If you’ve used Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or HomePod, you may qualify for compensation in the Apple Siri settlement. Apple agreed to pay $95 million to resolve claims that its voice assistant secretly recorded users without consent. Although the company denied the allegations, it chose to settle rather than face a lengthy trial. With...

You see it every day. A woman sits down and crosses one leg over the other. This distinctive posture appears so universally that we rarely question it. Yet behind this simple movement lies a fascinating mix of psychology, social conditioning, and practicality. We can’t help but wonder why women do it. The answer reveals subtle truths about...

Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has reignited debunked fears on 5G and cell phone transmissions. He has now begun targeting cellphones in school in his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. RFK Jr. suggests that these towers and cell phones “produce electromagnetic radiation which has been shown to do neurological damage.” ...

What would remain of all human knowledge in a post-apocalyptic world? Our species has already witnessed the rise and fall of countless civilizations lost to history. One can only imagine what life may have been life in an era that left no records behind. Today, archeologists spend decades trying to piece together clues from ancient...

It is every musician’s dream that their music lives forever. Very few musicians reach this goal, and their music often becomes a forgotten relic of their era. However, some musicians have created a legacy that still has an impact today. For example, orchestras still play Beethoven’s masterpieces almost 200 years after his death. Yet, these...

In the heart of the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, a massive pyramid-shaped mountain pierces the jungle canopy. Known as El Cono, it rises 1,310 feet (about 400 meters) into the sky. Its perfect symmetry and solitary presence have stunned explorers, scientists, and local communities alike. El Cono sits deep within the remote Sierra del Divisor, near...

In 2021, scientists at University of Oxford alongside biopharmaceutical company Nucana launched an investigation on a compound called Cordycepin. Chinese medicine has used it for centuries as a remedy derived from a Himalayan fungus. By using this compound, scientists have developed a new, potent chemotherapy drug. This drug, called NUC-7738, boosts the potency of its...

A parent grieving the loss of a child will sometimes go to great lengths to try and ease their pain. This is what Rosalia Lombardo’s father did when she passed in 1920, just days before her second birthday. 100 years later, Rosalia is know as The Girl in the Glass Coffin, Sleeping Beauty, The World’s...

Something strange is happening at the bottom of the world. Antarctica’s ice is growing again. After years of melting away, the great white continent has flipped the script. Between 2021 and 2023, we’ve seen surprising ice gains in Antarctica. Satellites show the ice sheet puts on about 108 gigatons of new ice each year. That’s a...

The Brown Recluse Spider is one of the most widely feared spiders in the United States. Known for its violin-shaped marking and potentially dangerous bite, this spider has built a reputation that often outweighs reality. While Brown Recluse Spider bites can sometimes lead to serious skin damage, these cases are rare. In fact, most bites...

The apple juice recall centers on juice from S. Martinelli & Company, pulled from shelves after lab testing revealed unsafe levels of patulin. This toxin, produced by mold on fruit, especially apples, can be dangerous when consumed in significant amounts. Patulin is classified as a mycotoxin and is especially harmful to young children and those...

The price of milk is rising, and families across the globe are beginning to notice. Whether you’re buying a gallon for breakfast cereal or cooking dinner, milk prices are climbing fast. Farmers and economists warn that this trend could soon make milk too expensive for many households. Let’s explore why this is happening and what...