Category: Discussion Point

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The four-day work week – has its moment arrived? 
31
Jul
2021
Posted in Discussion Point Remote Work Information News Freelance Article Work

The four-day work week – has its moment arrived? 

The four-day work week – has its moment arrived? Podcast Time for the three-day weekend. fizkes/Shutterstock Daniel Merino,…

Taste alone won’t persuade Americans to swap out beef for plant-based burgers
26
Jul
2021
Posted in Discussion Point Meat Information Plant Based

Taste alone won’t persuade Americans to swap out beef for plant-based burgers

Taste alone won’t persuade Americans to swap out beef for plant-based burgers Does being told that a veggie…

The science of habits
26
Jul
2021
Posted in Science Helping Others Information Discussion Point

The science of habits

The science of habits If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good one,…

How Sarah Baartman’s hips went from a symbol of exploitation to a source of empowerment for Black women
25
Jul
2021
Posted in Discussion Point Black Information Freelance Article History

How Sarah Baartman’s hips went from a symbol of exploitation to a source of empowerment for Black women

  Sarah Baartman was an international sensation of objectification.British Library Rokeshia Renné Ashley, Florida International University How…

It’s not just bad behavior – why social media design makes it hard to have constructive disagreements online
24
Jul
2021
Posted in Discussion Point Information News Freelance Article

It’s not just bad behavior – why social media design makes it hard to have constructive disagreements online

It’s not just bad behavior – why social media design makes it hard to have constructive disagreements…

Is climate change to blame for the recent weather disasters?
24
Jul
2021
Posted in Discussion Point Climate Change Freelance Article Natural disasters

Is climate change to blame for the recent weather disasters?

Is climate change to blame for the recent weather disasters? 2 things you need to understand Evidence connects…

Billionaire space race: the ultimate symbol of capitalism’s flawed obsession with growth
22
Jul
2021
Posted in Discussion Point Space Race

Billionaire space race: the ultimate symbol of capitalism’s flawed obsession with growth

Billionaire space race: the ultimate symbol of capitalism’s flawed obsession with growth Tom Leishman/Pexels Tim Jackson, University of…

How to avoid food-borne illness – a nutritionist explains
22
Jul
2021
Posted in Health Freelance Article Food Discussion Point

How to avoid food-borne illness – a nutritionist explains

How to avoid food-borne illness – a nutritionist explains After the meal, putting food away quickly is…

Lab–grown and plant–based meat: the science, psychology and future of meat alternatives
18
Jul
2021
Posted in Discussion Point Meat Plant Based Freelance Article

Lab–grown and plant–based meat: the science, psychology and future of meat alternatives

Would you eat cultured meat? HQuality via Shutterstock Daniel Merino, The Conversation and Gemma Ware, The Conversation…

Dive into your summer reading list
14
Jul
2021
Posted in Books Discussion Point Summer Reading

Dive into your summer reading list

Dive into your summer reading list with some poolside picks.. Laying out on the beach and floating…

Knowing how heat and humidity affect your body can help you stay safe
13
Jul
2021
Posted in Discussion Point Nature Heat Weather Information Health

Knowing how heat and humidity affect your body can help you stay safe

JohnEric W. Smith, Mississippi State University Less than a month into North America’s official summer, heat waves…

Are our smartphones afflicting us all with symptoms of ADHD?
13
Jul
2021
Posted in Healthy Life Technology Family Information Discussion Point

Are our smartphones afflicting us all with symptoms of ADHD?

Are our smartphones afflicting us all with symptoms of ADHD? A common sight: smartphones at mealtime. Phones at…

Why vacations feel like they’re over before they even start
05
Jul
2021
Posted in Freelance Article Information Self-Improvement Vacation Mental Health Discussion Point

Why vacations feel like they’re over before they even start

People tend to reflexively assume that fun events will go by really quickly. Chris Clor/Getty Images Selin…