For around the last 40,000 years, there has only been one type of human living on Earth, Homo sapiens. However, somewhere between 300,00 and 50,000 years ago, there were anywhere between six and eight different hominin species living in different parts of the world at the same time. Several of them, such as Homo sapiens,...
Being social is more important to our well-being than we may have realized. Studies have shown that regular social interaction can lower the risk of developing anxiety and depression. People who socialize often also tend to have lower stress hormone levels and even better immune function. According to recent research, people who are social also...
While you may associate blood clots with older or sick individuals, the truth is that they can occur in anyone. That’s right, even young adults can suffer from clotting issues. Your blood clot risk increases if you have certain medical conditions, injuries, are obese, smoke, or drink alcohol excessively. Yet, there is another common habit...
The Amish are a group of traditionalist Anabaptist Christian communities that originated in Europe and later migrated to North America to escape persecution. They are mostly known for their basic and simple lifestyles and avoidance of modern conveniences and technologies. It has long been believed that Amish children do not suffer from allergies, and scientists...
What comes to mind when you think of the word ‘aluminum’? Chances are that you likely picture various aluminum products such as foil, cans, and window frames. Considering that this is the first thing that people envision when thinking about aluminum, it’s no surprise that anti-vaxxers freak out when they learn that there is aluminum...
Researchers have recently discovered a sugar compound produced by deep-sea bacteria that has the potential to destroy cancer cells. Microbes living in our oceans produce a substance that triggers cell death (pyroptosis), causing the cancer cells to essentially self-destruct. This compound has been shown to stop tumors from growing and activate the immune system in...
Mark your calendar on the 7th of September if you wish to see the 2025 blood moon! While it may sound like something out of a teenage horror film, a blood moon is another name for a total lunar eclipse. The entire lunar eclipse will be visible from beginning till end across Western Australia and...
Once upon a time, there were many recreational and historic sites in the US that families would flock to while on vacation. Yet, nowadays, these once majestic places look more like deserted ghost towns, with dwindling populations, closed stores, and dilapidated homes. Let’s take a closer look at 16 such recreational and historic sites that...
Chances are that when you think of Antarctica, you picture a desolate and frozen landscape. However, believe it or not, this continent was once lush and full of life before starting to drift to its current position around 34 million years ago. Researchers have now discovered the vast landscape that has been buried beneath ice...
There are massive “islands” of plastic swirling around our oceans at the moment, the biggest of which is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Yet, researchers have now revealed that there are millions more tons of plastic in the ocean that cannot be seen with the naked eye. These nanoplastics are smaller than a micrometer and...
You may have noticed small growths of skin appearing in areas of your body that have folds. These moles are known as skin tags or achrochordons and usually appear on the neck, eyelids, armpits, groin, and under the breasts. They are quite common, with research showing that half of all adults will have at least...
In a bold announcement before Congress, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared his goal of having every person in America use a wearable device within four years. Kennedy promised one of HHS’s greatest promotional efforts in history, intending to put smartwatches, activity trackers, and health monitors on the wrists of everyone in the country. According to...
