Almost everyone enjoys an invigorating cup of coffee in the morning. However, drinking too much caffeine can be bad for your health. Yet, it has also been proven that drinking coffee in moderation actually has several benefits. These benefits include improving heart and brain health, and may potentially even help in the prevention of mental...
Every year, approximately 1800 high school seniors enter the Regeneron Science Talent Search competition. It’s the most prestigious pre-college science and mathematics competition in the United States.Of that 1800, three hundred students are selected and given two thousand dollars each in awards. From there, forty finalists are flown to Washington DC to compete for an additional 1.8...
Utah State was set to play volleyball against San Jose State. However, Utah backed out because the opposing team had a trans athlete. Trans Althete Sparks Debate In recent years, trans athletes have been controversial and caused a stir among the public. Many are in support of “equality,” while others believe that a trans athlete...
If you take a stroll down the streets of a number of major cities around the world, you are likely to notice a peculiar feature in the sidewalks: small, sometimes purple, glass squares and circles in grid patterns covering a few feet of pavement. While these installations do look pretty, they also serve a purpose....
Having healthy, thriving rainforests are crucial to the survival of our planet. Considered to be the oldest biomes on earth, tropical rainforests contribute significantly to the world’s biodiversity, and are home to fifty percent of the world’s plants and animals, despite only taking up six percent of the earth’s surface area [1]. They also play...
Throughout history, bizarre and horrific crimes have often emerged for seemingly no reason at all. Whether influenced by mental illness, apathy, or simply inexplicable impulses, some individuals commit acts that shock society and defy rational understanding. From surreal break-ins to devastating massacres, these incidents reveal a dark side of human behavior driven by unclear motives....
Melvin Nicholson, a British photographer was out working on the Rannoch Moor, south of Glencoe in Western Scotland. In a moment he described as “magical”, Nicholson witnessed and captured a stunning natural phenomenon – a white, colorless rainbow caused by fog in the sun’s glare, gleaming brightly in the sky. It was a sight so...
‘Tis the season to be jolly – but not without fair warning! With one of the busiest and most well-loved holidays around the corner, unfortunately, it’s a time when criminals come out of the woodwork. Crowded malls, stressed shoppers, and occupied minds make some people easy targets. Thieves love the holiday season because people can...
What happens when a brain researcher has a stroke? In the case of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, it gives them the opportunity to study the brain from the inside out. It also provides them with fascinating insights into life. Not to mention it can lead to a book deal, one of the most-watched Ted Talks...
Ground beef is a common ingredient in many dishes, loved for its versatility and taste. Whether you’re making tacos, lasagna, meatballs, meatloaf, or hundreds of other delicious meals, ground beef is the principal ingredient. However, it can sometimes be confusing and concerning when ground meat appears to be gray in color. Let’s explore the different...
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the black rhinoceros is a critically endangered species, with only about 5,500 remaining in the wild. An estimated 2000 make a home in Namibia, Southwestern Africa. The Namibian government permits that only five males can be killed each year. An American trophy hunter, Chris D. Peyerk...
Mexican company BiomiTech won the Innovation award at the Contamination Expo Series in Birmingham, England. Its entry, the BioUrban 2.0 system beat the other six finalists. BiomiTech created an air purification system that transforms contaminants, such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide, into oxygen. They accomplish this by using a species of microalgae who perform...
