Life Lessons on Swiss Waters

I'd made some unusual plans for my trip to Switzerland—wild swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking—so I was prepared for some novel experiences. But I also found some unexpected life lessons on the way. 

Hot and (Un)bothered

Eye Health Epidemic

What’s behind the sharp increase in short-sightedness?

My Stutter, Myself

If others don’t notice my stutter, can I really call myself a stutterer?

The Upside of Getting Lost

I was in the woods with my family and we’d lost our way. My phone was dead. It was getting dark. How could this possibly be a good thing?

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Modification

A Queensland mechanic customizes bikes so veterans can get riding again

I Tried It! Exercises to Relieve Tech Neck

You can spot someone who spends hours on devices pretty easily: slumped back, rounded shoulders, forward jutting head, muscle pain ... sound familiar? Here's how to ease the tech-neck problem.

Caught on Camera

The one gift of moving work to online spaces? Beautiful new ways for people to make messes at meetings.

Kitt: The Courageous K-9

Officer Bill Cushing needed a partner. His dog needed a purpose. Together, they rescued each other

Everyday Heroes: A School for the Displaced

Estefanía Rebellón is helping provide an education to children living in migrant camps

He Opened up the Arctic

“You don’t just sit and wait for adventure to come,” famed polar explorer Knud Rasmussen liked to explain. “You go out and make it happen!”

Byte-Size Blues

I Tried it! The 7-Day Digital Detox

Could you get through seven days without looking at a device? I tried—here’s what happened 

Have Child, Will Travel

Bringing my kid on my around-the-world adventures helped me see her in new and unexpected ways