Planes are designed with the utmost diligence, ensuring safety for passengers. However, engineers and mechanics can’t account for some things. Here are five instances in which pilot error endangered the lives of passengers and flight staff. 1. Preventable Pilot Error On March 23, 1994, a pilot error led to the deaths of 75 passengers as...

In recent years, several elite athletes and celebrities have been spotted sporting cupping marks on their bodies.  As such, a practice that began in ancient times finally earned some spotlight from the mainstream media.  The attention has helped make cupping a popular trend, and for good reason. Benefits of cupping are widely reported, they include pain...

Those first signs of wrinkle lines are a rude awakening that our youthful skin is bidding us farewell. Aging is an inevitable process of life, and while we can’t reverse time, the good news is that we CAN do something about it. Unlike the cosmetic manufacturers that try to make the public believe their youth...

Tilapia is a popular fish worldwide known for its mild flavor, affordability, and nutritional value. It is high in protein and contains several important nutrients, such as vitamin B12 and vitamin D. However, the safety and ethical concerns related to certain tilapia farming practices can raise potential dangers to its consumption. Let’s delve into the...

Wisdom, the Laysan albatross, is the oldest wild bird. And at age 70, she hatched a healthy chick on February 1 of this year. Laysan albatrosses tend to only live for 12–40 years, but researchers found Wisdom in 1956, and she has been alive and kicking ever since. She lives in the wildlife refuge of the U.S....

Looking up into the night sky and seeing unfathomable numbers of stars has always made us, as human beings, question both our place in the universe and whether we are alone in it. Scientists pondering exactly these questions have discovered a new Earth-like planet orbiting the nearest star to our solar system. The discovery was...

Alcohol is known to cause liver damage, and in particular, alcoholic fatty liver disease. However, this disease can also arise unrelated to alcohol consumption. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a term describing many conditions caused by fat buildup in the liver. Severe or aggressive cases of NAFLD may be diagnosed as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)....

Headaches are a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While some headaches are minor and easily treatable, others can be debilitating and interfere with daily activities. You might be aware of some of the well-known triggers for headaches, such as stress, lack of sleep, and dehydration. However, there are some surprising triggers for...

Many of us had parents who owned an iconic Volkswagen Beetle. Even if your parents did not own one, there is no way you did not notice these adorable bug-like cars on the road every day. In fact, this little car is so well-loved that many of us ended up buying one for ourselves when...

When it comes to interactions with law enforcement officers during a traffic stop, there’s a question that you should never answer without careful consideration. The question, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” might seem innocuous at first, but according to legal expert @tiktokstreetlawyer, it’s a question that drivers should approach with caution. The...

The concept of dying alone versus being surrounded by loved ones is one that requires deep emotional thought and complex considerations. Often shown in media as a simple, black-and-white difference of a good or bad death, the reality is actually far more nuanced. While many see dying with family and friends around you as the...

This article was originally published on January 10, 2019, and has since been updated. An Israeli company named Alpha Tau Medical is breaking new ground in the destruction of cancerous tumors. Alpha Tau medical has developed a new technology called targeted radiotherapy.  Targeted radiotherapy differs from regular radiotherapy. Regular radiotherapy has a long viability duration,...