In A New Paper, A Team Of Philosophers And Psychologists At Johns Hopkins University Claims To Have Finally

In a new paper, a team of philosophers and psychologists at Johns Hopkins University claims to have finally settled an ancient debate: whether you can actually hear the sound of silence.

In a mind-bending conclusion, they found that you absolutely can.

(via Scientists Discover That You Can Hear Silence)

Is it an Irish goodbye, a French exit, or "to leave the English way?"

You can do it Irish, Polish, English, or French. No matter the style, it feels just as good.

In the US, the “Irish exit” or “Irish goodbye” is a satisfying way to deal with pleasantry-overload: When it’s time to leave a party, make a beeline for the door. Don’t tell anyone; don’t thank the host; just get out of there. What you call this rejection of a polite farewell, however, depends on where you live.

Dogs probably dream about their owners while they sleep, a Clinical and Evolutionary Psychologist at Harvard Medical School has said.

“Forest bathing,” or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese term that emerged in the 1980s. Its practitioners say benefits include feeling less stress, boosting your immune system, and even increasing your levels of anti-cancer proteins.

(via Expert reveals unexpected health benefits of 'forest bathing': 'We have a biological need to connect with nature')

Whatever your method, the message from the experts is clear: Getting outside and into nature is good for you.

Using the wind force captured by its two giant, controllable sails to boost its speed, Pyxis Ocean reportedly saved an average of 3.3 tons of fuel each day. And in optimal weather conditions, its trips through portions of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans reduced fuel consumption by over 12 tons a day.

A cargo ship’s ‘WindWing’ sails saved it up to 12 tons of fuel per day

Walking the entire length of Manhattan with Jack Coyne and looking at every sign along the route.