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This week, we bring you a podcast on how to deal with the ‘self’ and a blog post on how to find freedom. For health and fitness, check out some high-protein breakfast ideas and read tips on how to take on hard terrain as a runner.
For innovation and tech, read about China’s new bullet train which is the world’s fastest land vehicle, and see what’s next for NASA’s Mars land rover. To distract yourself learn about the ancient Venetian Road which has been discovered, and microbiologists have uncovered pre-historical viruses.
And finally, for entertainment listen to a podcast on constructing a comedy and check out two lists of films and books for summer entertainment.
Enjoy!
Bilal
Find Freedom in Any Moment (zen habits, 3 min read)
This blog explores how freedom is easily accessible, providing tips on creating your own freedom and the power of breaking through obstacles.
Why “No Pain, No Gain” Is More Powerful Than You Realize (Addicted 2 success, 2 min read)
Apply this common training mantra to your everyday life and it may help you realise what kind of lessons you’ve gained, and the impact of your failures and progress.
Podcast #725: The Curse of the Self (The Art of Manliness, 45 min podcast)
This podcast delves into what the ‘self’ is and its vital benefits, before delving into the downsides that also come with having a self, such as self-related thoughts and ego-driven behaviours.
How to Up Your Trail-Running Game (Outside Magazine, 4 min read)
If you’re a beginner or advanced runner ready to take on new terrain, this article gives great tips on how to ready yourself for new trails, and how to run faster and farther.
25 high-protein breakfast ideas (Diet Doctor, 4 min read)
Eating more protein can help you lose weight and body fat while keeping muscle and metabolism high. Also, this guide gives you ideas for some great high-protein breakfasts.
Astronomers Confirm Discovery of Moon-Forming Disk Around Young Exoplanet (i09, 3 min read)
Astronomers have spotted a circumplanetary disk around a planet outside of our solar system, which can ultimately improve our understanding of exomoons and how they form in emerging star systems.
China’s New 373 MPH Bullet Train Is Now the World’s Fastest Land Vehicle (Robb Report, 2 min read)
China has unveiled the production version of the maglev bullet train, which has a top speed of 373 mph which is close to half the speed of sound!
Here’s What’s Next for NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover (i09, 3 min read)
Perseverance is tasked with exploring Mars’ Jezero Crater, the site of a former lake that NASA scientists hope could contain fossilized evidence of Martian life, an insight into the history of the red planet.
Museum of Zoology displays ceramic art to explore Earth’s ‘breaking points’ (University of Cambridge, 3 min read)
The exhibition uses fired clay, a material from the earth, to throw attention back on to ecological decline, ecosystem collapse and environmental change.
Archaeologists Find Ancient Roman Road in the Venetian Lagoon (i09, 3 min read)
Researchers have discovered the remains of a Roman-era road at the bottom of the Venetian Lagoon. It gives clues to what the city looked like well before the legendary date of its founding in 421 CE.
15,000-Year-Old Viruses Were Pulled From a Tibetan Glacier (i09, 2 min read)
A team of microbiologists have found 33 different viruses dating back to the Pleistocene age. They suspect the viral communities were active on glacier surfaces before being frozen and that some may be active even within the ice cores.
10 new books you’ll want to read right now. (Literary Hub, 1 min read)
Delve into this list of books for some summer reading.
Here’s Everything New On Netflix In August 2021, Including ‘The Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf’ And A Sandra Oh Show (UPROXX, 2 min read)
A lot is coming to Netflix next month, and here’s a list to prepare you on everything good to watch during the holidays.
What’s the Role of a Director in Constructing Comedy? Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast #100 (Open Culture, 49 min podcast)
This podcast discussestherole of the director in making a comedy, the difficulties of maintaining comedy throughout filming, dealing with actors, directing improv/prank shows, and more.
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