Werewolf Syndrome is an incredibly rare condition, and living with it comes with challenges most people will never experience. Growing up looking different can shape a person in unexpected ways, from learning resilience at an early age to navigating a world that often stares before it understands. While some might see it as an obstacle,...
Recent studies have revealed potential negative effects of radiofrequency radiation from cell phone towers on trees. One particular study conducted from 2006 to 2015 in Germany, showed that trees near cell phone towers were exposed to radiation that resulted in significant damage. Notably, the damage often started on the sides of the trees that were...
Elon Musk has long claimed to know a lot about a variety of subjects, ranging from EVs to AI. He also seems to think he understands healthcare, questioning the way it is run on the platform he bought, X. However, his remarks were met with considerable pushback, such as a response from Mark Cuban which...
Google’s decision to reintroduce digital fingerprinting as a means of tracking user behavior across devices has sparked significant controversy. This method involves collecting various data points from devices, such as IP addresses, operating systems, browser types, and installed plugins, to create unique profiles for targeted advertising. Despite Google’s previous stance that fingerprinting “subverts user choice”...
The American Dream—the idea that anyone can achieve success and prosperity through hard work—has been a core part of U.S. culture for generations. But for many Millennials and Gen Z, it feels more like a distant fantasy than a realistic goal. Economic challenges, shifting social values, and a rapidly changing world have made younger generations...
Over 2.5 million Gmail users have been alerted to a new and highly advanced phishing scam that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to steal sensitive data, including bank details and account credentials. The FBI have warned Gmail users that this ‘devastating scam’ is extremely difficult to spot due to their convincing nature, combining AI-powered, deepfake phone...
The start of the year often brings a renewed determination to become more organized. Inspired by the decluttering movement led by Marie Kondo, the queen of decluttering and author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, people everywhere are jumping on the bandwagon. Her method has taken the world by storm, inspiring people to clear out...
Apple made a new device called AirTags to help you find lost things, but experts say it might be risky for your safety and privacy. Apple has made many good things, like turning phones into computers and helping us track health info and pay with a wristwatch. AirTags are a simple solution to find lost...
The ultra-wealthy are investing in cryogenic freezing, preserving their bodies at ultra-low temperatures with the hope that future science will bring them back to life. Around 500 people have already been cryogenically preserved and another 5,500 people are making plans to do so. But what is it? How does it work? What is Cryogenic Freezing...
While most of us still grew up with no cellphone at all, let alone a smartphone, many of us can hardly remember what life was like before, without them. Kelly Filush resisted getting one until she was in her 30s, when she finally gave in to the draw. Her life took quite the turn when...
Last month, a mother made the decision to send her daughter to bed without dinner because of some comments she made at the dinner table. She posted what happened on the popular Reddit forum Am I the Asshole? to get the internet’s opinion. (1) Mom Sends Daughter to Bed Without Dinner The mother in question...
You hear it every time the microwave stops working, your iPhone screen cracks, the blender’s motor burns out, or the coffee pot starts leaking. As soon as something breaks down, you hear the voice of your dad, your aunt, your grandpa, or even your middle-aged neighbor, declaring “they don’t make ‘em like they used to!”...