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August 24, 2026
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What it’s like to produce documentaries.
How to Cope After a Megafire
A psychologist with on-the-ground expertise offers insights for survivors and their communities.
by Summer Moore Batte
So, You Want to Be a Civil Engineer
What it’s like to work with water systems.
by Kalissa Greene
So, You Want to Be an Electrical Engineer
On the ground with a NASA roboticist.
by Kalissa Greene
So, You Want to Be a Mechanical Engineer
A day in the life of a vehicle systems expert.
by Kalissa Greene
So, You Want to be a Software Engineer
Well, here’s what it’s like in the office.
by Kalissa Greene
How to Find Your People
4 strategies for building and strengthening your community.
by Christine Foster
Talk It Out
How to make decisions with your sweetheart about love, work, home, and family.
by Rebecca Beyer
What Happens When You Meditate
How becoming more present changes your brain, and ways to get started.
by Rachel Lit
How to Bounce Back from a Layoff
5 tips to help you be ready and move forward.
by Christine Foster
