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While still officially unannounced, it's widely expected that Apple will launch its next AirPods model in 2024. Here's what we know so far.

Today's corporate health care places physicians under significant stress, leading to burnout and potential mental health issues, exacerbated by bureaucratic demands and administrative tasks, but spending time in nature may offer some relief and improve well-being.

Thomas Lu is an assistant producer for Hidden Brain.He came to NPR in 2017 as an intern for the TED Radio Hour. He has worked with How I Built This, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition and Pop Culture Happy Hour. Before coming to NPR, he was a production intern for StoryCorps.

Dr. Michael Mosley explores the positive effects of spending time in nature.

Aside from the annual choice between a spruce or fir for our living rooms, trees don’t get much attention. Quietly, without notice or fanfare, trees are doing critical work. They cool us off in the sticky heat of summer, beautify our neighborhoods in their autumnal splendor, and exhale the oxygen that we breathe. Yet we barely recognize their outsized role in our daily lives. So Marielle had an idea: What if we took the time to get to know our arboreal neighbors more intimately?

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Not only can napping boost mood and well-being, but large studies have shown a link between regular napping and good heart health.

Enjoying the outdoors can look like anything from walking the dog to celebrating Indigenous culture — you dont have to hike the tallest mountain peaks or go camping to love nature. Learn how to find your footing in nature in a way that works best for you.

Outdoor learning doesn't overexcite students and make them lose focus. Quite the contrary.

During the historic tuberculosis pandemic in the early 1900s, open-air classrooms became a popular education choice for obvious health reasons... something to consider in todays COVID-phobic environment.

A new study out of the U.S. suggests a correlation between minimal greenspace in lower income neighbourhoods and higher rates of COVID-19.