Stream of Consciousness
Scientists Find Molecule That Blocks Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
Australian scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in neurodegenerative disease research. By identifying a small molecule that blocks cell death, researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute may have found a potential treatment path for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The molecule targets the BAX protein, which damages mitochondria and causes neuron death. This research opens new possibilities for developing drugs that could slow or stop the progression of these challenging neurological conditions
By SANJIB DEYabout a year ago in Humans
10 Things I Appreciate About Me
This article is a submission to Rick Henry Christopher's Self-Appreciation Challenge. Acknowledging 10 things that I appreciate about myself and then writing them down was extremely uncomfortable for me... and lead directly to this first 'thing'. (Note that Things are arranged in no particular order.)
By Judey Kalchik about a year ago in Humans
Be The Person Your Dog Thinks You Are
“Bob, Bob, Bob wake up! Wake up!” “Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmph” “Bob, Dad needs us! Wake up!” “Lois, dad’s fine. Humans have these things called thumbs that let them take care of themselves. It’s midday nap time. Bob’s midday nap time is sacred. You’ve got a lot to learn, little pup.”
By Matthew J. Frommabout a year ago in Humans
The Moral Cost of Economic Inequality
Economic inequality is not just a problem of income gaps it is a mirror that reflects the moral and structural failings of modern societies. While global wealth has grown at unprecedented rates, that prosperity has not been shared equitably. Instead, it has become increasingly concentrated in the hands of a few. The consequences are not only economic but deeply social and moral. To understand the full weight of this issue, we must look beyond numbers and ask what kind of world we are creating when so much is held by so few.
By Fred Bradfordabout a year ago in Humans
The Ultimate Guide to Remote Work Success in 2025
In the spring of 2020, the world saw a big change. Companies quickly moved to remote work. To succeed in this new world, you need more than just internet. You must stay productive, manage your time well, and keep work and life balanced.
By LaMarion Zieglerabout a year ago in Humans
"I've been trying to figure you out"
We were at a bar last night, well, a theatre bar, Soho Theatre bar to be exact. Possibly my favourite place in London, the only place I have left laced with over a decade of memories, the place that feels a bit like Home. And there we were sipping on frozen margaritas, about to watch a sell-out show by the FABULOUS Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine (link below if you fancy looking, some great clips online). And as we sipped I let slip that one of my biggest dreams was to have my poster on the wall in the Soho Theatre Bar, it's covered, absolutely covered with hundreds if not thousands of posters from shows over the last few decades, and everytime I go more shows are added, older ones peaking through, a gorgeous patchwork of comedy and theatre and odd little quirky or controversial shows that wouldn't have found a home anywhere else but there.
By Kirstyn Brookabout a year ago in Humans
Ten Superpowers by Rick Henry Christopher. Top Story - May 2025.
I am giving this a try. Of course my entry will not be judged nor will I be in the running for any of the prizes. But I figure if I’m putting the challenge out there I might as well attempt the challenge myself.
By Rick Henry Christopher about a year ago in Humans
The Love Renaissance: What Gen Z's Relationships Reveal About Modern Connection
Are Gen Zers sabotaging the true essence of romance or redefining it? Or they simply might be building something more intentional, resilient, and emotionally intelligent than any generation before. Once upon a time, romance came with rules. Handwritten letters, carefully curated phone calls, and silent nods of the elderly were the foundational stance of old-school love. But now, emojis, dating apps, and Instagram reels document love stories.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Humans
