Glioblastoma starts as a cancerous growth of cells in the spinal cord or brain and can happen at any age. It tends to occur more often in older adults, though, and the symptoms include headaches, nausea, seizures, blurred vision, and trouble speaking. It is the most common and aggressive type of malignant brain tumor among...

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born CEO of Telegram, has announced what may be one of the most unusual inheritance plans in recent memory. He says he wants to split his fortune among more than 100 children he claims to have fathered. They must, however, wait thirty years before accessing any of the money. He is currently facing serious criminal charges in France....

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...

Bottled water is a daily essential for millions, often chosen for convenience, taste, or health concerns. But in 2025, several bottled water brands were pulled from shelves due to safety risks. From glass breakage to potential bacterial contamination, these recalls caught the attention of both consumers and health authorities. If you’ve stocked up on bottled...

Jonathan Buckelew was 24 and loved staying active. The young athlete played basketball, soccer, and hit the gym regularly. That October in 2015, he decided to see a chiropractor for what seemed like a routine neck adjustment. But during the appointment, something went wrong. Jonathan became dizzy and disoriented. Racing Against Time According to reports, Jonathan was having...

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...

Doctors draw blood from arms to check for diseases all the time, yet 1.8 billion people produce blood naturally every month, and that gets discarded as waste. Medical science has dismissed menstrual blood for decades, missing lots of essential health information. This blood contains unique proteins that match health markers found in regular blood tests....

Many people place their phones beside them before going to bed. Some use it as an alarm, while others scroll until they fall asleep. But experts are now warning against a routine that seems harmless. Charging your iPhone overnight and leaving it close while you sleep could be dangerous. The fire service in the United...

In a significant move for the beverage industry, Coca-Cola has confirmed the upcoming shutdown of its bottling and production plant in American Canyon, Napa County, California. Scheduled to cease operations by June 30, 2025, this decision will result in the termination of approximately 135 jobs. The plant, in operation for over two decades, will maintain...

Sixteen-year-old Thordis Elva was getting ready for her school’s Christmas dance with Tom Stranger, an 18-year-old exchange student from Australia. At the dance, Thordis drank rum for the first time and became sick. When Tom offered to take her home safely, she felt nothing but gratitude. “It was like a fairy tale,” she would later...

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...