Author: Layla Zulfa

Leisure, Books & Culture • 23 September 2026

Singapore Begins Paying Citizens to Read in Bold Bid to Curb Doomscrolling and Boost Literacy

On September 6, Singapore officially launched a groundbreaking initiative that effectively pays its citizens to read books, marking one of the world’s...

By Layla Zulfa

Sustainable Living & Eco-Lifestyle • 21 September 2026

Probiotic Treatment Offers New Hope in Fight Against Deadly Florida Coral Disease

A beneficial bacterial probiotic is restoring hope for mitigating disease spread in corals off the coast of Florida, offering a potential breakthrough...

By Layla Zulfa

Mental Health & Well-being • 21 September 2026

How Digital Innovation and Ukraine’s Nationwide Mental Health Strategy Are Reshaping Wartime Care

Before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of his homeland, Vladyslav Sentiakov held a steady vision for his future: he wanted to build...

By Layla Zulfa

Financial Wellness & Budgeting • 21 September 2026

The Accidental Minimalist: Mr. Money Mustache Reveals His Living Expenses Still Hover Near $30,000 Despite an ‘Abundance’ Spending Experiment

Nearly two years after sparking playful debate among his loyal followers by purchasing a Tesla Model Y as part of a conscious...

By Layla Zulfa

Sustainable Living & Eco-Lifestyle • 20 September 2026

Deepest Ecosystem on Earth Discovered: Chinese Submersible Finds Thriving Oasis of Chemical-Eating Life in the Mariana Trench

Researchers operating a Chinese manned submersible have made a groundbreaking discovery nearly six miles below sea level, uncovering thousands of mollusks, worms,...

By Layla Zulfa

Career & Work-Life Balance • 19 September 2026

Why We Forget What We Read: The Surprising Science of Prior Knowledge and Compounding Learning

The age-old frustration of turning the final page of a compelling book only to realize that weeks later, the details have dissolved...

By Layla Zulfa