Herpes, or HSV-1, is a common virus. Most people know of it as the virus that causes cold sores. What many of us don’t know is that there is a rare instance that this virus, for reasons unknown to doctors, can travel to the brain. If this happens, the risk of permanent damage and death...
Researchers in Australia have created a supercomputer with an algorithm that predicts serious brain bleeds in patients before they happen. This program can save many lives. Brain bleeds, also known as intracranial hemorrhages, can result in brain damage and death. The outcomes can depend on the location and severity of the bleed, but it also...
When you think about a home made from shipping containers, your first thought is probably a tiny house. This home in the Waikato region of New Zealand, however, is anything but tiny: This is a shipping container mansion, and it’s for sale. (1) New Zealand’s Shipping Container Mansion This incredible new home in Ohaupo, Waipa,...
The Paris Games of 2024 are looking to be quite the spectacle. The International Olympic Committee has officially declared breakdancing as an Olympic sport. What’s even more incredible is that surfing, sport climbing, and skateboarding have also been added to the Olympics for 2024. Read: Paris Is Building the World’s Largest Organic Rooftop Farm Breakdancing...
People have written countless songs, books, poems, and more on the idea of living forever. Since the beginning of human existence, people have wished for a long, happy life. The question is, what is the maximum age a human being can actually live to if no illnesses or diseases cut their life short? A group...
The food industry may soon witness a groundbreaking innovation that has the potential to reshape our dietary habits and address pressing environmental concerns. Savor, a U.S.-based startup, has developed a butter product synthesized from carbon dioxide (CO2), offering a sustainable and scalable alternative to traditional animal-based fats. This innovation could hit grocery store shelves soon,...
Contrary to popular belief, new research reveals that some Stone Age people primarily consumed a plant-based diet, rather than a Paleo one. Recent studies have shed light on the dietary habits of the Iberomaurusians, a Paleolithic group from North Africa, suggesting their diet was rich in plant matter and not heavily reliant on meat.1 Debunking...
In a shocking medical case, doctors in Shanghai, China, discovered a fetus growing inside the skull of a one-year-old girl. This rare condition, known as fetus in fetu (FIF), presented severe developmental issues for the child, who experienced significant delays in motor skills and speech development.1 Initial Symptoms and Diagnosis The parents of the one-year-old...
Everyone is born with their unique striking beauty. 25-year-old Chelsea Werner from Danville, California was born with Down syndrome, the most common chromosomal defect (1 in 700 babies) that delays physiological and intellectual development. Chelsea was introduced to gymnastics at the age of four to help her develop strong muscles because most people with Down...
Most people assume that women mature faster than men. Researchers decided to test this theory using brain scans to determine whether there is truly a difference between men and female brains. Besides maturity, they studied whether the brain can explain other behavioral distinctions between the sexes. A survey was published in 2013 discussing the maturity...
“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” – Scott Adams It was just a normal day at the Indie bookstore where Christine Turel worked. Christine loves her job and the kind of decent people she gets to meet every day, which was why she...
Amazon… the one-stop store for everything (almost) the human mind can conceive. If a market can supply the skeletal bone of a human finger for $15.00 and a pickle-flavored lip balm for $12, then they can supply anything. Since the topic of ghosts and paranormal activity has never really been backed by sufficient evidence, passionate...
