Why you shouldn't flake on social plans, according to an MIT scientist
MIT professor Rebecca Saxe joined GBH's Morning Edition to discuss the health and emotional benefits of social interaction.
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Local food writer breaks down what it means for the Michelin Guide to come to Boston
"For a long time, Boston didn’t want to pay the fees associated with having the guide visit," says food writer Marc Hurwitz. "That was a big sticking point, but finally they said, 'Okay, we’re going to do it.' So here they are." -
Musician Naomi Westwater brings spirituality to the forefront with ‘Cycle and Change’
The folk and jazz record is inspired by the Wheel of the Yea. -
Think of a place on Earth, or even in your own body. ‘We find plastics there.’
New research shows plastic is more prevalent below the ocean’s surface than many previously believed. -
A garden sanctuary tends to the needs of overwhelmed caregivers
Whether caring for an aging parent or a child with disabilities, many caregivers are under pressure. -
As global attitudes toward the US sour, Boston braces for drop in tourism
The city's tourism agency is expecting a 10% drop in international visitors this year.
