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, The Conversation and Gemma Ware, The Conversation Over the last few years, companies and governments in a number of countries have begun to experiment with the idea of a four-day work week – and some of the results […]
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Marbled Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies
Cap Off Game Day with an All-Star Combo Marbled Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies. Pregame festivities call for salty snacks and meaty morsels, but halftime eating and postgame celebrations are perfect for sweet treats. You can sweeten up your tailgate or homegate with a shareable option like Marbled Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies made with Domino Golden […]
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Mexican Pizza Dip
Score Big with a Salsa-Based Dip Mexican Pizza Dip. Whether your game day celebrations call for a full-blown parking lot party or homegating with your closest friends, the nibbles and noshes you serve set the stage. Building your menu with crowd-pleasing classics – including one tried-and-true favorite that offers a fresh, veggie-forward taste: chilled salsa […]
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Just Wing It
Rally the Crowd with a Masterful Game Day Menu Just Wing It. Skip the silverware at your next homegate and dive right in with a fan favorite that requires just your hands and a heap of napkins: wings. Whether you pick through your pieces or clean each wing to the bone, these Game Day Chicken […]
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Farmers markets are growing their role as essential sources of healthy food for rich and poor
Farmers markets are growing their role as essential sources of healthy food for rich and poor A customer shops at a drive-thru farmers market in Overland Park, Kansas, on May 2, 2020. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Edna Ledesma, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Alfonso Morales, University of Wisconsin-Madison For many Americans, buying fresh local food at one of […]
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Sweet and Savory School Day Snacks
Sweet and Savory School Day Snacks As children head back to school and parents work to balance hectic schedules, it can be difficult to maintain a meal plan that doesn’t consume too much time. Make your morning meals, lunchbox packing and meal prepping easier by including time-saving hacks like easy-to-use ingredients and recipes. (Family Features) […]
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Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad
Master Summer with an Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad Skip boring dishes and instead dive into a sweet, satisfying macaroni salad that’s perfect for enjoying al fresco. With fresh ingredients and appetizing flavor, this Apple and Mandarin Macaroni Salad is more than just a side – it’s a meal on its own. Grilled chicken breast […]
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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 burger, like the one on the right, is better for the environment make you more likely to choose it over beef? AP Photo/Nati Harnik Anna Mattila, Penn State The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic […]
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Fight for control threatens to destabilize and fragment the internet
Fight for control threatens to destabilize and fragment the internet International power plays are a threat to a stable, open internet.erhui1979/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Nick Merrill, University of California, Berkeley You try to use your credit card, but it doesn’t work. In fact, no one’s credit card works. You try to go to some news […]
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Lemon-Garlic Tenderloin with Warm Sorghum Salad
Add Powerful Pairings to Your Plate Lemon-Garlic Tenderloin with Warm Sorghum Salad. Joining loved ones at the family table is an important moment for many, both as a filling way to enjoy a meal and an emotionally satisfying way to catch up on all the day’s events. Make those moments count by combining nutritious ingredients […]
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The science of habits
The science of habits If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good one, psychologists have some tips By Stephanie Parker 7.15.2021 For many of us, the past year has disrupted deeply ingrained habits. Some people report exercising less, others are drinking more. As we look forward to life returning to some semblance of […]
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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 Sarah Baartman’s hips went from a symbol of exploitation to a source of empowerment for Black women In “BLACK EFFECT,” a track from Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 2018 collaborative album “EVERYTHING IS LOVE,” Beyoncé describes a quintessential Black female form: […]
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Chopped Chicken Taco Salad
Chopped Chicken Taco Salad As kids and parents return to busy schedules full of sports, homework and weeknight activities, building a plan for nutritious and easy meals can be challenging. Piecing together a menu that fuels active minds without spending hours in the kitchen is a common goal for many families. These recipes require minimal […]
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Sustainable Frittata – Deliver Flavor and Nutrition Despite Busy Schedules
Sustainable Frittata – Deliver Flavor and Nutrition Despite Busy Schedules. Whether you enjoy it together in the morning before getting the day started or mix it up with breakfast for dinner, this Sustainable Frittata is called “sustainable” because you can use leftover cheeses, veggies, ham, sausage and more to recycle ingredients you already have on […]
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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 online Technology can trip people up on the road to finding common ground. Johanna Svennberg/iStock via Getty Images Amanda Baughan, University of Washington Good-faith disagreements are a normal part of society and building strong relationships. Yet it’s difficult […]
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Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches for dinner. Whether you enjoy it together in the morning before getting the day started or mix it up with breakfast for dinner, this Sustainable Frittata is called “sustainable” because you can use leftover cheeses, veggies, ham, sausage and more to recycle ingredients you already have on […]
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Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese As kids and parents return to busy schedules full of sports, homework and weeknight activities, building a plan for nutritious and easy meals can be challenging. Piecing together a menu that fuels active minds without spending hours in the kitchen is a common goal for many families. Slow Cooker Macaroni […]
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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 human-caused climate change to heat waves. Ties to some other extremes aren’t as clear cut.AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino Scott Denning, Colorado State University Summer isn’t even half over, and we’ve seen heat waves in the Pacific Northwest and Canada […]
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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 Surrey Mars ain’t the kind of place to raise your kids, laments the Rocket Man in Elton John’s timeless classic. In fact, it’s cold as hell. But that doesn’t seem to worry a new generation of space entrepreneurs […]
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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 key to keeping it free from pathogens. Getty Images / Thomas Barwick Ruth S. MacDonald, Iowa State University Summer means cookouts, picnics and backyard barbecues. But a generous spread of food eaten outside raises some serious health questions. […]
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7 Frugal Gardening Tips and Tricks
7 Frugal Gardening Tips and Tricks – Gardening can be a simple way to beautify your yard, relieve stress and save money on your grocery bill, but like any hobby, you can get carried away buying necessary equipment. (Family Features) Fun, frugal and environmentally friendly, these tricks can help you create a cost-effective garden: Use […]
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