly, it did go without...
View ArticleThis is the biggest mistake people make when taking PTO
Americans are notoriously bad at taking PTO. Like, shockingly bad. In fact, according to one survey, only 26% of workers used all their paid time off (PTO). And according to another, 47% of people...
View ArticleAfter losing millennials, can rum make a comeback with Gen Z?
At the Manhattan cocktail bar The Happiest Hour, Carlos Rodriguez is known to whip up cocktails that feature fresh flowers, bright green herbs, and contrasting colors in funky cocktail glassware...
View ArticleThis deadly mosquito-borne disease is spreading on the East Coast—and climate...
A 41-year-old man in New Hampshire died last week after contracting a rare mosquito-borne illness called eastern equine encephalitis virus, also known as EEE or “triple E”. It was New Hampshire’s...
View ArticleNike has a secret design archive. This new museum show takes you inside of it
In a confidential location known only to a select few, an unassuming building hides a sneaker lover’s paradise. This top-secret facility houses the Department of Nike Archives (or DNA), where more...
View ArticleAn airline captain shares how leaders can truly gain respect and influence
In the flight deck, on our worst days, when without notice, the normal becomes an emergency, the most valuable resource is our team. We need them, their knowledge and skills, and all the input they...
View ArticleHow Athletic Brewing conquered the drink market
Nonalcoholic beer is more than just a fleeting trend—it’s a movement, driven by Gen Z’s shift towards mindful drinking and a general pivot towards living a healthy lifestyle. Leading this surge is...
View ArticleLabor Day is the time to call for employee ownership and better worker...
Labor Day is an important reminder of the sacrifices and contributions of American workers. But as we commemorate this day, we must confront a sobering reality: our economic system is increasingly...
View ArticleThe company that helped put Tim Walz on the map offers a master class in...
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations...
View ArticleThe surprising downside of self-service kiosks and how restaurants can fix it
When restaurant customers order from a self-service kiosk while a line forms behind them, they feel rushed, prompting them to buy less and stick to familiar items instead of browsing for something...
View ArticleFall Foliage Map 2024: Best dates to enjoy the season’s changing colors in...
On September 1, meteorological fall officially began, and in less than three weeks, on September 22, astronomical fall will, too (aka, what we generally call the autumnal equinox). That means the...
View Article3 ways AI and robotics in kitchens can disrupt society
Automating food is unlike automating anything else. Food is fundamental to life—nourishing body and soul—so how it’s accessed, prepared, and consumed can change societies fundamentally. Automated...
View ArticleTicketmaster faces fresh backlash over Oasis ticket sales
Oasis, the British rock band that had a massive following in the 1990s and early 2000s, is back together. The band, led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, haven’t performed together since 2009. Yet,...
View ArticleAkiflow is the calendar and tasks app you never knew you needed
It’s 2024, for cryin’ out loud. We’ve got robots that vacuum for us and AI that—well, kinda-sorta does some other stuff almost adequately, some of the time.Amid all that, how is it possible that...
View ArticleI’m a queer farmer. Here’s how I’m fighting back against Tractor Supply’s...
In the span of just months, a number of corporations have reversed their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies that they previously claimed to strongly support. In June, the farming...
View ArticleThis is the best way to end a meeting
Ever left a meeting not sure why you were invited to attend it in the first place? What about walking out unclear about what happens next? Most of us would answer those questions with a resounding...
View ArticleThis flying electric ferry will cut travel time in half for Stockholm commuters
Beginning this fall, commuters in Stockholm will have a new public transportation option when traveling between City Hall and the suburb of Ekerö: an electric hydrofoil ferry that flies above the...
View ArticleSimon Doonan window dressed Barneys for decades. Now, he has some advice for...
For decades, Barneys department store was a microcosm of what was cool about New York City. Its retail and window designs were uniquely improvisational and artistic, offering creative ingenuity and...
View Article