The thought of a planet-killer-sized asteroid hitting Earth has captured the minds of both scientists and movie makers alike. While Hollywood has often portrayed this event in an overly dramatic fashion, the reality is that space agencies like NASA take the threat very seriously. The Planetary Defense Coordination Office, led by Lindley Johnson, is tasked...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning for this summer in The United States. 20% of all states are expected to have record-breaking heatwaves this year, so the NOAA has tried to highlight the increased risk of droughts and wildfires due to the increased heat.1 This dramatic rise in temperatures is...

No one likes to be told to calm down, even though that’s always a welcomed feeling. Here are 10 things to try when you’re angry that can help you feel better or give you a new perspective on the problem at hand. 1. Talk It Out to Calm Down In some cases, anger is a...

Opinion Over the last decade or so of my life, I have done my best to transform my diet and lifestyle habits. Despite my efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle by a balanced, organic diet, as well as engaging in regular exercise, I still found myself grappling with occasional bouts of anxiety and insomnia. Reluctant...

The liver is a vital organ responsible for various essential functions in the body, including metabolism, waste substance filtration and removal, and nutrient storage. Poor liver function can have significant impacts on overall health, but is it directly related to weight gain? Let’s find out. The Role of the Liver The liver plays a crucial...

Leonardo daVinci, Isaac Newton and Sigmund Freud are three of the most revered genius’ in human history. They changed the artistic landscape, changed the way we see the universe and even changed the way we see ourselves. However, the one thing that they have in common is they all had terrible childhoods. A bad start...

Consistent knee pain afflicts many people at different stages of their lives. As we get older the likelihood of pain increases; life takes a serious toll on our joints. Chief amongst the ailments that affect our knees is osteoarthritis. The condition now affects 52.5 million Americans, with the numbers increasing every year. This form of...

Let’s be completely honest. Nobody really likes spiders. Even if they are completely harmless little things, nobody really wants spiders hanging around inside their house. 9 Natural Ways To Keep Spiders Out Of Your Home So, how do you repel them naturally without hurting them, and without exposing your family to any potentially harmful chemicals?...

Washing machines are meant to clean your clothes, disinfect them and leave them with a pleasant scent. However, many people’s washing machines are doing the exact opposite of this due to a build of bacteria-laden mold in washing machine, which can leave your clothes with an unpleasant, moldy scent. Mold In Your Washing Machine A...

If you’ve ever had an ingrown toenail, you know the pain that it can cause. Not only that, but it’s annoying because we use our toes in some way or another as part of our usual daily movement, and this use and constant knocking seems to aggravate the nail even more. It makes it more...

According to the Official International Women’s Day website, March 8th “is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.” If you drove past the McDonald’s in Lynwood, CA, in 2018, you might have thought you were getting punked....

In the quiet moments in their deathbed, before the final curtain falls, when the shadow of mortality looms large, human beings often embark on a profound journey of introspection. It is a time when the cacophony of everyday life fades into the background, and the whispers of existential ponderings grow louder. In these moments, people...