News + Discoveries

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Sophia, the Robot That Wants to “Destroy Humans”, Now Wants a Family

On October 25, 2017, something remarkable happened at the Future Investment Initiative Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sophia took the stage to publicly announce her citizenship. Doesn’t seem like a big deal, right? At a distance, her eyes, long lashes, great eyebrows, and gentle smile seem perfectly normal. That’s until you realize Sophia, who appears […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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Candy overdose: Man dies from bag-a-day black licorice habit

It is common knowledge that eating copious amounts of candy is not good for your health. Large amounts of sugar can cause dental caries, lead to blood sugar problems, and weight gain. It turns out, however, that some types of candy have a few more consequences than others. Black licorice has been a popular sweet […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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This Scientist Created a Replica of Her Body to Correct Human Flaws (And It’s Honestly Kinda Creepy)

Alice Roberts, an anatomist based in the United Kingdom, has been vocal about the imperfections of the human body. “I have often opined, in talks and in print, about what a hodge-podge of assembled parts the human body is,” Roberts says on her website [1]. “There are so many incompatible constraints on the design of […]

Jenn Ryan

Jenn Ryan

Freelance Health & Wellness Writer

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When Researchers Discovered an Underwater Volcanic Range it was Teeming With New Scary-looking Fish Species

If you think we’ve seen the end of scary-looking marine species, think again. Despite discovering dozens of new marine species every year, scientists  are certain that much of the ocean remains a mystery. Seventy percent of the earth’s surface is covered by water and the majority of it is unexplored. In fact, less than five […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team

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Autistic Boy Fails School Exams– Teacher Sends Him Home with Powerful Letter

Every parent or grandparent wants their young ones to succeed in school. From getting good grades to getting even better friends, it warms the heart when that “perfect student” flies through school with flying colors. Reality is, more often than not, students struggle a lot throughout their studies. Fortunately or unfortunately, a student’s “success” usually […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 5 min read

Fake nurse discovered and fired — after 20 years on the job

Health officials discovered a woman who has posed as a nurse for 20 years. She was never certified to be one, yet she worked at a hospital in Jonquière, Quebec, Canada working in various departments during that time, including the operating room. The woman, whose name has not been disclosed, was able to get hired […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate