Finland to give equal months of paid leave to both parents
While the world is still catching up, Finland announces a plan for mothers and fathers to take up to 6.2 months of leave. A combined total of roughly 14 months of leave are allowed.
Tag: Health
Can Bee Venom Treat Lyme Disease?
Katy Vine for Texas Monthly writes: Perhaps, instead of destroying the bacteria directly, the venom’s effect is indirect, kick-starting the immune system. Bee venom studies have shown promise…
Ancient Greece, Funerals Rites and the Evolution of Celery
Anne Ewbank at Atlas Obscura writes: Back then, it was a very different celery. Native to the Mediterranean and Middle East, wild celery has thin stalks and a…
The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders
Joshua Hunt for Pacific Standard Magazine writes: The name of the restaurant was 注文を間違える料理店, which means “The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders.” While its chefs are young professionals, the…
In Defense of the 4-day Workweek
Charlotte Graham-McLay for the New York Times: The firm ran the experiment — which reduced the workweek to 32 hours from 40 — in March and April this…
Let’s Take a Walk
Living in NYC, I walk a lot. Looking over my Activity Record on my iPhone, my average step count is probably run-of-the-mill for most New Yorkers. It should come as…
First-ever HD Footage of Cells in Motion
Researchers combined two forms of photography that drastically reduces the destruction of cells: The current microscope fills a 10-foot-long table. “It’s a bit of a Frankenstein’s monster right…