Imagine finding a body so well preserved that you assume it must have been recently buried. So recent in fact, that you could still deduce what he ate for his last meal. Believe it or not, this is exactly what happened in the 1950s. The discovery of the Tollund Man has led to a greater...

T-cells are a type of white blood cell that is vital for the immune system. They reside in the bone marrow, thymus, lymph system, and bloodstream, and help destroy harmful pathogens like viruses and bacteria. According to a new study in the journal Nature Aging, T-cells may be the key to the fountain of youth,...

Nearly 20 types of vegetables, including cucumbers, bell peppers, green beans, and parsley, have been recalled from grocery stores across the country because of a potential listeria outbreak. Ohio-based Weirs Farm Inc. has initiated a recall of its produce, which has been sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, and Aldi in over a...

Research says that anxiety and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are closely related disorders. Many individuals with IBS also experience symptoms of anxiety, and vice versa. While the connection between these two conditions has been observed, the underlying reasons have remained a mystery. However, recent groundbreaking research has shed light on this intricate relationship by delving...

We all get the urge to change up our appearance from time to time. As humans, we tend to spend a lot of time thinking about how we look, so it’s no surprise that many of us enjoy experimenting with new styles now and then. For most of us, a bold new outfit or a...

A seven-foot fish was discovered on the shores of UC Santa Barbara’s Coal Oil Point Reserve in Southern California, a world away from where it normally lives. The fish, which was originally named the Hoodwinker sunfish (Mola tecta) by marine scientist, Marianne Nyegaard, was discovered in 2014 off the coast of Christchurch, New Zealand [1]. It...

Over the past few years, more and more research has been published revealing just how fundamental our gut microbiome is to our health. It can affect everything from our response to fear and negative stimuli, to our weight and mental health, to whether or not we develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus and type 1 diabetes. Now, a new study published in The Journal of Immunology has found...

It seems that everywhere you turn these days, someone is taking ordinary everyday items and bringing them into the future. This is the case of the smart window blinds that double as solar panels and slash your energy bill by more than half. Finally, proof that the word ‘smart’ can be attached to anything to...

Internet users are in shock after uncovering the true meaning behind the letters “HP” in HP Sauce. This revelation about the popular British condiment has left many people astonished and intrigued. The Surprising Origin of HP Sauce HP Sauce, commonly referred to as brown sauce, is a staple in many British breakfasts. Known for its...

Scientists have created a new form of “robot,” not made out of metal, plastic, and wiring but formed entirely out of living cells.  Reporting in the journal PNAS, researchers from the University of Vermont and Tufts University describe how they crafted the first-ever “living machines” out of cells taken from the embryos of frogs. Dubbed “xenobots,” these miniature...

TV antennas bring back memories of my grandmother’s lavender-scented house with the pointy antenna set sitting on the TV shelf. In a world where everyone is supposed to be enjoying satellite TV and streaming shows over the internet, TV antennas have somehow found a way to make a redeeming comeback.  According to the Consumer Technology...

Researchers have discovered that one population of white-faced capuchin monkeys in Panama have entered the Stone Age. The monkeys have started using stone tools to break nuts and shellfish, making them the fourth type of primates to do so after us. As reported in New Scientist, the group inhabits Jicarón island, a small island off the...