For years, many archaeologists believed that the earliest Native Americans came from Japan, with the theory supported by similarities in ancient stone tools. This idea suggested that the Jomon people, who lived in Japan around 15,000 years ago, could be the ancestors of Indigenous Americans. However, new research is challenging this long-standing view, offering fresh...

Snacking can be a great way to curb hunger between meals, but not all snacks are created equal. While some provide essential nutrients, others are loaded with excess sugar, sodium, and unhealthy fats that can derail your health goals. If you’re looking for smarter snack choices, it’s important to recognize the ones that might be...

The world’s largest iceberg, A23a – which recently broke free from a decades-long imprisonment in Antarctica – is currently on a collision course with South Georgia island. “Icebergs are inherently dangerous. I would be extraordinarily happy if it just completely missed us,” warns sea captain Simon Wallace, speaking from the South Georgia government vessel Pharos....

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has once again moved their iconic “Doomsday Clock” to just 89 seconds before midnight. This marks the closest humanity has ever been to theoretical annihilation in the clock’s 78-year history. This adjustment comes due to an increase in global tensions, particularly Russia’s nuclear arsenal and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine....

December 26 of this past year, humanity’s most daring space mission yet achieved the unthinkable. NASA’s Parker Solar Probe flew through the sun’s atmosphere at a ridiculous 430,000 miles per hour, making it the fastest man made object and getting the closest to our star in history. A casual 3.8 million miles above the sun’s...

The thyroid gland may be small, but it has a big job. Shaped like a butterfly and nestled at the base of your neck, this powerhouse controls your metabolism, energy levels, and overall well-being. It produces thyroid hormones that influence everything from your heart rate and digestion to brain function and mood. When your thyroid...

Cosmologist Laura Mersini-Houghton from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has proposed that our universe came from a quantum wave function, generating multiple universes alongside our own – in other words, the multiverse. This theory suggests that the universe’s earliest moments can be explained by quantum mechanics, offering a new perspective on cosmic...

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in males in the United States, behind only lung cancer. Around 1 out of every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. In most cases, it is treatable, yet there are some cases...

Most of us experience anxiety at one point or another in our lives. While there are many different drugs and therapies currently available on the market, many of them come with a range of unwanted side effects. However, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers state that they have made significant advances in reducing anxiety by targeting specific...

While you may typically associate strokes with older adults, the truth is that anyone at any age can suddenly have a stroke. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, the rate of strokes in individuals under the age of 50 is rising. In the United States alone, stroke diagnoses have increased by 40% among...

OpinionWith his vast wealth and influence spanning industries from electric vehicles to rockets to artificial intelligence, Elon Musk has emerged as a central figure in shaping humanity’s future. Amid this rapid technological change, should visionaries like Musk be our best hope – or our greatest concern? Musk’s Expanding Reach Musk’s impact reaches far beyond his...

A discovery that challenges our very understanding of Earth’s structure has been…well, unearthed. Scientists have found two massive mountains lurking deep beneath our planet’s surface. These behemoths reach heights of approximately 1,000 kilometers, more than 100 times taller than Mount Everest. Located between Earth’s core and mantle, one of these massive structures sits beneath Africa,...