In the early 2000s, internet theorists and futurists believed that access to the internet would result in an overall increase in intellect. After all, surely people would grow smarter if they had all of humanity’s knowledge right at their fingertips? In reality, however, online echo chambers and misinformation have actually contributed to public polarization and...

Since August 1944, the SS Richard Montgomery has been stuck on the floor of the River Thames Estuary. Used during World War II by the United States for carrying munitions, the ship broke in half en route to Cherbourg in France. The remains of the ship are now located approximately 1.5 miles from Sheerness in...

As climate change continues to raise concerns around the globe, finding ways to lessen our reliance on fossil fuels has become more and more vital. Finding eco-friendly energy solutions has become a top priority, and there have been considerable advances in this field recently. According to a team of scientists from Singapore, we can also...

Many old scripts are filled with medical concoctions claiming to heal a range of illnesses and diseases. But how many of these had any medical value, and how many were simply old wives’ tales? In our modern era, we are lucky to have access to effective treatments that combat everything from headaches to viruses. We...

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor and a significant voice of resistance against Nazism. He was also an author and is best known for works such as The Cost of Discipleship and Letters and Papers from Prison. In these works, Bonhoeffer combined his rigorous theological insight with fierce moral courage. He often warned about...

Since decriminalization has taken place in many countries across the globe, researchers have once again been permitted to study the effects of marijuana. These studies have revealed both associated marijuana health risks and benefits. A recent study has shown a link between marijuana and heart health risks, but how does marijuana affect heart health? Let’s...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, recently removed all members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He has since replaced them with new appointees that many feel are unqualified and push dangerous conspiracies. Considering that this committee is responsible for making recommendations on vaccine use in the...

Early cancer detection significantly improves recovery rates; therefore, researchers are always looking for new detection methods. A new study has revealed that blood biomarkers could be used to detect tumors more than three years before a diagnosis is made. It turns out that the secret lies in minuscule fragments of genetic material that the tumors...

Humans love a good lighting show. Put on a firework display, and we will be mesmerized the entire time. Perhaps it is some deeply rooted awe we gain from watching nature create its own awe-inspiring lighting displays throughout time. Whether it’s the ethereal shimmering waves of color of the aurora borealis or the raw power...

Osteoporosis progresses silently, gradually weakening bones and often going unnoticed until a severe fracture occurs. It mostly affects older individuals, particularly women, and results in millions of fractures globally every year. Existing pharmaceuticals typically take months to begin to work, and they affect the entire skeleton rather than just the affected areas. However, a new...

Parkinson’s disease causes tremors, rigidity, and issues with balance, and is driven by the loss of neurons that produce dopamine. Certain medications initially help deal with these symptoms, but typically lose effectiveness over time and produce unwanted side effects. However, there have recently been some exciting advances in Parkinson’s disease treatment. Researchers are now looking...

Stephen Hawking was a British cosmologist, theoretical physicist, and author. He was regarded by many people as among the most brilliant scientific minds of our era.  At the age of 21, he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and given only a few years to live. Yet, he lived with the condition for over 50...