Wasps are known for being aggressive, but did you know they are also quite artistic? A student in Italy did an experiment with wasps and colored paper, which resulted in the insects building rainbow nests. This is how they do it. Wasps Build Rainbow Nests Italian biological science student Mattia Menchetti performed an experiment with...
A condiment that most of us use daily may be responsible for a 40% increased risk of developing stomach cancer. This is according to a new study conducted by nutritionists at the University of Vienna’s Centre for Public Health. Read more below to find out what this everyday condiment is and the potential damage it...
Fad diets, exercise trends, and more “low this, free that” food products than we can count, the world is obsessed with the idea of weight loss. This isn’t without reason, considering that 2.5 billion adults are considered overweight around the world, and 890 million of those are considered obese. The most recent trend is the...
In a groundbreaking move that may shape the future of work culture in Australia, Insignia Financial has announced the implementation of a 4-day workweek for its employees. This initiative marks a significant departure from the traditional 5-day workweek. A structure that has been the bedrock of the corporate world for decades. Insignia Financial’s decision is...
Planning a hotel stay? It’s smart to know a few tips that can make your experience more comfortable and enjoyable. Whether you’re on a vacation or a business trip, these practical hotel tips from hotel professionals can help you save money, stay safer, and avoid common pitfalls. 1. Ask for Fee Waivers Sometimes fees for...
The mysterious “global hum” has baffled scientists for years. Approximately four percent of people hear this consistent, low-pitched noise, but experts have struggled to determine the source. Simon Payne of Cambridgeshire in the UK is one of the unlucky ones who can hear the hum. “I have been desperate to get away from it, so I...
One of the most precious bonding moments for expecting mothers is when they get to see an ultrasound of their unborn child for the first time. Many sight-impaired mothers are unable to experience this, until relatively recently. With 3D ultrasound technology, blind mothers can finally have a “look” at their unborn children. 3D Ultrasound Allows...
A group of hikers set out on the North Carolina arm of the Hazel Creek Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. None of them were prepared, however for what they found on the trail: Human remains, being scavenged by a bear. This is what we know so far. Bear Eats Man at Great...
Nature is an awe-inspiring force, as are the creatures in it. Many photography competitions work to capture these stunning moments and show how magnificent our world really is. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards take another approach. Instead of focusing on how breath-taking, fearsome, or unreal nature is, they find the humanity in it. The competition...
Imagine if the sun shining in through the windows could be used to power your home or business. With these new transparent solar panels, that dream could become a reality. Transparent Solar Panels for Windows The latest technology to enter the world of solar power is photovoltaic (PV) glass, also known as transparent solar panels....
If you had the opportunity, would you steal from another human being? What if that human being were replaced with a robot? Over the last decade, retailers across the United States have added thousands of self-checkout machines in an effort to save on labor costs. These new automated systems, however, come with new and sometimes...
Whenever we come across cute animal pics online, we can’t help but let out a sigh “Aww!” But when this species began going viral, it was met with the universal response of “nope!” I’m of course talking about the scorpionflies, the stuff of monsters that belong in a science-experiment-gone-wrong flick instead of the real world. However, as...
