A suspected mass methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, a popular tourist town in Laos, has claimed the lives of six foreign tourists. The casualties include 28-year-old British national Simone White, 19-year-old Australian friends Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, an unnamed American man, and two Danish women. Now identified as Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Freja...

After Andrew Tate’s passionate speech about how the world is just a big matrix, there seems to be the possibility of it actually being real. A video of a plane seemingly hanging in the air has had people questioning whether life is all just a big glitchy phenomenon. In the clip which has gone viral,...

The debut of the Sarco suicide pod—a futuristic assisted-suicide device—has sparked global attention and intense scrutiny after the death of its first user, a 64-year-old American woman, under mysterious circumstances. Designed by Exit International, the Sarco pod was intended to offer terminally ill individuals a peaceful and autonomous way to end their lives by releasing...

A recent study has revealed the presence of a previously unidentified chemical byproduct in the drinking water of millions of Americans, raising concerns about potential health risks. The compound, chloronitramide anion, has been detected in water systems across the United States that use chloramines as a disinfectant. While its toxicity is not yet confirmed, its...

While supplements are often marketed as essential for maintaining health, experts caution that not all live up to their claims—or are even necessary. Pharmacist Amina Khan and other researchers highlight three popular supplements that deserve closer scrutiny. Here’s a deeper dive, broken into eight key points, into why gummy vitamins, multivitamins, and beauty-focused supplements might...

Two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for over six months are surviving on resourceful but unconventional means, including soup made from recycled urine. NASA astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams, 59, and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, 61, were originally set for an eight-day mission in June 2024, but technical malfunctions have delayed their return until...

In a quiet corner of the Australian outback, a man made a startling discovery while perusing Google Earth. What appeared to be a strange scar in the landscape turned out to be the aftermath of a powerful tornado, previously unknown to scientists. The finding has captured the attention of researchers, sparking new investigations into the...

Elon Musk’s ambitious vision for SpaceX could redefine global travel. Using the company’s revolutionary rocket technology, Musk claims that trips between major cities on Earth could take less than 30 minutes. This concept is tied to SpaceX’s Starship—the most powerful rocket ever built—which is designed not only for space exploration but also for rapid earthbound...

A 14-year-old boy from Georgia, Sirish Subash, recently won the award for America’s Top Young Scientist at the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. His invention, which promises to change the way we look at food safety, won the 9th grader a $25,000 grand prize! So, what was his invention? Providing a potential solution we have had...

Astrologers and enthusiasts are abuzz with anticipation as Pluto, the celestial harbinger of transformation, enters Aquarius for the first time since 1778. This long-awaited transit, lasting from November 19, 2024, until March 8, 2043, heralds two decades of profound change on both personal and collective levels. Here’s what you need to know about this monumental...

Billionaire Elon Musk, known for his visionary ventures and unconventional personal life, has reportedly acquired a $35 million family compound in Austin, Texas. The sprawling property aims to house some of his 11 children and two of their mothers in an unusual living arrangement designed to keep the family connected. Here’s everything we know about...

Elon Musk, alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, has taken on a monumental challenge with the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The billionaire duo, under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump, are setting ambitious goals to cut government spending while introducing an entrepreneurial approach to governance. However, Musk’s expectations for potential hires are raising eyebrows across...