Periods are something everyone with a uterus deals with, but how they are handled changes with every generation. For years, tampons, pads, and cups were the norm. Now Gen Z is leaning toward something different, free bleeding. It’s when you just let the blood flow freely without plugging it up or catching it with pads....

Death is the inescapable conclusion of life. But what happens after death is still a highly debated topic. Throw into the mix a heady combination of religious belief and scientific theories, and you have the potential to create an endless array of possibilities. One intriguing notion is called quantum immortality. Imagine that the universe splits...

Finding safe housing is hard right now in Canada. Rents keep climbing every year and many people feel stuck with choices they never imagined. Reports have uncovered something pretty dark: the rise of “sex-for-rent” ads, where landlords expect sexual favors in exchange for cheaper rent or even free housing. These rent-for-sex schemes target the desperate and...

Hospitals in France have been told to begin preparing for a potential armed conflict on the continent by March 2026. Amid rising tensions between NATO nations, Ukraine, and Russia, fears of military escalation are growing. These fears have mobilized EU nations to prepare for war as a precautionary measure. Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte,...

A recent announcement from Russian scientists has brought attention to Enteromix, a new cancer vaccine developed using mRNA technology. This is the same approach behind some of the COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccine reportedly demonstrated a “100% efficacy” in preclinical trials, signaling a potential breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy. That being said, experts caution that this figure...

There’s nothing quite as annoying as being forced to listen to loud music that you don’t particularly enjoy. We will happily spend days at a music festival enjoying the music we love, but an hour of hearing your neighbour practise the bagpipes can easily drive you up the wall. While that last example may not...

Researchers have been searching for a diabetes cure or a long-term solution for managing type 1 diabetes for decades now. They not only have to find a way to restore insulin production but also need to overcome the autoimmune attacks that destroy the beta cells that produce insulin. However, recent breakthroughs in islet transplantation, gene...

Oscar-winning film director James Cameron recently gave an interview with Rolling Stone to promote the book release of Ghosts of Hiroshima. In the interview, Cameron hinted at his interest in exploring AI capabilities while also issuing a word of caution. Cameron, most notably known for Avatar, Titanic and the AI-driven dystopia Terminator says AI could...

The September 11th attacks remain one of the most defining tragedies in modern history. While most people are familiar with the iconic images of that day, countless other moments were captured that never reached the public eye. These photographs, often taken by bystanders, first responders, and journalists, show a side of 9/11 that feels more...

Twenty-four years have passed since September 11, 2001. Kimeli Naiyomah, a proud member of the Maasai Tribe, stood in New York City that day, watching the towers fall. The country that had lifted him from poverty had just been attacked. As a Maasai warrior trained to rush toward danger, he knew he couldn’t help at...

Starting September 1, 2025, the European Union (EU) has implemented a ban on an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. Get ready, because it’s a bit of a mouthful: trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide. If you’re having trouble wrapping your brain around the word, you can also just call it TPO. This move, driven by health...

Vitamin D is one that has found itself in the spotlight often in recent years. Also known as the “sunshine vitamin”, it has long been recognized for its vital role in bone health. Now, emerging research suggests that it might also help to slow down the aging process. This promising finding, however, comes with a...