Art, books, and movies show us vivid pictures of hell. We see fiery pits, tortured souls, and demons with pitchforks. Famous works like Dante’s “Inferno” and paintings by Bosch fill our minds with striking images. These cultural portrayals shape what we think about eternal punishment. But did you know many of these popular ideas don’t...

Years ago, if someone rang your doorbell, you would still need to get up and peep through a little hole in the door to see who was on the other side. Nowadays, most people let you know on a messaging app when they have arrived. There are occasions, however, where someone arrives out of the...

In a shocking turn of events, 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. The genetic testing giant, once valued at $6 billion after going public in 2021, encouraged millions to spit in tubes and discover their ancestry. Now, 23andMe is bankrupt and faces financial collapse. As a result, this crisis puts the DNA data of over 15 million customers at...

When former President Barack Obama speaks out, people listen. And last week, he did just that—breaking months of silence to deliver a sharp critique of President Donald Trump’s second-term policies. At Hamilton College, Obama took the stage and wasted no time calling out what he sees as a growing threat to democratic norms and the...

Beneath the calm waters of the Adriatic Sea, a stunning piece of human history has been revealed off the southern coast of Croatia. This discovery is more than just another archaeological find. It uncovers one of the earliest known examples of organized infrastructure—a 7,000-year-old ancient road built with precision and care. Unlike many ancient paths...

Since the 1920s, we have been watching television from the comfort and privacy of our homes. Yet, now it seems that your TV may be watching you in return. That’s right, many of the most popular brands of smart TV use ACR (automatic content recognition). This type of surveillance technology gathers data on your viewing...

The legend of Merlin and King Arthur has been retold in countless variations over the centuries. These stories were typically hand-written in medieval manuscripts, and some versions are now considerably rare. There are, for example, only 40 known copies of a sequel that was once very popular, called Suite Vulgate du Merlin. However, University of...

Do you remember how quickly your old phone used to run out of storage space? There was maybe room for a handful of mp3s and a few grainy, low-resolution videos. With each new generation, we always think that there is no way we could possibly run out of space this time. After all, the latest...

A mortuary worker in Texas now faces serious legal trouble after she allegedly mutilated the body of a convicted sex offender. As a result, this disturbing case shines a light on professional ethics in the funeral industry. Amber Laudermilk, 34, worked as an embalmer at a Houston mortuary. She has been charged with abuse of...

Mars just threw us another curveball. NASA’s Perseverance rover recently uncovered a surprising rock formation. On the lower slopes of Witch Hazel Hill, inside the Jezero Crater, it spotted a strange site. Scientists named it “St. Paul’s Bay,” and it stands out from anything ever seen on Mars. This marks another thrilling chapter in the...

Life for the residents of South Central Alaska comes with many daily challenges. The weather is harsh and unpredictable, with long, cold winters and the occasional blizzard. There is also the risk of earthquakes, as this region sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. Yet another life-threatening natural threat has recently been added to the...

While social media trends are infamous for being nothing more than fads, quickly fading into obscurity, indoor gardening has endured and surged with popularity, especially during the pandemic. Indoor gardening has continued to thrive among Millennials and Gen Z. Research has discovered that houseplants offer a host of scientifically supported benefits for mental and physical...