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Resolve to a new year, fun you — and it just might stick

By Mary Louise Kelly,
Justine Kenin, Marc Rivers, Daniel Ofman
Published January 2, 2026 at 4:26 PM EST

What would 2026 look like if your resolutions were ruled by fun? That's what one science writer suggests.

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Mary Louise Kelly
Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.
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Justine Kenin
Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered. She joined NPR in 1999 as an intern. Nothing makes her happier than getting a book in the right reader's hands – most especially her own.
Marc Rivers
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Daniel Ofman
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