In recent years, there has been debate in the scientific community as to whether or not statins, a common medication to lower cholesterol, increases risk of dementia. Some research shows that yes, it does. Other research finds it may actually have a protective effect. The evidence and therefore the media tend to swing back and...

Your mouth can tell you a lot about your health, any dentist will tell you that. But did you know that your tongue, specifically, can signal quite loudly whether or not you are in good health? Changes in the appearance, color, texture, and more can signify underlying health issues. This is what a healthy tongue...

ADHD is a disorder that is spoken of a lot more frequently now than it was even just a decade or two ago. It is a condition that seemingly is becoming more frequent – whether this is because it just simply went undiagnosed before or because it is actually becoming more prevalent. ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is no stranger to overpromising. One example is his plan to start manufacturing the Cybertruck in 2019, although it actually began in 2023. The billionaire entrepreneur has admitted this fault, calling himself a pathological optimist but the important thing is that he eventually delivers. However, one overambitious promise can’t be fixed...

In February 2025, the State Bar of California unveiled a highly anticipated update to its Bar exam process. The goal behind California’s new bar exam was to modernize the testing system, offer flexible testing options, and cut administrative costs. Candidates could now choose between in-person and remote formats, marking a major shift from previous years....

It feels like a single day can’t go by without Tesla being in the news lately. With stocks plummeting recently due to the antics of Elon Musk, the last thing the company can afford is more issues. Yet, here we are, with the company now being sued for allegedly fiddling with their customers’ odometers. According...

In a ruling that sent ripples through communities across Britain, the UK Supreme Court has now declared that the legal definition of woman is based on biological sex under equalities law. This watershed moment caps years of heated debate. It will, however, reshape how sex-based rights work across Scotland, England, and Wales. What This Means for the Definition of a Woman...

Any of us who grew up watching Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider or any other TV show, movie, or book series about discovering lost places has probably dreamed of having their own archeological discovery at one point or another. For these scientists, that dream is coming true. Archaeologists have recently uncovered a hidden gateway to...

Artificial intelligence is fast becoming an integral part of life and society. Many people have already generated some interesting AI images, videos, and music for pure entertainment’s sake. Others have found ways to incorporate AI into their workflow, using it as a means of fleshing out concepts and ideas. In the next ten years, however,...

For centuries, they existed only in the ancient pages of scripture, characters in humanity’s most influential book. Were these biblical figures real flesh and blood, or merely symbols in holy stories? This debate has been going on for generations. Nevertheless, beneath the scorching sands of the Middle East, evidence has amazed archaeologists and historians alike....

In 2005, a high school gym class became a nightmare for Megan King, a then 16-year-old from Illinois. While playing soccer with schoolmates, Megan jumped to catch the ball and fell instantly to the ground. She endured a sprained ankle and damage to her spine from the incident. She also completely tore the muscle from...

The salt-powered refrigerator, known as Thermavault, is a groundbreaking invention by three teenagers from Indore, India. Designed to operate without electricity, this innovative device aims to address the challenges of preserving medical supplies in remote areas. By utilizing a chemical reaction involving specific salts, Thermavault maintains low temperatures essential for storing vaccines and other critical...