Viral photo of dogs on public transit sparks debate: ‘People need to respect public spaces’

Viral photo of dogs on public transit sparks debate: ‘People need to respect public spaces’

A photo of two dogs sitting on passenger seats on a Sydney light rail service has ignited a heated debate online, with many labelling the act as “entitled.” The image, posted to Reddit, shows two small dogs seated next to their owners, who are holding onto their leashes. “Typical entitled dog owners flouting public transport … Read more

Devil’s playground: Ugly turf wars erupt over kiddie fun spaces in NYC’s luxury apartment buildings

Devil’s playground: Ugly turf wars erupt over kiddie fun spaces in NYC’s luxury apartment buildings

Spring can’t come soon enough for parents who live in the city’s upscale apartment buildings — and say that their posh communal playrooms have turned into a circle of hell since it’s too cold to play outside The increasingly popular amenities, which many note are godsends, have become the site of turf wars over broken toys, … Read more

Bunkers aren’t just for billionaires: Inside underground spaces for average Americans

Bunkers aren’t just for billionaires: Inside underground spaces for average Americans

If you’re trying to prepare for a devastating natural disaster, potential nuclear warfare or looming doomsday, it turns out you don’t have to be a billionaire (or millionaire) to do so. “Our primary customers are anywhere from middle class to pretty wealthy people,” USA Bunker Company founder and president Todd Stump told FOX News Digital. “They’re pretty … Read more

Time spent in blue spaces benefits children in later life, says study

Time spent in blue spaces benefits children in later life, says study

Childhood days on the beach or messing around in rivers can have significant lasting benefits for our wellbeing in adulthood, according to a study. It found that exposure to blue spaces – such as coasts, rivers and lakes – as a child made revisiting blue spaces in adulthood more likely, as these adults showed greater … Read more

Positive Childhood Experiences of Blue Spaces Linked to Better Adult Well-Being – Neuroscience News

Positive Childhood Experiences of Blue Spaces Linked to Better Adult Well-Being – Neuroscience News

Summary: Positive exposure to blue spaces, such as spending time playing at coastal locations or at lakes, during childhood is associated with a greater sense of well-being later in life. Source: University of Exeter New research based on data from 18 countries concludes that adults with better mental health are more likely to report having … Read more