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“Color Cloud: Let's Pay Attention” by Jessica Poundstone
The hidden possibilities of games in education
Can games like Minecraft be used to optimize learning? Some researchers think so
Super Mario 64 used rock-solid 3D to create a world of dreams and delight
It’s what the designers at Nintendo were able to communicate with that extra dimension that made the game such a breakthrough for me.
Games for Change: FIGHT BACK
A media-maker profile of Céline Tricart and Marie Blondiaux, co-founders of Covern Studios, the developers of the VR self-defense game FIGHT BACK.
The link between virtual tourism and well-being
Travel doesn’t have to be black and white. The choices don’t have to be go or don’t go. Virtual tourism offers an in-between option that still might promote your well-being.
Somatic mindfulness exercise: walk in the woods
Walk in the woods, a somatic, meditative exercise, celebrates seven-year-old Rudy's return to his grandma's woods this summer.
How animation stirs up awe
As the credits rolled after watching "Soul," the resonance of its message lingered, prompting a digital dive into the science behind the awe-stirring sensations.
Games for Change: Dr. Kris Alexander
A media-maker profile of Dr. Kris Alexander, professor of video games at Toronto University.
Apps that make long-distance friendships less work and more fun
Staying close despite distance is easier with a variety of communication tools.
The transformative power of supporting creators online
The Internet has revolutionized the way we exchange art and foster connection.
Feeling down? It might be time for some opposite action
Stuck in a rut? It might be time to try something different — perhaps even the opposite of what you’ve been doing.
Somatic mindfulness: papillon
Take a moment to immerse yourself in this butterfly-focused exploration guided by French seven-year-old Zoey.
Staging medicine as a neurologist and playwright
What happens when a neurologist is also a playwright?
Vinyl and the art of listening offline
Listening to a record creates no new data, why is that so rare? With seemingly everyone listening in, records help you keep them out.
Finding sex-positive self-love online
What happens when experts in intimacy take their sex-positive coaching skills online? A bunch of people start benefiting from the helpful tips, that’s what.
What Swingers can teach us about healthy male friendship
This ‘90s classic got something right that we could still use more of today
Our brains aren’t computers and that’s a good thing
Our human mind does compute, but not like a computer
The new wave of wellness: functional mushrooms take over TikTok
Functional mushrooms have gone viral and knowledge of their benefits is spreading like spores
Video gaming for mental health
Exploring the benefits of video game therapy for mental well-being
Want to feel more comfortable in your body? Social media can actually help sometimes
Self-expression through fashion is often more commonly seen in those with smaller bodies, but body-positive social media accounts are helping to inspire change.
Can video games help with pain?
There’s been a flood of recent research showing that games can potentially help people and things are likely to get better when it comes to treating pain with interactive games.