Vivian Le's reads

Is tofu good for you? Tofu and other soy foods "offer an impressive résumé of nutrition credentials," but these foods are also burdened with an "unsavory reputation," even though many of the negative claims are unsubstantiated. Writing for the  New York Times, Alice Callahan explains the research behind tofu, some of its health benefits, and how to add more to your diet.

Why small acts of kindness matter. Receiving a small gesture of appreciation, whether that's a compliment or a check-in text from a friend, can brighten your day. However, when it comes to returning the favor, many people are more reluctant, often because they feel like the gesture would be unwelcome. Writing for Vox, Allie Volpe explains why people often underestimate how much others appreciate them, the "nagging negativity bias" that prevents people from reaching, and why it's important to perform small acts of kindness when you can.

Lex Ashcroft's reads

How smart people can stop being so miserable. We've all heard the old adage "ignorance is bliss," so it may come as no surprise that studies have shown on an individual basis, there is little to  no correlation  between general intelligence and happiness. However, researchers recently uncovered an interesting twist: a finding of negative association between happiness and vocabulary. Writing for  The Atlantic, Arthur Brooks explains why people with a large vocabulary may be more likely to suffer from unhappiness and offers guidance for using your intelligence as a tool to cultivate joy and uplift others, as well as yourself.

What is 'algospeak'? Inside the latest version of linguistic concealment. As social media platforms have grown rapidly in popularity, so has the need for  algorithmic moderation  to help flag and block inappropriate material. While many are aware of these algorithms, it can be difficult to keep up with the rules for banned language, especially across multiple sites. In an effort to avoid being  "shadow banned," users have created a coded language of sorts. Writing for The Conversation, Roger Kreuz details the "algospeak" phenomenon and shares its connection to a long history of using hidden languages to evade censorship.