Posts by Ava Linker

News
April 24, 2026

Why Swedish Schools Are Cutting Back on Digital Learning and Bringing Back Textbooks

Sweden’s eagerness to embrace digital learning may have been to its detriment. Like the rest of the world, the country wanted to be at the forefront when technology seemed to be the future. It became a global leader in digital schooling, and even preschoolers were required to use digital tools as of 2019. But that mandate has since been revoked, starting in 2025.

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Health
March 21, 2026

New Studies Suggest That Birdwatching Will Help Boost Your Brain Health

Birdwatching is often seen as a leisurely outdoor hobby, one easy to overlook in these fast-paced times. But there’s good reason to pick up your binoculars. Recent studies indicate birdwatching could potentially have major advantages for brain health. Researchers have discovered physiological differences in the brains of seasoned birdwatchers that are linked to improved perception, attention, and memory.

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Illusion
March 2, 2026

Ingenious Gift Wrapping Paper Looks and Feels Like Bread

There’s a particular hesitation that arises when receiving a beautifully wrapped gift, where you almost don’t want to tear the paper. Tokyo-based designer Tsujio Ippei takes things a step further with his creation called Bakermee. The series of hyperrealistic wrapping paper is one that you’d not only want to visually savor but it might even make you want to take a bite!

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Endangered Animals
February 9, 2026

Beloved African Elephant Craig the “Super Tusker” Dies at 54 Years Old

One of the most beloved African elephants has sadly passed away at the age of 54 due to natural causes. The “super tusker” known as Craig lived and died at Amboseli National Park in Kenya. It is with much grief that the native people, conservationist community, and all who knew Craig throughout his life, say goodbye. Craig lived a peaceful, solitary life.

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My Modern Met

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