Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia is a rare and excruciatingly painful condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, leading to unbearable sensations on the face. For Emily Morton, a 28-year-old woman from Australia, this diagnosis turned her life upside down, plunging her into a world of relentless agony and despair. This is Morton’s journey battling what doctors have...

Tucked away in southwestern China is the megacity of Chongqing, a sprawling urban hub that is home to an astonishing 32 million people. Larger than Austria in size and unlike any city you’ve heard of, Chongqing combines futuristic architecture, layered infrastructure, and dizzying population density to create a place that feels straight out of science...

The city of Los Angeles, a region frequently threatened by wildfires, faced an unprecedented crisis in 2024. As multiple wildfires devastated communities, attention turned to Mayor Karen Bass’s decision to reduce funding for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) while significantly increasing the budget for homelessness initiatives. This controversial move, made amidst ongoing staffing and...

We are surrounded by water, yet fresh drinking water is always an issue. This is because more than 97% of the earth’s water is saltwater. But, what if there was an effective way to desalinate the salty water of the oceans? Enter a new innovative device that can apparently convert 93% of light from the...

Marek Marzec, a 48-year-old father of three, tragically passed away after developing silicosis, a terminal lung disease caused by years of exposure to crystalline silica dust from cutting engineered stone worktops. Marzec’s death highlights the severe dangers of working in unsafe conditions and raises urgent questions about industry practices and safety regulations. A Life Cut...

One of the everyday mysteries of modern life is why gas tanks are located on different sides of cars. If you’ve ever rented a car or driven a new vehicle, chances are you’ve pulled up to the wrong side of the pump, leaving you to circle around in mild frustration. While this might seem like...

The discovery of a new species of ancient big-headed humans in Asia, dubbed Juluren or is revolutionizing our understanding of human evolution. The findings reveal a story of complexity, diversity, and unexpected traits that challenge long-held assumptions about how humans evolved over millennia. Unearthing the Juluren In the 1970s, researchers excavating the Xujiayao site in...

We like to believe we have a pretty good idea of how things work in our universe. However, the truth is that there is still much we don’t know. Physicists have spent decades creating complex theories to help us make sense of the world around us. Yet, the truth may be simultaneously simpler and stranger...

There have been numerous gobsmackingly gorgeous women to grace Hollywood with their presence. However, only a few are able to withstand the sands of time and the brutal effects that come with aging. Jacqueline Bisset is one gorgeous woman who was not only mesmerizing in her youth but also in her elderly years. Now, at...

Researchers fom South Korea’s Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology have developed an extremely efficient energy harvesting device. This innovative new device turns body movements into electrical energy! Quite remarkably, the newly developed device has an energy conversion efficiency 280 times more effective than traditional piezoelectric energy harvesters. Body Movement and The Piezoelectric Effect...

When smartphones hit the market they provided revolutionary technology that allowed people to do astonishing things. From paying bills to connecting with our loved ones anytime, the possibilities are seemingly endless. However, there’s been some debate regarding phone screen safety. Here is a range of tips to ensure safety for usage, storing, and charging the...

A groundbreaking archaeological discovery beneath the Baltic Sea has the potential to challenge our understanding of Europe’s prehistoric past. The Blinkerwall, a 3,000-foot-long stone structure submerged off the coast of Germany, offers intriguing clues about Mesolithic life and could force historians to rethink the sophistication of early civilizations. A Hidden Relic of the Mesolithic Age...