Obituaries preserve what families most want remembered about the people they cherish most. Across time, they also reveal the values each era chose to honor. In a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, we analyzed 38[...]
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Dakota Gardener: The houseplant you didn’t know you needed — Growing rosemary indoors
Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. It tastes, smells and looks good. This woody shrub is great for outdoor herb gardens. Able to withstand periods of high heat and drought, it is one of the easier plants to grow. Rosemary also[...]
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Prairie Fare: How can you take a bite out of food costs?
I picked up some food items from the grocery store for some work-related videos and paid for them with a credit card. I needed my receipt in order to be reimbursed, so I carefully tucked it into my purse — or so[...]
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What we eat is making us obese and sick — but science shows solutions are within reach
Kevin Hall reshaped nutrition research in 2019 when his controlled study showed that ultra-processed foods can override appetite and quietly add hundreds of calories a day. His new book Food Intelligence revisits that finding and argues that the problem goes well beyond[...]
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Watch: Why Leftover Pizza Is Actually Healthier: The Science of “Resistant Starch”
Leftover pizza may have just earned a surprising nutritional upgrade. Researchers studying how starchy foods behave when cooled found that pizza crust—along with rice, pasta, and potatoes—develops what’s called “resistant starch.” Once cooled below about 40 degrees, those starches link into chains[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Consider a Kalanchoe this holiday season
NDSU Extension - Burleigh County It’s that time of year again — garden centers and greenhouses are well-stocked with beautiful holiday plants. They make great gifts for friends and families. Nothing looks better on a table or desk than a blooming Christmas[...]
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A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here’s how to do it
Social media breaks aren’t just a trend — new research suggests they may make a real difference. A study published in JAMA Network Open found that young adults who cut back on social media for just one week saw noticeable drops in[...]
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How to Be Human: Kahlil Gibran’s Recipe for Our Spiritual Perfection as a Species
Sometimes, when the world seems overwhelmed by conflict and crisis, it’s easy to feel lost and forget our fundamental capacity for good. We invent gods to reflect our best selves, yet the truth is, we are our own shepherds. In this short[...]
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Parents say online blackmail of kids is rising—and AI is making a bad problem worse
Concerns about online safety are growing, and a new survey from the U.K. puts stark numbers behind what many families already feel: digital spaces aren’t nearly as safe as they should be. About one in five parents say they know a child[...]
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Prairie Fare: The leaf monster workout — Fitness hidden in fall chores
“You look like a leaf monster!” I said to my dog, who trotted in the back door. His wiry fur was completely covered in crispy leaves. Our 40-year-old maple tree had finally dropped its leaves, and our dog rolled in them. Our[...]
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Scientists Reveal What Black Friday Is Doing to Your Brain
Every November, Black Friday arrives with big claims of massive savings and “one-day-only” deals. We are bombarded with offers that seem too good to pass up. But beneath all this lies something far more strategic. Black Friday is not simply about a[...]
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Meta allegedly buried internal research on social media harms
Concerns about social media’s effect on kids are back in the spotlight as newly released court filings accuse Meta of shelving internal research that showed its platforms could harm young users. Attorneys general, school districts, and parents say Facebook and Instagram knew[...]
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Dakota Gardener: A thankful gardener
By Carrie Knutson, Horticulture agent NDSU Extension – Grand Forks County The gardening season has officially ended. Hopefully, you have everything ready for winter and are ready to enjoy the holiday season. As I prepare for the holiday season, I am also[...]
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Minot Airport Director shares tips for holiday traveling
The week of Thanksgiving is the busiest airline travel time of the year, but there are ways to make your trip less stressful. “During the holidays, we tend to have a lot of passengers who don’t travel on a regular basis,” Minot[...]
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Why Don’t People Return Their Shopping Carts? A (Somewhat) Scientific Investigation
You've probably noticed them: rogue shopping carts scattered across parking lots like metal tumbleweeds. A psychologist spent months analyzing hundreds of confrontations between cart abandoners and those who call them out, and what he found is revealing. The excuses range from creative[...]
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A New Kind of Vaccine Offers Hope for Surviving Pancreatic Cancer
Cancer research is edging into a new frontier, and scientists say one of its most promising tools is something most of us first met during the pandemic: mRNA vaccines. Long before they helped fend off COVID-19, researchers were exploring how this technology[...]