The COVID-19 pandemic began over five years ago, but it’s still fresh in everybody’s mind. People still face its after effects, like lingering symptoms from the disease. Some have yet to regain their energy levels, sense of taste and smell, memorization abilities, and overall respiratory health. Children may struggle with development and learning because of...
A couple turned an abandoned land into a thriving rainforest. Pamela and Anil Malhotra were active environmentalists who wanted to protect and preserve wildlife. They founded the SAI (Save Animals Initiative) Sanctuary in 1993, the only private reserve in India. Their journey began in 1991 when they bought unused farmland that used to grow coffee...
Modern liquid nail polish was launched in the 1920s and has continued to evolve ever since. However, the latest iterations seem to boast about being “nontoxic” and “natural” compared to traditional brands. Moreover, the European Union recently banned trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a common ingredient in gel nail polishes. This may leave people concerned about...
A groundbreaking new procedure has restored the vision of 14 people with blinding cornea injuries in one eye. To treat this, the researchers and surgeons transplanted corneal cells from the healthy eye onto a damaged eye. The treatment, called cultivated autologous limbal epithelial cell (CALEC) transplantation, was developed by a team of experts from Harvard...
Tigers are magnificent but fearsome animals. They are definitely ones to admire from afar because of their incredible physical strength, aggression, and hunting skills. But seeing tigers interact with their cubs sheds new light on this species that can be caring, devoted, and gentle. And with so many tiger subspecies endangered, knowledge about them is...
A father receives backlash online for using a child leash for his five-year-old quintuplets. Zoey Hart, Dakota Faith, Hollyn Grace, Asher Blaze, and Gavin Lane were born to Jordan and Briana Driskell. Briana had undergone multiple fertility treatments, including intrauterine insemination (IUI), and her doctors said there was only a four to eight percent chance...
Female love dolls have been around since 1968. They’ve evolved from crude figures to increasingly realistic specimens. Then a new version came on the scene: male love robots for women. This concept was revolutionized by Synthetic, a company in the United States. They create surprisingly human-like silicon dolls that could be custom-made to look however...
There are many orange animals on Earth. Some are famous, like the Bengal tiger, and some are more obscure, like the recently discovered Myotis nimbaensis, a species of orange bats. However, most well-known animals are decidedly not that color, nor are any of their genetic variations. For a long time, people assumed snowy owls fall...
Fiber is a recurring topic when it comes to digestive health. In a nutshell, it’s a type of plant-based carbohydrate that cannot be fully absorbed into the body. It may be famous for treating constipation, but its benefits go beyond that. Fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet, and it aids the function...
Everyone goes through periods of sleeplessness. Work or school could be especially stressful, or you have terrible jet lag, or you’re excited about an upcoming vacation. But if the sleep deprivation doesn’t go away, you may want to examine your diet. Different foods can help you sleep, while others keep you restless. So change up...
Contrary to popular belief, Coca-Cola is not sterile. Pathogens can still grow and thrive despite the carbonation and acidity. Canned or bottled soda might have a long shelf life, but not after you open them and take a sip. This exposes the beverage to oxygen and oral bacteria, creating the perfect petri dish for all...
Three countries came together to preserve the Mayan jungle, including its wildlife and cultural heritage. Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize have formed a Tri-National Reserve spanning over their borders. It includes over 14 million acres (approximately 5.7 million hectares), making it one of the largest nature reserves in Latin America, second only to the Amazon rainforest....
