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The Carata dos Couros waterfalls near Alto Paraíso de Goiás flow through Brazil’s Cerrado, known as the “cradle of waters.” This cascade is part of a vast network of rivers and underground aquifers that sustain South America’s largest waterways and the region’s rich biodiversity.

How many steps should you be taking each day? The well-known 10,000-step goal might not be as essential as we've been led to believe. In fact, for those of us in the office, there's a more achievable target that still offers significant health benefits. Discover how the new step-count goal can fit into your busy workday and how it can help improve your health: https://lnkd.in/ekRyKj7D

🧠 Want to boost your memory? It's not just about repeating information—it's about how you interact with it. Here are the six science-backed strategies you need to know: https://lnkd.in/enVw9TMU

Nutritionists are taking a hard look at the order in which we eat our food, and it turns out our dinner plates might need a little reorganizing. It's not a fad, and you don't have to skip the pasta—just maybe don't let it lead the show. Research shows that when we start a meal with fiber-rich veggies and follow up with protein, fats, and then carbs, our bodies will thank us. Find out more about how the order you eat your food affects your body: https://lnkd.in/eTrGgsgw

In this week’s health newsletter, we explore how many steps you should be getting each day, and dive into the effect AI is having on false memories. But first, it turns out the order in which you eat the food on your plate actually matters.

Rhino horns, reptile leather, tiger hides—the global illegal wildlife trade is estimated to be worth as much as $23 billion a year. With poachers and traffickers employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, conservationists and police are fighting back by using the latest forensic methods and technology. By using DNA sequencing, fingerprint analysis, infrared imaging to detect blood, ballistics tests, and additional scientific techniques, as well as training authorities around the world in their usage, forensic scientists are helping protect the most vulnerable and endangered animal species:

Apex predators like sharks are a sign of a healthy ecosystem, so it's excellent news when an area is absolutely teeming with them 🦈 Stream the SharkFest collection now on Disney+ and Hulu.

Sharks do sleep, but it can be very different from the kind of sleep humans get. Stream the SharkFest collection now on Disney+ and Hulu.

Hear the stories of what really happened after Hurricane Katrina from the survivors and how they came together to rebuild. From executive producer Ryan Coogler, Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Knitting is making a comeback alongside other so-called "grandma hobbies," especially among younger generations burnt out by screen time—but there's more to it than cozy vibes. New research suggests these slow, hands-on activities may be supporting memory, focus, and even emotional health in ways we're only beginning to understand. Learn why slow, creative work might be what your brain needs: https://lnkd.in/eu4GEvEp