Newly released data compiled by Consumer Reports has revealed that a worrying amount of pesticide residue has been found on fruits and vegetables sold in grocery stores across the United States. Organophosphates and carbamate insecticides were among the pesticides found on the produce. These harmful chemicals have been proven to have adverse neurodevelopmental effects, as...
Gray wolves have not appeared in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan for almost a hundred years. So during a legal hunt, a hunter shot a creature, thinking it was a coyote. But upon further inspection, as well as confirmation from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the coyote was actually a gray wolf, and authorities...
Invisibility used to be something people could only dream of. But as it turns out, the secret lay in one of the most popular snacks in America: Doritos. A new study used tartrazine, a yellow-orange food coloring found in Doritos (and many other products), on live mice to make their skin see-through. This may seem...
The U.S. Coast Guard has officially released new footage from the seafloor, providing the first comprehensive look at the wreckage of the Titan submersible. This footage was captured by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and offers a chilling view of the debris scattered over 12,000 feet below the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean. The...
You’ve just returned from the doctor’s office with some difficult news: You have prediabetes. You’re probably feeling stressed and overwhelmed, thinking of all the changes your doctor has suggested you make. Maybe you’re feeling like it isn’t even worth it, as though Type 2 diabetes is inevitable. The good news is that with dietary changes...
Global obesity rates have skyrocketed over the last three decades, presenting major public health challenges worldwide. Obesity is commonly measured using the Body Mass Index (BMI), with a BMI over 30 considered obese. According to data from the World Health Organization, obesity rates have more than tripled from 5% in 1990 to 16% in 2022....
Archaeologists have uncovered a 13,000-year-old campsite in the Great Lakes region, shedding light on the mysterious and nomadic lives of the Clovis people. The discovery of tools, spearheads, and traces of animal proteins at the Belson site offers a glimpse into how these early settlers lived, traveled, and hunted. Let’s explore what this ancient campsite...
Losing weight is not easy for many people. While some seem to drop pounds immediately after even just small changes, others can’t seem to get the scale to budge. This has left some scientists to dig a little deeper into the world of weight loss and the human body to truly figure out what gives...
Obesity is a serious health issue globally, with annual rates continuing to rise in both children and adults. In fact, from 1990 to 2022, the percentage of people between the ages of 5 and 19 living with obesity increased from 2% to 8% worldwide. [1] Therefore, it is no surprise that scientists are constantly looking...
Many conspiracy theories and urban legends surround the Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle. It is a section of Northern Atlantic Ocean where ships and aircrafts seem to mysteriously disappear, according to reports that began in the mid-1900s. The geographical designation of the triangle varies depending on the author, as does its lore,...
Many people have experienced pareidolia without realizing it. It’s the phenomenon where the brain sees or hears something of significance in a random picture or pattern. A common example is seeing faces in common objects. So if you notice an animal-shaped cloud or religious figures on toast, you are experiencing pareidolia, and scientists are trying...
Earth is set to experience a rare and fascinating celestial event at the end of this month – the temporary addition of a second moon. Yes, you read that right! Our single-moon planet will momentarily have a new companion in the sky in the form of a mini-moon. In actuality, this is a tiny asteroid...
