A seven-foot fish was discovered on the shores of UC Santa Barbara’s Coal Oil Point Reserve in Southern California, a world away from where it normally lives. The fish, which was originally named the Hoodwinker sunfish (Mola tecta) by marine scientist, Marianne Nyegaard, was discovered in 2014 off the coast of Christchurch, New Zealand [1]. It...
Over the past few years, more and more research has been published revealing just how fundamental our gut microbiome is to our health. It can affect everything from our response to fear and negative stimuli, to our weight and mental health, to whether or not we develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus and type 1 diabetes. Now, a new study published in The Journal of Immunology has found...
Nothing can ruin a summer’s night barbecue like the sudden appearance of mosquitoes. Yet, you may notice that some people get bitten while others remain completely unharmed. Your friends could be sitting right next to you blissfully unaware of these pests while you spend the entire night swatting at your face. There are actually several...
In our fast-paced world, it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference. This collection of ingenious ideas focuses on enhancing our daily lives, proving that brilliant ideas can be found in the simplest of solutions. Shopping Cart with Calculator: Brilliant Idea Say goodbye to surprise totals at the checkout! This shopping cart with...
The classic rule of thumb for budgeting rent is to allocate no more than one-third of your income. However, in today’s rental market, this guideline is becoming increasingly difficult to follow. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has revealed a stark reality: the gap between what people earn and what they need to afford...
It seems that everywhere you turn these days, someone is taking ordinary everyday items and bringing them into the future. This is the case of the smart window blinds that double as solar panels and slash your energy bill by more than half. Finally, proof that the word ‘smart’ can be attached to anything to...
You can learn a lot about a person by their fingernails, especially when it comes to health. Anomalies such as changes in shape and color can indicate medical conditions such as psoriasis, heart disease, and even cancer. But keep in mind that brittle or discolored nails are not typically a cause for alarm since they...
Today when you go to the grocery store, you can almost always count on certain items being available: apples, oranges, lemons, bananas, and berries, as well as vegetables like spinach, carrots, potatoes, and many more. Because of this, it’s easy to forget that fruits and vegetables each have their own season, and are not grown...
The popular Netflix show, Stranger Things, explored the idea of an alternate dimension existing in parallel to the human world, called the Upside Down. Many other shows, including the sci-fi classic, Star Trek, and even the sitcom, Community, have explored the possibility of an alternate universe that mirrors our own. While this idea may seem...
Internet users are in shock after uncovering the true meaning behind the letters “HP” in HP Sauce. This revelation about the popular British condiment has left many people astonished and intrigued. The Surprising Origin of HP Sauce HP Sauce, commonly referred to as brown sauce, is a staple in many British breakfasts. Known for its...
A viral video from oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Kami Parsa has revealed startling results from an MRI scan of a 33-year-old woman’s face. The scan exposed how dermal fillers, intended to enhance facial contours, had migrated and doubled over several years, leading to widespread shock and concern among viewers.1 The Viral MRI Revelation Dr. Kami Parsa,...
From what we’ve seen in movies, geography textbooks, and even in real life, icebergs are normally all-white and gruffly due to compressed snow on the surface. They are suspended bodies of ice in water and all we ever see are the tips, usually about 10 percent of the entire iceberg. Now, in a stunning series...
