No matter how long a company has been in business for, and no matter how “iconic” their logo, imagery, or marketing has been, there is always room for positive change. Popular cheese and butter company Land O’ Lakes is proving this with the recent announcement of a logo change leading up to their 100 year...

If you have been paying attention to the news for the past few years, you may have heard of the glowing sea turtle discovered by marine biologists during a diving trip in the South Pacific. Although this turtle was discovered in 2015, biofluorescence—the scientific processes behind the turtle’s glow—has recently been growing in popularity and...

Understanding blood types is crucial for various medical procedures, including transfusions and organ transplants. Blood types are classified based on the presence or absence of certain antigens on red blood cells. Here’s a detailed look at the eight main blood types, from the least to the most common, and a special mention of the rarest...

The Alzheimers Society has recognized a recent study by the University of California. Their finding suggested that an early onset indicator of dementia is leaky blood vessels in the brain. This new finding could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment to reverse or delay this neurological disease. Eye-opening results presented themselves to a team of...

In May 1947, a haunting photo filled a full page of LIFE magazine. It was taken by a photography student named Robert Wiles, and it depicted a suicide victim lying on a car, the metal crumpled around her. She had landed with her ankles crossed, her white-gloved hand holding her necklace, and her face serene,...

The relationship between intelligence and racism is complex and multifaceted. Recent studies suggest that higher cognitive abilities may correlate with less overt racism, but the picture is not entirely straightforward. Here’s an in-depth look at the connection between intelligence and racial attitudes, drawing from various sources and perspectives. Intelligence and Racial Stereotypes A study profiled...

Japan has unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionize its logistics infrastructure by constructing a 500km (310-mile) conveyor belt road, known as the Autoflow-Road. This innovative project aims to address several pressing issues in Japan’s transportation sector, including labor shortages, traffic congestion, and environmental concerns. Here are the details of this groundbreaking initiative. The Autoflow-Road Project...

Skydiving is an exhilarating experience, but it doesn’t come without some risk. The tragic story of Ivan Lester McGuire, a seasoned skydiver, highlights the importance of safety and vigilance in this extreme sport. This article delves into the details of McGuire’s fatal jump, the circumstances surrounding his death, and the broader implications for skydiving safety....

Eye color can reveal more than just a person’s heritage or appearance; it can also give insight into various health risks and benefits. Blue eyes, which are relatively rare globally but more common in the U.S., are influenced by genetic factors that result in lower melanin levels in the iris. This unique trait not only...

A research group at the Department of Biomedicine of the University of Basel has discovered that the loss of the neurofibromin 1 (NF1) gene leads to a reduced response to Alpelisib, a drug that has been approved for use in Switzerland for the past few years as a treatment for advanced breast cancer. The researchers...

Ottobock Professionals, a German company specializing in prosthetics and assistive technologies, has recently made headlines with its electric body suit. This innovative device has the potential to help millions of people who suffer from mobility challenges due to conditions such as multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. Ottobock Professionals: Revolutionizing Mobility with Their Electric Body Suit...

It’s normal for everyone to assume that when manufactured fatty foods aren’t refrigerated, they’ll sooner or later go bad. That’s the reason why a lot of people take to storing butter in the fridge, but the butter doesn’t always come out the same. So what’s the way around this issue? Can you leave butter out...