Volcano eruptions can influence the climate by releasing sulphur dioxideShutterstock/Daniel Lopez Toriello The largest volcanic eruption in human history resulted in a few years of warm weather, according to an analysis of ancient sediments, and not a severe volcanic winter as some researchers had thought. The Toba supervolcano, located on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, erupted 74,000 years ago, shooting thousands of cubic kilometres of volcanic material into the atmosphere. “There is no doubt that the Toba super-eruption was colossal,” says Michael Petraglia…

Bryan Myers, the president and CEO of Solidcore. Courtesy of Bryan Myers, Ava Horton/BI 2025-04-25T23:53:59Z Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Bryan Myers, the president and CEO of fitness company Solidcore, starts his days at 6 a.m. His days often involve eating a big breakfast, leading his team in workouts, and attending meetings. He values being more than just a CEO and leaves the office around 5 p.m. to spend time with his family. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bryan Myers, the president and CEO of fitness company Solidcore, who lives in Washington, DC. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I always knew I had a passion for business. It was very present, even in my childhood. I tried to start businesses like door-to-door fruit sales and a babysitting agency — I had that entrepreneurial bug. I followed that passion and went to college for business, but when I graduated, I still couldn't answer the question of what I wanted to be when I grew up.I decided to kick the can down the road and go into consulting, thinking it would be a great way to see a bunch of different functional areas within a business and help me decide. I had an amazing experience as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group for nearly five years.But working with the largest companies in the world showed me what I was missing — the opportunity to help build a company. In 2014, I decided to leave my cushy job and join the leadership team at Sweetgreen as director of financial planning. During my time there, the team and I grew the brand and refined what the company would become.I also discovered Solidcore. It was where I went when I was stressed at work and when I wanted to be reminded of home while traveling. Myers used to attend Solidcore classes when he was stressed at work. Photo courtesy of Bryan Myers A few years later, when a former consulting colleague introduced me to the founder of Solidcore, I left my role as vice president of new store development at Sweetgreen to join Solidcore as COO. Now, seven years later, I'm the president and CEO.Here's what a typical day in my life looks like.I usually wake up around 6 a.mThe first thing I do is walk my dog for 20 to 30 minutes. It's a great way for both of us to get some movement in. While I walk, I catch up on two things — my Whoop stats and the business. Myers and his dog. Bryan Myers I like to check out my Whoop stats to see how I slept, my resting heart rate, and my heart rate variability (HRV). It gives me a baseline for the day and helps me determine how my body is feeling and what I need to do to make sure I'm showing up at my best.Then, I look at Solidcore's real-time dashboards to see things like cash sales, studio visitation, and membership growth. It allows me to walk into the day knowing what our opportunities and challenges might be.When I'm back from my walk, we're thrust into family get-ready timeI have a toddler, so my husband and I get him and ourselves ready. We're usually all out the door by about 7:15. My husband is an elementary school principal in northern Virginia, so he heads to school, and on the way, we split up drop-off duties with me usually taking our dog to and him taking our toddler to their respective daycares. I'm usually at the office between 7:45 and 8 a.m. to get the day started.Even with the busy mornings, I'm a big breakfast eater. I eat in our office's communal kitchen — it's also a nice way for me to greet our team members as they arrive. My typical breakfast is a frozen bag of broccoli — the entire bag steamed — with four hard-boiled eggs and an English muffin. I believe it's the most important meal of the day and opt for something that gives me energy.During the day, I do the typical things you'd expect a CEO to do — go to meetings and spend time with the teamRight now, we're growing a lot, and it's exciting to see the impact we're having as we enter more communities and see new people walk through our doors. When I joined the company, we had 25 locations, and now we're almost at 140 in 26 states. When I first started at Solidcore as COO, a lot of my role was about 'doing.' I was negotiating deals with landlords or hiring. Now, my role is much more oriented toward vision. It's focused on questions like, "Where are we going to be in five years?" or "Who are the team members or functions we need to add to this company?"I also spend a lot of my time on the road, seeing our teams and helping them feel connected to the mission and the vision of our company, as well as making sure they feel seen, appreciated, and inspired. Myers at a dinner with Solidcore coaches. Photo courtesy of Bryan Myers I'm also finding ways to continue the magic our founder created while creating my own legacy and strategyAfter I became CEO, we made a big push to get people better pricing in exchange for their locking in and being a part of the community as members.We've also thought about race, age, body type — everything that can make people feel excluded from a fitness experience. We want people to look at our coaching wall and see themselves in a coach. Myers with Solidcore coaches Bryan Myers We're also thinking about how we build products to help all people, whether they're super athletes or at the start of their fitness journeys. One of the ways we've done this is by introducing new class formats for those at different fitness levels, like our Starter50 and Advanced50.I love working out with my teamOne of the amazing things about working at a company like Solidcore is that we have a lot of flexibility; it's not uncommon for the folks who work at HQ to hop out and do a team sweat together. It might be at Solidcore — because, of course, we love Solidcore — but it might also be at another studio around our neighborhood. It breaks up the day and re-energizes us for what comes next. Myers with team members and clients after coaching a class. Photo courtesy of Bryan Myers I love working out with our teams and often coach multiple times a week when I travel. A lot of business leaders take their teams out to dinner or happy hour, but coaching a class is another way for me to connect in a way that feels authentically Solidcore.Another way I connect with people is through my social media presenceI'm very intentional in showing people that I'm more than just the title of CEO — I'm a father, I like to travel, I lip sync to Beyoncé, and I enjoy hosting dinner parties with my friends. I think that helps people relate to me and realize that you don't have to be stuffy or robotic to be a CEO. Myers and his husband on a bike ride around Mexico City. Bryan Myers I also take time to get involved in organizations and philanthropic causes I care aboutI'm a strategic advisory council member for the Health & Fitness Association (previously known as IHRSA) because I believe that industries don't advance without people doing the work to help advance them.I also support The Ridley Scholarship Fund, which paid for my university experience and changed my trajectory by allowing me to be involved with extracurriculars and the student experience instead of thinking about work or having to pay off loans. Myers with members of the Health and Fitness Association lobbying on Capitol Hill for the PHIT ACT. Photo courtesy of Bryan Myers I usually head home from the office around 5 p.m., and then jump into family timeMy husband and I make and eat dinner, catch up on the day, and play with our son. We really soak it all in before he goes to bed at 7 p.m.Once he goes to bed, my routine includes a combination of a few different things. Our mantra at Solidcore is to be the strongest version of yourself, and one of the ways I do that is by being a continuous learner. Sometimes it's reading — I've been reading "Strength to Strength." Other times, it's taking a Spanish lesson, which I've been doing with a tutor for the last three years.I also take time to catch up with friends through text, FaceTime, or Zoom. It's also a time to tap back into work and finish all the things I didn't get done before I left the office. I try to limit working in the evenings to no more than two hours so I can be ready to attack the next day.I end my day between 10 and 10:30 p.m.I wind down like a typical millennial — by scrolling through TikTok and catching up on funny trends as I decompress from the stress of running a growing business.It takes a village for me to stay energized and excited about my work. My husband, our family, my executive coach, and my assistant all support me. Myers with his family. Photo courtesy of Bryan Myers. A lot of people look at successful people and think they do it all, but no one can do it all. The only way you can get to those levels of success is with an incredible community.If you're a CEO and would like to share your daily routine, contact this editor, Jane Zhang, at janezhang@businessinsider.com. Recommended video

Creatine — yes, the favorite of gym rats everywhere, a supplement many of us have taken ourselves — is a naturally occurring compound that is already found inside each person. Scientists have been studying creatine since the 1830s and, for more than a century, we have known that it was pivotal for producing energy in our muscles. That, as anybody who was alive in the ’90s may remember, is how creatine first exploded as a consumer product. Swedish researchers published influential research in 1992 demonstrating creatine supplementation’s effectiveness in improving stamina and recovery during the short bursts of physical exercise. It didn’t take long after that for creatine supplements to hit the shelves of drugstores and workout gyms nationwide. And it was popular. Not only was it cheap — a 10-ounce jar of creatine costs $17 on Amazon — but it was also an easy way for bodybuilders and exercise enthusiasts to improve their performance. Today, as many as one in four adults say they have used creatine; $400 million worth of it is sold in the US every year.And this was a supplement that really worked: A 2018 meta-analysis of the available research concluded that creatine is “the most effective nutritional supplement available to athletes to increase high intensity exercise capacity and muscle mass during training.” Across years of studies, no dangerous side effects have been detected. But the most surprising use of creatine supplements is in a setting that could not be further from the image of jacked-up bodybuilders pumping iron: treating depression.In the early 2000s, scientists established creatine’s importance not only for muscle use but also for brain function. The compound helps your brain to convert nutrients into energy and scientists concluded that poor metabolism could help to explain various psychiatric disorders, including depression. In layman’s terms, if your brain wasn’t processing energy efficiently, it could have these negative side effects. If that were true, it would follow that more creatine could improve a person’s brain metabolism and thereby ease their depression. A decade ago, the first clinical trials began testing whether creatine supplements improved depression among people who were also receiving antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapy. The results have been impressive: A 2024 meta-review concluded that creatine had proven its effectiveness in supplementing those other treatments, leading people to feel better more quickly and be less likely to experience depression again.Now comes a new study, out of India, suggesting creatine could be helpful in treating depression without antidepressants being involved — a preliminary but potentially important finding as we search for cheaper and easier ways to provide help to more people who need it.A fascinating new creatine depression study in IndiaThe study, published earlier this year, was tiny and flew under the radar: 100 participants, in Dehradun, a city of 800,000 in India’s far north. Lead researcher Nima Norbu Sherpa of Glasgow Caledonian University received a grant from an India-based charity, the Universal Human Rights and Social Development Association, to run the experiment.The setting is telling: Part of creatine’s appeal in mental health treatment is not only its potential efficacy but also that it’s cheap and doesn’t require a professional clinician; patients can take it on their own. That made Dehradun, a developing city with a lot of low-income patients and relatively few mental health clinicians, a logical place to test whether creatine could improve people’s well-being without antidepressants, said Riccardo De Giorgi, a clinical lecturer in psychiatry at Oxford and co-author of the paper.The 100 participants, recruited from the city and small surrounding villages, were split into two groups. Both groups took part in talk therapy sessions. One group also received 5 milligrams of creatine every day, while the other got a placebo.After eight weeks, both groups were improving — cognitive behavioral therapy itself is, of course, a well-attested treatment for depression. But the patients who took creatine on top of their therapy were doing better still.The participants answered a nine-question survey at the beginning of the study, which provided a one-number score of the severity of their depression symptoms. People in both groups started a little below 18 on average, indicating moderately severe depression. At the end of the study, the patients taking creatine reported a score of 5 on average, while the control group registered at 11. Eleven people who were taking creatine throughout the study reported going into remission, meaning they could effectively return to normal life; only five people taking placebos said the same. Both groups had about 20 people discontinue their treatment — not uncommon for people with depression, the authors noted. The reported side effects for people taking creatine were mild.It is an eye-catching result, even as De Giorgi emphasized repeatedly that the findings were “incremental and preliminary.” The inevitably sensational nature of the finding — a bodybuilder supplement can help with depression? — warrants being clear and cautious in how we interpret the findings.“Previous sensationalist messages in this research area, e.g., creatine, physical exercise, keto diet, have caused more harm to the science than benefit,’” De Giorgi told me over email.For one, the high dropout rate is reason for skepticism about the precise size of creatine’s effect. More research that replicates the same results is needed before we can be confident that creatine plus therapy is a winning combination.But it’s an area of research worth watching. Peter Attia, a physician who writes about longevity and health enhancement and was not involved with the study, wrote in covering the study’s findings that “since many people already use creatine as part of their supplement routine, it could be an easy addition for those looking to improve mental health without major lifestyle changes.” Its affordability and ubiquity could also make it appealing for people with fewer resources, like those who participated in the India study.He did, however, also caution that more evidence would be necessary before we can figure out whether and how creatine fits into “the therapeutic toolbox.”As we grapple with a global mental health crisis, we need all of the tools we can find. More than two-thirds of the world’s population can’t get access to conventional mental health treatments. If we really have an alternative as cheap and available as creatine, it could make a real difference.See More:

Ghost Of Yōtei this week is where PlayStation officially gave up – Reader’s Feature GameCentral Published April 26, 2025 1:00am Ghost Of Yōtei – the beginning of the end? (Sony Interactive Entertainment) A reader is unimpressed by the way in which Sony unveiled Ghost Of Yōtei’s release date and feels it hints at a grim future for PlayStation. We all know that Sony has been acting strange for years now. We got about two normal years out of them, when the PlayStation 5 first launched, and then they basically went crazy. Suddenly all they were talking about were live service games, then they stopped talking about anything at all, and then they stopped releasing anything either. There were basically no big PlayStation first party games last year. Yes, they had Astro Bot, which won lots of awards, but it didn’t sell all that well and by Sony’s own words was not a major release. This year is just as bad. We’re at the end of April and the only things they’ve had out are an ultra expensive The Last Of Us compilation and Days Gone Remastered. The only thing they’ve got coming up is Death Stranding 2 (which they didn’t make, so isn’t really first party) and, so we learned this week, Ghost Of Yōtei in October. We haven’t heard anything about Ghost Of Yōtei since last year and then this week we got a new trailer, a release date, and pre-order details. How was this unveiled? Via a new State of Play? Or maybe a showcase dedicated to the game? At least it must’ve been a part of some other preview show, right? No, they had a tweet. And then later there was a short PlayStation Blog. That’s it. I’m just sick of this. Why is Sony like this now? Why do they seem to hate being a games publisher? Why do they hate talking to their fans so much? Why do they love doing nothing instead? Everything is a minimum effort. The announcements, the number of games coming out, the way everything is presented… it’s a bizarre mix of laziness, arrogance, and a total lack of energy. I don’t know what it is Sony execs would rather be doing, but it’s certainly not selling video games. How Sony got like this is a mystery but it’s hardly the most important one. The real question is are they ever going to get out of this weird funk they’ve put themselves into and if not what happens next? If Microsoft hadn’t imploded before them then PlayStation would’ve been in real trouble but instead they’ve been rewarded for their incompetence and laziness with the easiest ride in gaming. Yes, Nintendo is going to beat them with the Switch 2, that much is obvious, but Nintendo doesn’t do what Sony does. Gaming cannot just be Nintendo and PCs. Or maybe it can? Maybe Sony’s inaction is pushing us towards that one format future that at one time seemed so desirable. I don’t think it is, because Sony is living proof of what happens when you have no competition, but I think it’s going to happen anyway. My prediction is that Nintendo will continue to be a success doing its own thing, but that PC will continue to gain ground until Sony just quietly give up on consoles and go third party like Xbox. I imagine it’ll be a slow decline, that gradually begins to seem inevitable until, like Xbox, in the end nobody really cares all that much. More Trending It’ll be a sad, pathetic end for PlayStation, but it’ll be no less than Sony deserves based on their recent inaction. I wish it wasn’t true, but I really can’t see any other way this is going to end. By reader Ashton Marley Sony doesn’t like to make a fuss, for some reason (Sony Interactive Entertainment) The reader’s features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro. You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. Just contact us at gamecentral@metro.co.uk or use our Submit Stuff page and you won’t need to send an email. GameCentral Sign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

Soda is a delicious addition to any meal. Sure, with all the sugar and chemicals in the kind the big box stores sell you, you’re drinking things you shouldn’t be drinking. But if you make your own “soda” with carbonated water and healthier flavorings, you can save time and money and drink healthier beverages at that. How can you do that? With a SodaStream machine, of course. And today, you can snag one from Amazon at a fantastic price. See at Amazon Head to Amazon to get the SodaStream Terra for just $60, down from its usual price of $90. That’s $30 off and a discount of 33%. This price applies to the Black, Misty Blue, and White colorways, and you get the Starter Kit as part of your purchase, which comes with the SodaStream Terra machine, a CO2 Quick Connect cylinder, a dishwasher-safe carbonating bottle, and 40mL of Bubly drops to create your first drinks. Quick and easy fizzy drinks at home for less This soda machine is super slim and fits on your countertop wherever you have space. It only really needs three things to operate: carbonation, water, and flavoring. It doesn’t run on batteries either, and needs very little flavoring to make delicious drinks. All you need to do is figure out what flavors you want and go from there. There are tons of Pepsi flavors to choose from as well as Bubly and other brands that you can mix and use to your liking to make tasty drinks that don’t come at $10 per box of 12 cans or $5 for a 2-liter, which is where we’re at in terms of groceries these days. All you need to do is fill your bottle, add your flavoring, and add the CO2 fizziness from your cartridge. It’s super easy to carbonate right in the bottle, and you’ll get the fizziest bubbles imaginable. If you’re not interested in having any flavoring, you can just have seltzer water on its own. If you want to make drinks quickly and start saving a little bit of money at home (and your health, for goodness’ sake), this is a great option. It’s inexpensive to get started with, and replacement bottles and other elements to save with are cheap too. Whether you’re getting it as a lifestyle change, to drink less sugary sodas, or to give your kids some options for when they drink at home, this is a buy you won’t soon regret. See at Amazon

Mama Minka House / Atelier Generations Vasudeva DesignSave this picture!© Indra WirasHouses•Bali, Indonesia Architects: Atelier Generations Vasudeva Design Area Area of this architecture project Area:  202 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023 Photographs Photographs:Indra Wiras Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers:  LG, Modena Lead Architects: Putu Angga Prastika, Julius Saptian Gunawan Architectural Designer: Febby Suryawan, Gayatri Wening Satyatama, Sang Ayu Putu Cantika Anasthasia More SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. Nestled within a forest in Uluwatu, Mami Minka embodies the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, where simplicity and elegance merge effortlessly with nature. Designed as a compact yet profoundly thoughtful retreat, the villa embraces an architectural language that is both grounded and poetic, drawing inspiration from Japanese aesthetics.Save this picture!The villa's layout is intentionally compact. One of its defining features is its three access points—from the left, center, and right—ensuring seamless movement without disrupting the privacy of each occupant. This strategic approach allows residents to navigate the space intuitively. The villa consists of two bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, a cozy living room, and an elegant dining room.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The interplay between solid and void is carefully orchestrated to maximize light, ventilation, and framed views of the lush surroundings. Interior spaces open fluidly to curated Japanese gardens, softening the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. The unique diagonal layout not only enhances the spatial experience but also strengthens the villa's connection to nature, allowing the surrounding greenery to become an integral part of daily life.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!One of the most distinctive elements of Mami Minka is its flip roofing—a sculptural interpretation of origami that transforms the perception of space. Unlike conventional pitched roofs, the design plays with angled planes, creating varying ceiling heights and unexpected spatial experiences within. The dynamic shifts in geometry shape how light interacts with the interior, casting ever-changing shadows and enhancing the villa's atmosphere.Save this picture!Save this picture!The asphalt roofing material was carefully chosen not only for its durability but also for its adaptability to the low-angle roof design. This choice ensures that the striking geometry remains practical, shielding the interiors while maintaining the seamless aesthetic of the structure. The folding rooflines echo the natural contours of the surrounding landscape, reinforcing the villa's organic connection to its site.Save this picture!Save this picture!Mami Minka's material palette is a deliberate exploration of raw, tactile beauty. The walls are finished in a coarse, cream-toned plaster, celebrating the marks of craftsmanship and the passage of time. The contrast between the textured walls and the deep black furniture creates a compelling dialogue between roughness and refinement. Throughout the villa, elements of stone, wood, and woven materials lend warmth and authenticity.Save this picture!Mami Minka is more than a villa; it is an experience—an invitation to slow down, unwind, and reconnect with nature. The interplay between architecture and landscape is seamless, with each space thoughtfully designed to frame nature as a living artwork. Mami Minka is a testament to the power of Wabi-Sabi living, a poetic response to contemporary life where design, nature, and time exist in perfect harmony.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less About this office Published on April 25, 2025Cite: "Mama Minka House / Atelier Generations Vasudeva Design" 25 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1029438/mama-minka-house-atelier-generations-vasudeva-design&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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Instead of targeted, aggressive attacks, sharks may bite humans out of self-defense. Within the media, sharks are often seen as bloodthirsty predators. However, shark attacks are rare and, for the most part, not fatal. Researchers explain how sharks bite for a number of reasons, including being territorial, deterring competition, and, of course, for predation. And now, researchers are looking at self-defense against humans as another possible reason, according to new research published in Frontiers in Conservation Science. “We need to consider the not very intuitive idea that sharks are very cautious towards humans and are generally afraid of them,” said study first author Eric Clua, a shark specialist and researcher at Université PSL, in a press release. “The sharks’ disproportionate reaction probably is the immediate mobilization of their survival instinct. It is highly improbable that they would integrate revenge into their behavior and remain, above all, pragmatic about their survival.”Shark Attacks are Uncommon Shark attacks are rare and often sensationalized in the media. Only about 100 people are bitten or attacked by sharks each year, and only about 10 percent of those are fatal. The new research looks at a previously undocumented rapid, non-lethal type of shark bite in French Polynesia. These bites usually occurred in response to human aggression toward the shark. “We show that defensive bites by sharks on humans – a reaction to initial human aggression – are a reality and that the animal should not be considered responsible or at fault when they occur,” said Clua in the release. “These bites are simply a manifestation of survival instinct, and the responsibility for the incident needs to be reversed.”Read More: Why Do Sharks Attack Humans?Shark Self-Defense For this study, the research team looked at shark bite data in French Polynesia between 2009 and 2023. During that time, there were 74 reported shark bites, and four of those (about 3 to 5 percent) were likely due to self-defense. According to the study, self-defense shark bites typically occur due to human interaction that is perceived as aggressive, such as spearfishing or even grabbing sharks. If a shark feels threatened, they may deliver one or a series of quick, non-lethal bites. Entering a shark's territory may also be enough for it to deliver these quick bites. “Some species of coastal shark, such as the gray reef shark, are both particularly territorial and bold enough to come [into] contact with humans,” Clua said in a press release. The study authors also point out that it’s possible that sharks could be afraid of humans and don’t want them in their territory. This could lead to the self-defense reaction being more violent than it needs to be. Don’t Provoke Attacks The research team also looked at shark bite data from around the world and compared it to that in French Polynesia. They broke the data down into "provoked" and "unprovoked" bites. Since 1863, nearly 7,000 shark bites were recorded in the Global Shark Attack Files. Of those bite incidents, 322 bites were classified as “provoked.” According to the study, this data indicates that about 5 percent of shark bites around the world are in self-defense, similar to the percentage from French Polynesia alone. These observations, the researchers say, could apply to the rest of the globe.To avoid conflicts with sharks, Clua and the research team urge people to limit any interactions with sharks. Even if you have the best intentions, this could be seen as threatening to the shark. “Do not interact physically with a shark, even if it appears harmless or is in distress. It may at any moment consider this to be an aggression and react accordingly,” Clua said in a press release. “These are potentially dangerous animals, and not touching them is not only wise, but also a sign of the respect we owe them.”If you see a marine animal in distress, there are professionals you can contact who can help. Read More: How to Respond to Stranded Marine LifeArticle SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:A graduate of UW-Whitewater, Monica Cull wrote for several organizations, including one that focused on bees and the natural world, before coming to Discover Magazine. Her current work also appears on her travel blog and Common State Magazine. Her love of science came from watching PBS shows as a kid with her mom and spending too much time binging Doctor Who.

I was an electric kettle skeptic for a long time. After all, I could just use the stove. Then I got one as a gift, and I couldn’t believe how much better it was than the old-fashioned approach, especially when making pour-over coffee. Right now, Amazon has Bodum’s high-class electric kettle for just $25, which is down from its normal price of $55. I have seen it on sale for $40, but this is by far the cheapest I have seen. It looks way fancier than that $25 price tag suggests. Bodum 27oz Melior Gooseneck Electric Water Kettle — $25.19 (was $55) Bodum If you like coffee or tea, you should be familiar with Bodum. The company makes coffee, tea, and kitchen accessories that look great. This 27-ounce Gooseneck water kettle has a stainless steel exterior that’s easy to clean and won’t deteriorate with use. The cork handle is easy to grip and stays cool to the touch for easy pouring. The real draw, however, is the gooseneck spout. It’s designed specifically for a smooth pour that’s easy to control. The kettle fits easily onto the base, which has indicator lights to let you know when your water is heating up and when it’s fully done. The auto-shut-off feature prevents overheating, and the whole boiling process takes just a few hassle-free minutes. This is a simple device that’s built to save you a few minutes every single day. That really adds up over time. And if it encourages you to drink more tea, that could have a real health benefit. Bodum Bistro Electric Conical Burr Coffee Grinder — $51 (was $80) Bodum If you want to get the best out of your coffee beans, you need to grind them yourself. That process can be a pain, but this conical burr grinder makes it simple and quick. Stainless steel burrs mash up beans for a preset amount of time. The device offers up 12 different grind modes to accommodate your beans and tastes. It holds just under a half pound of beans at a time, and the glass canister is dishwasher safe, so it’s easy to clean up those pesky grounds. As with the kettle, this is the cheapest I have ever seen this grinder, which rarely dips below its $80 retail price.

Nature, Published online: 25 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01310-wWhile researchers agree that adolescents are struggling with mental health, there is fierce debate about how much technology is to blame.