Bilinguals have cognitive benefits, better job prospects, and protection against dementia. Research shows that the language they speak affects how they view the world. Mentally controlling two or more languages gives the brain cognitive benefits. German-English bilinguals and monolinguals were studied to find out how different language patterns affected how they reacted in experiments. The worldview assumed by German speakers is a holistic one.

Brittany Wright, a photographer and food enthusiast, captures the vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables in her intricate culinary still lifes. Her photographs focus on the produce against a stark white background, displaying the food's shades without distraction. Wright is fascinated by the aging process of fruits and vegetables, showcasing the variety of forms each piece takes during ripening and decay. Her client list includes brands such as Dry Soda and Samsung, as well as several farms. Check out more of her colorful gradients and food-based imagery on her Instagram.

Years of overfishing, boating and environmental degradation are causing coral reefs in the Caribbean—and around the world—to disappear. The erosion threatens not just fish and marine life that are supported by coral ecosystems, but a vast tourism economy that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says translates into a nearly $30 billion boost to the global economy.