When people talk about gender diversity, they usually frame it as a new concept. Social media arguments, policy debates, and celebrity interviews make it feel very modern, but history actually tells a different story. Across continents and across centuries, many societies recognized identities beyond male and female. Long before Western LGBTQ+ terminology developed, communities had...
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Weird science facts are not rare. They show up in the middle of normal life. For example, did you know that your brain starts actions before you notice the urge? Your senses run a fraction of a second behind, so your mind fills in the gaps. Trees can swap resources through fungal networks under the...
The Dalai Lama has spent decades building a reputation centered on compassion and nonviolence. As the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, he has addressed parliaments, universities, and global conferences. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and continues to be viewed by many as a moral voice on the world stage. So when...
Alzheimer’s research is starting to benefit from tools built at the nanoscale. These tools can bind proteins, tune immune signals, and interact with the blood-brain barrier. They also support new blood tests that detect disease markers with a simple sample. Nanotechnology Alzheimer’s projects now sit beside drug trials and prevention work. Yet this wave stands...
Questions about Trump’s cognitive health resurfaced after a recent campaign rally clip spread rapidly across social media. Within hours, millions had viewed short excerpts of the speech. Commentators replayed key moments. Critics described certain passages as rambling, while supporters dismissed the reaction as selective editing. What began as a campaign event quickly turned into a...
Salt and vinegar chips are a popular snack time option. However, it turns out you can use the combination for several hacks around the house. Salt and Vinegar Deodorize Firstly, and perhaps commonly known, is that salt and vinegar work together to make a powerful cleaner but they also work as a deodorizer. You can...
Reaching 100 sounds like a miracle, yet ultimately, biology still negotiates the deal. One new study asked whether meat eaters gain an edge in extreme old age. It also asked whether people who avoid eating meat lose that edge. The researchers did not study midlife habits or gym routines. They studied adults already aged 80...
People have long been looking for and touting quick fixes for complex health problems, and in the age of social media, these trends often go viral pretty quickly. Recently, a particular “health shot” has been making the rounds across platforms, unfortunately overshadowing rigorous science with its promise of an “instant” fix. Those sharing this health...
Former President Obama has responded to one of the most controversial political moments of early 2026, a racist video shared on social media by President Donald Trump that briefly depicted him and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The clip spread quickly. Within hours, it dominated headlines, talk shows, and social media feeds. What...
The internet is currently abuzz with a simple nighttime ritual: drinking a concoction of chamomile tea, apple cider vinegar, and cinnamon to “clear excess sugar” and “melt fat” while you sleep. Viral posts and testimonials suggest that this miracle drink acts as a biological vacuum, sweeping away the day’s dietary transgressions and resetting your metabolism...
Historically, intelligence tests and large-scale assessments have shown that each new generation tends to outperform its parents in reasoning, problem-solving, and academic achievement, a trend known as the Flynn Effect. Recent evidence indicates that this upward trend has either slowed or reversed among Generation Z. This has raised concerns that today’s teenagers may score lower...
Flint officials announced that the city has completed replacing its lead service lines, more than a decade after the water crisis began. Nearly 11,000 lead pipes have been replaced, and over 28,000 affected properties have been restored following excavation. The latest state progress report marks a historic milestone for Flint. For advocates, this progress serves...