New Research Links Awe to Good Health

Curiosity may not have killed the cat; instead the feeling might have improved its health. Research recently published in the journal “Emotion” is hinting towards some serious benefits for having a sense of wonder. Lead study author Jennifer E. Stellar found a strong correlation between people who experienced more positive emotions and fewer inflammatory markers—which are known to be linked to heart disease and cancer. …

A Smarter Jump Rope

The humble jump rope has been hailed as one of the most efficient exercise tools in existence, yet it often takes a back seat to more advanced equipment. Tangram Factory is hoping to change this by upgrading its handles with sensors and adding LEDs to the rope itself. The new “Smart Rope” will pair with an app and will be able to count jumps, track …

10 Years of YouTube

This month marks 10 years of hypnotizing, work-hindering entertainment from YouTube, and to help celebrate its anniversary, The Daily Conversation compiled 101 of the video-sharing service’s greatest hits. The clip begins with YouTube’s first ever-video posted by its co-founder, Jawed Karim, of him at the zoo. The compilation then cycles through the evolution of viral videos from “Charlie Bit Me” to “I’m on a Boat,” …