September 9, 2024

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Retirement doesn’t just raise financial concerns – it can also mean feeling unmoored and irrelevant
- Marianne Janack, John Stewart Kennedy Professor of Philosophy, Hamilton College
If you have spent 40 years of your life working 40 hours a week, retirement isn’t just a financial consideration, writes a philosopher.
The Catholic Church is using the upcoming Paris Olympics to engage young people − but several popes have already promoted sports as a way to teach Christian values
- A. Jaime Morales Jr., Doctoral Student, University of Connecticut
The use of sport as an evangelical tool is not new for the Catholic Church. Pope Pius X welcomed athletes in 1905 for the first international gymnastics competition in the Vatican gardens.
The Art of Climbing: a brief history of photographing rock-climbing
- Simon Bainbridge, Professor in English, Lancaster University
Photography and rock-climbing have always shared a close relationship.
Why is free time still so elusive?
- Gary Cross, Distinguished Professor of Modern History, Penn State
In 1930, economist John Maynard Keynes famously predicted that within a century, the normal workweek would decrease to 15 hours. Why was he wrong?
The strange history of ice cream flavours – from brown bread to Parmesan and paté
- Lindsay Middleton, Food Historian and Knowledge Exchange Associate, University of Glasgow
Chicken pâté was mixed with gravy, gelatine and whipped cream, before being frozen in decorative cups.
Cosy gaming: how curling up with Animal Crossing is changing what it means to be a gamer
- Conor Mckeown, Lecturer in Digital Media, University of Stirling
Far from high adrenaline combat or difficult puzzle solving, cosy gamers seek respite in their choice of games – but where did the trend come from? A gaming expert explains.
Want to pre-drink before going out? It probably won’t save you money, and can be risky to boot
- Kim M Caudwell, Lecturer - Psychology | Chair, Researchers in Behavioural Addictions, Alcohol and Drugs (BAAD), Charles Darwin University
You might think it’s fine to have a few with friends before heading for a night out, but alcohol-related harms actually increase with pre-drinking.
American workers feel alienated, helpless and overwhelmed – here’s one way to alleviate their malaise
- Alec Stubbs, Postdoctoral Fellow of Philosophy, UMass Boston
What if the best parts of two competing visions for a solution were brought together?
Women are too tired and time-strapped for board games due to shrinking leisure time
- Tanya A Pobuda, PhD Candidate, Graduate/Research Assistant, Communication and Culture, Toronto Metropolitan University
The growing leisure gap has a huge impact on women’s ability to engage with the board game hobby.
The power of short breaks, movement and other practices on improving mental health – 4 essential reads
- Michelle McAdams, University Relationship + Internship Manager
Researchers suggest it is important to build daily habits that support mental well-being and seek care when necessary.
Via (often painful) surgical procedures costing up to $15,000, more men are using Covid-era downtime to “grow” new thatches.
New York’s Hudson River Valley has been transformed by upstart boutiques, upcycling and handcrafted everything. These three weekend itineraries let you sample it all, from reimagined hotels to weirdly wonderful food.
At a time of year when people are looking for light wines, our wine columnist went out in search of the lighthearted. While these wines may have silly names, they’re no lightweights in terms of quality.
Whether you’re prepping for wildfire season, trying to get your allergies under control or just looking for relief from dry skin, one of these devices can help.
Some design pros say today’s patio-ready bubble chairs and blow-up chaises are a fresh take on a pop classic. Others say they’re just too tween. We let them duke it out.

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