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My daughter Ellie, a Sc. teacher is pursuing her dream to become a #wildlife #conservation #scientist with her MSc+research. A small share/donation can help her get closer to making a real impact for #biodiversity. Pls consider contributing if you can. gofund.me/def74936a

You don't always need to be right, but you do always need to be kind. #quote #quotesmith55 #kindness #TuesdayTreasure

Scientists have confirmed something extraordinary about human connection our eyes can actually “talk.” New research reveals that the brain can instantly tell the difference between a simple glance and a gaze filled with intent. In just a fraction of a second, our neural circuits decode whether someone’s look is casual, curious, or deeply meaningful. This study sheds light on how nonverbal communication shapes every human interaction. The moment we lock eyes with someone, the brain’s social processing centers activate, analyzing micro-movements, pupil changes, and emotional cues. It’s a silent language that conveys trust, attraction, empathy, or even caution without a single word being spoken. Researchers found that eye contact triggers a surge in brain activity, especially in areas linked to emotion and decision-making. This response happens faster than conscious thought, suggesting our brains are wired to interpret visual intention instinctively. It explains why a look from someone close can calm us instantly, or why a stranger’s stare can feel uncomfortable. This discovery redefines how we understand human relationships. Our eyes aren’t just tools for seeing they are active transmitters of emotion, honesty, and awareness. In digital times where much of communication happens behind screens, this research reminds us of the ancient power of genuine eye contact. A glance can be fleeting, but an intentional look can speak volumes. Science now proves that our eyes truly are windows to the soul and the brain is the interpreter behind every silent conversation.

New FAFSA rules as per the BBBill eliminated Graduate PLUS loans as of July 2026. The capped amount available doesn't cover tuition/expenses of students pursuing their MSc this fall. Help this sc. teacher pursue her dream! gofund.me/607fb1ee9 ascentfunding.com/blog/what-the-…

10 Visuals That Will Make You Think => 1: The difference between trying to hold onto your thoughts and writing them down.

#Nature & #wildlife can't self-advocate. We can. Ellie, a young #science #teacher, is pursuing her dream of protecting our planet with an MSc in Biodiversity & Conservation @UniofExeter Please help her. @WhitleyAwards @GCAScholarships @World_Wildlife gofund.me/607fb1ee9

@ZenYinger @RebekahRadice @VirtuosoAssist @MelissaOnline @Tweetinggoddess @MiaVossOnTheGo @KareAnderson @TamaraMcCleary @MadalynSklar @MarshaCollier @dorieclark @TMTweetChat @Tiffani_Bova @DanaLemaster @NathalieGregg @jeffsheehan @ValaAfshar @tom_peters @TedRubin @rwang0 @B2the7 @JKatzaman @LDRBRND @ZenYinger - Thank you for the inclusion. A powerful group of women, flying high, supporting each other #WomenSupportingWomen #soar #PayItForward

Do you share other people's content on Twitter? I see a very strong stance against this and don’t get the argument. Sharing doesn’t diminish your brand, it complements it. Amplifying someone else builds relationships and community and that’s what social media is all about.

Wildlife & biodiversity can't advocate for themselves. The next gen of scientists can. 🌿 Ellie, a young science teacher, is pursuing her dream of protecting our planet with an MSc in Biodiversity & Conservation @UniofExeter Please help launch her journey gofund.me/607fb1ee9

@Tiffani_Bova @TIME @Benioff Woot!! Woot!! That's a HUGE achievement!! @Tiffani_Bova Celebrating with you!! 🍾 I watched #TheNewLook on @AppleTV. The story of @Dior and @CHANEL through WWII, thier personal strife and what definined them post war. Truly inspiring. #hautecouture #fashion #Dior #Chanel @TIME

"People are like books. Some deceive you with their cover, others surprise you with their content." — Oscar Wilde

The internet doesn't bring out the worst in people. It makes the worst people more visible. Across all 30 countries studied, those who are nasty in online political discussions are nasty in real life, too. They seek status through hostility. Don't feed the hand that bites you.

@FieldToFuture Same!! It's awesome 👌 👏

Seeing a number of familiar faces on X today in For You. Welcome Back my tribe!

#MonumentValley has been calling my name in forever. Is this post a sign? ;)

"Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else." Tom Stoppard Kaoru Yamada

The importance of a single tree

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Do you think that maybe the individual and the world would be better off in the “Age of AI” if people came to work in the morning with an attitude, not “how can I save my job,” but, instead, “How can I make the world just a wee bit better today?”

Abraham Lincoln owned relatively few books. He knew every one of them intimately. He described his own mind as difficult to write upon, but almost impossible to erase once something was written there. That's not a reading habit. That's what depth actually looks like, standing next to volume.

A little boy with a big dream. Today my 10 year old Godson was named to the @TIME 100 Creators list. The youngest ever to do so. From a 4 year old with a cardboard mannequin to showing his own collection at Paris Fashion Week, it has been an amazing journey to watch. 💚

This young middle school science teacher is following her dream to become a #biodiversity and #conservation scientist so she can become a part of the solution our world desperately needs to protect it for our next gen. Will you support her MSc program this fall? #science #eco