Vivian Le's reads

Is it now cool to be messy? Clutter has often been pushed under beds or deep inside closets; it's a part of life,  but something that most people tend to shy away from instead of showcasing. However, there is now a growing trend in online spaces is seeking to "romanticize chaos" with everyday messy rooms and homes. Writing for the New York Times, Callie Holtermann explains how and why clutter — instead of sterile cleanliness — might be becoming cool.

How to give a good apology. As a kid, everyone is taught "the art of saying sorry," but these skills don't always transfer well to adulthood. As you grow up, a good apology can be difficult, mostly because there is an inherent resistance to making them in the first place. Writing for Vox, Allie Volpe speaks to experts about the six components of a good apology, what not to do during an apology, and more.

Lex Ashcroft's reads

Why airlines want to charge you for flying on French fry oil. Currently, the airline industry is responsible for roughly 4% of global emissions — and electric or hydrogen powered fleets are decades away from commercial use. In the meantime, some companies (including United Airlines and Boeing) are partnering to develop a supply chain of sustainable fuel and help fight climate change in the process. Writing for the Washington Post, Michael Coren explains what sustainable aviation fuel is made up of, how it came to be in short supply, and why the industry is looking to the public to invest.

Modern life could be teaching kids to fear nature. There is an increasingly large body of literature that examines the effects time spent outdoors has on people’s well-being. While most studies focus on positive consequences of the human connection to nature, a group of researchers are sounding the alarm about the growing phenomenon known as biophobia, or the fear of nature. Writing for The Atlantic, Emily Harwitz details the cycle of biophobia development, its effects on human health and the ecosystem, and what you can do to prevent or reverse it.