Studies show too much noise, particularly loud, irregular noise, can hurt a child’s brain development, because if sound is irregular, it distracts our brains and makes concentration more difficult. Source: Children need quiet environments to help early brain development : NPR
Mamavation tested cooking oils (olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, ghee, & tallow) at an EPA-certified lab for phthalates. Source: Cooking Oils Tested for Phthalates – Comprehensive Guide – MAMAVATION
How Trader Joe’s remains a beloved brand despite record product recalls, safety violations, worker misconduct complaints, and an environmental record that belies its reputation. Source: Trader Joe’s is not what you think – Fast Company
Despite fewer clicks, copyright fights, and sometimes iffy answers, AI could unlock new ways to summon all the world’s knowledge. Source: AI is weaving itself into the fabric of the internet with generative search | MIT Technology Review
It’s amazing how much you can grow on 1/3 of an acre. Source: Man shares how he transformed his yard into a ‘food paradise’ – Upworthy
Source: Mount Sinai-Led Team Enhances Automated Method to Detect Common Sleep Disorder Affecting Millions | Mount Sinai – New York
I switched phone plans. Suddenly I was locked out of everything from Amazon to unemployment benefits. Source: Take It From Me: Never Get a New Phone Number, It’s a Tech Nightmare – Business Insider
No more separate battery products to power your home, off-grid, camping or RV. Bluetti unveiled its new line that can do it all. Source: Bluetti Is Solving a Common Problem With Home and Portable Batteries at CES 2025 – CNET
Kia pulled the covers off three electric vans. The first to arrive will be the PV5, a mid-size hauler that can quickly swap bodies to switch from a cargo van to a robotaxi. Source: Kia Reveals Modular EV Van Lineup at CES—Will Hit the Road in 2025
Dexcom is bringing generative AI to Stelo users, starting with weekly personalized reports about their glucose Source: Dexcom launches generative AI platform for Stelo users