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Some foods can be as dangerous as they are delicious. From toxic plants to venomous seafood, a single bite can cause paralysis—or worse. In South America, Cassava is a staple for millions and provides essential carbohydrates for many in tropical regions. However, its roots and leaves contain cyanogenic glycosides, which release cyanide when broken down,...

Kyla Dawn

Kyla Dawn

Lifestyle Writer

Imagine stumbling upon an energy source so phenomenal it could power an entire country for 60,000 years. Sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, science has just discovered a geological treasure that could rewrite our entire understanding of nuclear energy. The Element You’ve Never Heard Of: Thorium 101 Thorium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist

A humble yet groundbreaking clinical trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has achieved unprecedented results in the treatment of rectal cancer, marking an incredible milestone in oncology. The trial, which utilized the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab (called Jemperli), demonstrated a 100% remission rate in patients with mismatch repair-deficient (MMRd) or microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) rectal...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

They say that beauty is subjective but you wouldn’t think so looking at famous supermodels. They all tend to share the same features, slim figures, flawless skin, high cheekbones, tall stature, long legs, and so on. Although there is growing diversity in terms of race representation, these models tend to represent the same strict beauty...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

Evolution is an interesting and enigmatic phenomenon. The idea that all mammals, including ourselves, are interconnected somehow is fascinating. One that can be difficult to fully grasp – where do we find proof of evolution? Evidence of our ancestral heritage, tracing back from early apes to Neanderthals and ultimately to the modern Homo sapiens we...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist