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Power Nappers
by Shay Maunz
How do you sleep? Maybe you cuddle up with a favorite blanket. You probably go to sleep in the evening and wake up in the morning. That’s how most people sleep. Animals sleep, too. But they don’t all sleep the same way. Some spend much more time asleep than we do. Some spend much less. Some animals sleep while they’re standing or moving.
Tourism sector to align with global sustainability goals
by TVBS
TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Ministry of Environment (MOENV, 環境部) announced a significant regulatory change on Tuesday (Dec. 24) aimed at reducing plastic waste in Taiwan's tourism sector. Starting Jan. 1, lodging operators must provide toiletries in large bottles instead of small ones under 180 milliliters.
From Screen to Scene - Social Media and Pop Culture Drive a New Wave of Travel in 2025
by Allianz Partners
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Americans plan their summer getaways there is a new influence steering their travel choices – social media and pop culture. Allianz Partners USA's annual Vacation Confidence Index* revealed travelers, especially younger generations, are increasingly planning trips inspired by viral destinations.
How to Organise Your Goals
by Quietly Conquer
Do you ever feel like your goals are mixed up, floating around in your head, half-formed and overwhelming your brain? Maybe you’ve got a notebook full of ideas, post-it notes scattered everywhere, or piles of unfinished to-do lists that you’ve abandoned as life quietly took over.
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Understanding Direction Based on the Sun
by Caitlin Dempsey
This lesson plan introduces the concept of direction to young children by using the location of the Sun in order to understand where east, west, north, and south are located. A video tutorial on how to figure out direction based on the Sun is available towards the end of this article.
3 Ways to Build Better Habits
by Corey Wilks Psy.D.
January 12 was National Quitters Day—the day most people quit their New Year’s resolutions. This means most people don’t even make it two weeks into building better habits. If you’re struggling to break bad habits or make good ones, here are three strategies psychologists use to help people build better habits: