The gorgeous Pacific island nation of Tuvalu faces complete submersion by 2050. It becomes the first country on Earth forced to permanently evacuate due to rising sea levels caused by climate change. Sea levels around Tuvalu have risen 15 centimeters over the past 30 years. For perspective, that is one and a half times higher...
Scientific research is usually executed to find or test specific results; however, surprises do occur, leading to unintended discoveries. This accidental discovery happened when scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder were studying atmospheric particles over the field of Oklahoma. The team originally aimed to study aerosol particle formation and growth in agricultural regions. Instead,...
Health and Human Service Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is in hot water after making controversial remarks regarding vaccine schedules for Black Americans. RFK Jr., who has a history of anti-vaccination remarks, is opting to change the public health system that will negatively impact Black Americans. In 2021, RFK Jr. received intense backlash for his...
“History Is Written by the Victors” a quote attributed to Winston Churchill holds prescient when it comes to the retelling of history’s heroes. While the true origin of the quote is contested, the sentiment is carried throughout history, even for history’s heroes. We recognise the worst people in history for their atrocities yet we tend...
When we think of the world’s deadliest substances, we imagine industrial-grade substances like lead or arsenic. We assume the only way to face exposure is through actively coming into contact with it. Moreover, obtaining these deadly substances would most likely require considerable effort and legal oversight. However, your favorite snack at the cinema could contain...
J.R.R. Tolkien, best known as the brilliant mind behind “The Hobbit,” had to endure Nazi scrutiny. At the height of Nazi Germany’s oppressive regime, his hit novel caught the attention of German publishers. What began as a simple literary negotiation soon turned into a test of Tolkien’s values. Tolkien’s unwavering defiance against the Nazi regime...
The topic of chemical castration for sex offenders remains a continuous subject riddled with debates and ethical questions. While the debate still continues, some countries like Russia and Poland permit mandatory chemical castration for sex offenders. Certain states in the U.S. permit mandatory chemical castration for certain crimes. Chemical castration is done using medications that...
Canned tuna is popular worldwide and often added to salads, sandwiches, or served with olives on crackers at parties. Fairly affordable and easy access to dietary protein needs, canned tuna can be found in many pantries across the globe. However, a tiny serving of the crimson red tuna at sushi restaurants is astronomically expensive. There...
Americans are no strangers to Trump’s love for the soft drink Coca-Cola, particularly his enjoyment of Diet Coke. President Donald Trump recently took to his Truth Social platform to make claims that Coca-Cola would begin using real cane sugar in its US-made products. “I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in...
Researchers from Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam Museum in the UK made an astonishing discovery. They have uncovered a 4,000-year-old handprint beneath an ancient Egyptian “soul house” during exhibition preparation at Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam Museum. The museum will open the exhibition this fall. Experts speculate that the “soul house,” a building-shaped clay model, dates to around 2055-1650...
The arid mountain forest of eastern California holds an ancient secret aged beyond that of even the pyramids of Giza and the ancient city of Babylon. The Methuselah tree, hidden in the forests of California, is known as the Earth’s oldest living non-clonal organism. Non-clonal organisms are species that stem from a single organism and...
The majority of contraceptive options pertain to women placing the burden and responsibility for pregnancy prevention largely on them. The FDA has approved over 20 different categories of contraceptives for women. Women have access to a variety of reversible options: oral pills, hormonal patches, intrauterine devices, implants, injections, and more. However, some of these contraceptive...
