This year’s winners did not disappoint. First place was awarded to Dr. Bruno Cisterna for his incredible image of mouse brain tumor cells, which sheds light on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and ALS. The 2024 competition continues to highlight how microscopy advances both art and science. More info: nikonsmallworld.com | Instagram | Facebook | x.com This year, the competition received about 2,100 photos from 80 different countries. “One of the main problems with neurodegenerative diseases is that we don’t fully understand what causes them,” said Dr....

Experts say that such behaviors instigate a self-perpetuating cycle, hampering our productivity, our happiness, and our health along the way. So incivility is like a virus. Contract the stuff, and there’s a big chance you can spread it without even consciously wanting to. Interested in which of its forms are the most common, Reddit user MaximumHemidrive asked others on the platform to share what people say and do without realizing it’s actually quite hurtful....

Lost_soul1981 , Outsite Co / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report M0FB , Alex Green / pexels (not the actual photo) Report EfficientBelief Report Other contributing factors include a lack of intimacy or compatibility (31%), arguing too much (31%), as well as financial stress (24%), and a lack of commitment (23%). Meanwhile, parenting differences, marrying too young, and having opposing values can also negatively impact a marriage. However, the latter affects only a small portion of couples....

In fact, folks have been creating entire threads, detailing their experiences with these personas. Here are a few from Quora. They should help you paint a more colorful portrait of the infamous stereotype. Cathleen Cooper , Jesse Zheng / pexels (not the actual photo) Report Jim Mowreader , João Pedro Lisboa / pexels (not the actual photo) Report Ana Southerington , Ketut Subiyanto / pexels (not the actual photo) Report...

So it should be no surprise that X is full of posts where moms and dads have described their children’s funny birthday party requests. Whether it’s huskies or Starbucks, some have also shared how they tried to make them a reality. Continue scrolling to check out the ones that we thought were the absolute best, and don’t miss the chat we had with our parenting expert Vicki Broadbent — you’ll find it in between the pictures....

AI image generators were first introduced a couple of years ago, enabling people to create pictures of incredible things and places that don’t exist in real life. However, I’ve never needed AI tools to capture such images. How is that possible, you may wonder? I spend long hours searching for these bizarre locations, then I take a train and travel to document them on my website, Off the Beaten Track, a project dedicated to exploring unusual places....

People say, some things are better left unsaid, which seems more true than ever when it comes to telling parents things you reeaaally don’t want them to know. Whether it’s questionable life choices, or quests you wish you never took part in, it often looks like it would be best to keep them to yourself for the sake of both yourself and your folks. Members of the ‘Ask Reddit’ community have opened up about things they wouldn’t want their parents to know after one of them started a discussion on the topic, and they got quite honest about it....

The “Stories about Kevin” internet group gathers the tales and exploits of some of the dumbest individuals out there. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the most egregious examples, and be sure to comment your own thoughts and experiences below. Image credits: NoahtheRed [deleted] , Leon Seibert / Unsplash Report ediblejetpack , Alejandro Luengo / Unsplash Report WeAreDestroyers , Vitor Castro / Pexels Report After all, most of us can relate to misfortune....

A teacher’s job is priceless in many ways, yet it is highly undervalued in today’s society. According to a 2022 survey, less than one in five teachers would encourage a young person to pursue a career in education. And you don’t have to look far to find the reasons. Low salaries are reason enough: the gap between the weekly wages of teachers and college graduates working in other professions grew to 26....

The solution involves delivering food to the most vulnerable strays. Due to the difficulty of reaching some locations, Prohor came up with the idea to use a drone and a remote control car with an attached bowl filled with cat food. The gear he’s utilizing includes an additional hidden camera that allows him not only to find cats hiding in remote places but also to document the moment when their meal is delivered and eaten....

There are plenty of ways parents bend the truth when talking to their kids every single day. And while honesty is definitely the best policy the majority of the time, a little white lie every now and then is harmless. Redditors have recently been sharing ethically questionable parenting hacks that moms and dads rely on, so we’ve gathered the most brilliant ones below. Keep reading to find a chat with parenting expert Amy Morrison, Founder of Pregnant Chicken, and be sure to upvote the tips that you’ll utilize with your own children!...

Below, you’ll find some of the cringiest posts from the Not Like The Other Girls subreddit. This group calls out “pick me girls” who have decided to put other women down in an attempt to prove how unique and special they are. Enjoy scrolling through these photos that might give you secondhand embarrassment, and be sure to upvote the ones that remind you to support other women! There’s nothing inherently wrong with being unique, and we all have special quirks that will make us stand out....

In the US, for example, 73% of adults say the phrase “I think of myself as a lifelong learner” applies “very well” to them and another 20% say it applies “somewhat well.” So to keep your curiosity burning, we decided it’s about time to throw in a few more recent posts from the subreddit ‘Today I Learned.’ This online community with 35 million members keeps sharing interesting facts and pictures that continually expand our horizons and challenge our perspectives....

Sometimes, parents might have some exceptionally odd or unusual instructions. That’s evident from these two threads on Quora about the weirdest and most inappropriate requests babysitters got from parents. The people in the answers shared stories that make them scratch their heads to this day. And what about you, babysitting Pandas? Have you ever had a particularly jarring or strange babysitting experience? If so, don’t hesitate to share it with us in the comments!...

That’s why the digital world is full of memes that friendly mock the quirks and oddities of these generations. Bored Panda scoured the web and curated a list of some of the best ones. All you have to do is scroll down and enjoy! While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out a conversation with a leading expert on Generation Z, Corey Seemiller, PhD, who kindly agreed to answer some questions about these age groups....

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Someone asked “What’s your most unexpectedly genius decision made on a whim?” and people shared their best stories. From chance encounters with their soulmates, to inexplicably avoiding disasters, people show just how magical life can sometimes be. So get comfortable, upvote your favorites, and be sure to comment your own thoughts below. RyeDoll13 , Just Me/flickr Report illpoet , cottonbro studio/pexels Report browncoat47 , Andrea Piacquadio/pexels Report Old-Albatross-7684 , Marcus Aurelius/pexels Report...

Cleveland Clinic adds that dad’s parietal lobes also shrink, a part of the brain that gives your pops a sense of direction (2). Meanwhile, James K Rillingis, professor and department chair of anthropology at Emory College, points out that men, when they become dads, suffer a marked loss of testosterone, influencing their sex drive, mood, and changes in muscle and fat ratios (Aeon, 2020) (3). Adding to the notion, in 2023, Easyjet surveyed a thousand teens about their holiday experiences with their families (5)....

The “Introverts of Society” Instagram page shares relatable and hilarious memes and posts for people who love some peace and quiet. So get comfortable, close your windows, turn off your notifications before you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and share your thoughts in the comments section below. More info: Instagram To set the record straight, it’s generally best to see it as a spectrum. A person, for example, might be more introverted than they are extroverted but possess traits from both....

Remington Robinson does his painting on Altoids can lids, meaning that the paintings are both small and are meant to be displayed on a flat surface. Robinson is also a master of plein air paintings that are drawn outdoors. So, usually, the artist is inspired by beautiful landscapes, cityscapes, and, from time to time, a coffee cup. More info: Instagram | remingtonrobinson.com | remingtonrobinson.com | tiktok.com Follow Bored Panda on Google News!...