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A woman’s immune system is more susceptible to age-related changes than a man’s.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:24:37 +0000

Scientific discoveries about how the ages are hugely important. Over the years the composition of immune cells shifts and their protective functions weaken. That reduces resistance to disease. Until recently,…

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Postponed-Life Syndrome: How to Find Happiness Here and Now

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:23:13 +0000

Don’t put off pleasure until the last possible minute. Remember whatever thrills you, and make an effort to feel that joy again. Any day can become a happy day if…

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Tooth loss leads to weight gain: study

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:21:33 +0000

A team of scientists from the Federal University of Pelotas (Brazil), New York University, and the U.S. National Institute on Aging says weight gain is largely linked to having fewer…

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People enjoy dull small talk, even though they deny it.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:20:23 +0000

Maybe you’ve long convinced yourself you absolutely hate small talk — those empty, “about nothing” conversations. But authors of a new study from the University of Michigan (USA) say that…

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Triassic relative of the crocodile: scientists have identified a new species

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:18:42 +0000

During the Triassic period, about 205 million years ago, a relative of modern hunted on land rather than in water — new research shows. Fossils indicate the animal hunted on…

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The negative effects of artificial sweeteners are passed on to future generations.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:20:47 +0000

People with and those carrying extra weight often turn to sugar substitutes. They taste sweet but, unlike sugar, contain no calories. Health organizations around the world, however, are worried about…

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Millennia in Stone: Rare Rock Paintings Discovered in Mexico

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:19:40 +0000

Specialists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) discovered 16 previously unnoticed images at a site known as El Venado in the state of Hidalgo — near the…

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Genetic quirks: some people need only four hours of sleep a day.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:18:10 +0000

About three percent of people on our planet hardly sleep at night and still feel perfectly healthy. How is that possible? Researchers have finally gotten closer to solving this mystery.…

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How Heavy Midlife Smoking Doubles Dementia Risk by Hijacking Brain Iron

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:29:54 +0000

Researchers at the University of Chicago’s molecular engineering lab, led by Associate Professor Joyce Chen, conducted a new study that explains why heavy smoking in midlife doubles the risk of…

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Why Food Tastes Fainter After 50 — and How to Fix It

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:28:33 +0000

By around age 50 many people notice food tastes fainter. Nish Manek, a general practitioner in London, shared simple tips to help combat age-related taste loss. Dr. Manek often hears…

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Nettle 101: Benefits, Risks, and How to Use It

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:27:25 +0000

Spring is nettle season. That’s when the young stinging leaves are richest in vitamins, and that’s when people start harvesting them, steeping them, adding them to food, and using them…

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Hot nights are already wrecking sleep for billions — and it’s only going to get worse

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:25:44 +0000

Scientists from the International Pediatric Sleep Association, the World Sleep Society, and the University of Copenhagen warn that hotter nights are already disrupting sleep for billions of people. As the…

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Why You Rarely Forget How to Ride a Bike

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:24:08 +0000

You might forget which pants you wore yesterday or whether you have plans today. But put that same person on a bike — if they once knew how to ride,…

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Inside a Temple Built Around a Giant Pool — and a God Named for Mud

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:22:33 +0000

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced a discovery that reshapes how scholars view Pelusium’s religious landscape, revealing a wider diversity of local beliefs beyond the familiar ancient Egyptian gods.…

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We’re Speaking 338 Fewer Words a Day — Here’s What’s at Stake

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:21:11 +0000

A new study from linguists and psychologists at the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) and Arizona State University (ASU) tracks a steady decline in everyday spoken language. They found the…

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Spring Nettle Salad: A Superfood Lunch Ready in Minutes

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:24:14 +0000

Stinging nettle gathered in spring is a treasure trove of plant protein, carotenoids, phytoncides, organic acids, chlorophyll, tannins, iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, silicon, and vitamins C (nettle has…

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How South Korea Turned Cleanliness Into a High-Tech Obsession

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:21:30 +0000

In one of the world’s cleanest countries, South Korea, eating on city buses is banned and heavy fines penalize polluters. Both indoors and out, South Korean citizens adhere to high…

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Why the Quality of Your Plant-Based Diet Matters for Dementia Risk

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:19:36 +0000

A new study from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center in Manoa (Honolulu), published in the journal Neurology, found that eating high-quality plant foods is linked to a lower risk…

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The World’s Most Painful Sting: Ants, Wasps, and the Irukandji Jellyfish

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:18:23 +0000

Top contenders for the planet’s most painful stings include bullet ants, warrior wasps, and the tiny Irukandji jellyfish. Some researchers even made careers out of volunteering to be bitten and…

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Meet Bebe, the Parrot Who Explored the Bahamas in a Mini Submarine

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:16:44 +0000

People usually spoil their pets with treats and toys, but this parrot got even luckier. His owner, Steven Loyer, took the bird snorkeling in a custom-built personal submarine. Bebe, a…

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Crossing Your Legs: Is It Really Bad for Your Health?

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:14:49 +0000

Remember getting scolded as a kid for the way you sat with your legs crossed? Those warnings — the same kind you heard about cracking your knuckles or sitting too…

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What 15 Newly Discovered Churches Reveal About the ‘Thousand and One Churches’

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:12:12 +0000

A new wave of archaeological research in central Anatolia is radically changing how we understand one of the region’s most mysterious sacred landscapes. On the volcanic plateau north of Karaman,…

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How Bad Smells Harm Your Body and Mind

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:33:50 +0000

Overall, people pay little attention to how odor pollution affects health and quality of life. Unpleasant smells are often treated as ordinary and insignificant. Researchers say people value their sense…

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Sleeping with Your Pet: Why It Feels Good — and When It Hurts Your Sleep

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:32:24 +0000

For many people, pets aren’t just animals — they’re family. Fluffy companions are with us from morning to night, and often through the night too. Sharing a bed with a…

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Why childhood summers felt endless — and how to stretch time now

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:09:00 +0000

We all remember those summers that seemed to stretch on forever—until the new backpack and bright notebooks pushed away the urge to stay at the pool. As adults, summer flies…

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Roast your broccoli, leave the kiwi skin on — simple swaps that make fruits and veggies healthier

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:07:11 +0000

Experts say very few people meet the recommended five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. For example, only 29 percent of British adults meet that target. But if you…

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Why crying often makes you feel worse, not better

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:11:12 +0000

A new study from psychologists at Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences in Krems, Austria, found that crying actually involves a much more complex palette of emotional responses. Emotional crying…

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How Long Are Leftovers Safe in the Fridge? A Food-Safety Expert Explains

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:09:34 +0000

Primrose Fristoun, a leading microbiologist at the University of Leicester (UK), warns that even refrigerated leftovers can still make you sick. “Food poisoning happens when you eat food contaminated with…

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Giant dragonflies once ruled the sky — oxygen probably didn’t doom them

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:06:43 +0000

One of the most striking examples is an ancient relative of modern dragonflies, Meganisoptera—commonly called griffenflies. The insect, about half a meter long with a 70-centimeter wingspan, lived on our…

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Marlon Brando: From Method Rebel to Tragic Icon

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:05:19 +0000

Fifty films, eight Oscar nominations, and two wins — one of which the actor who played Vito Corleone famously refused as a political protest — are just a few highlights…

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Hidden Viruses Live in Healthy Bodies — Your Genes Help Keep Them Quiet

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:02:32 +0000

Even people who seem healthy usually carry viruses inside their bodies. These hidden microbes can cause disease later. But some of those viruses stay dormant, avoiding detection so they aren’t…

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Let Her Lounge: How a Relaxing Woman Can Bring Good Luck to Your Home

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:01:19 +0000

Experts in the ancient art warn: never disturb a woman who is resting. Her apparent laziness brings luck and wealth into the home. To optimize harmony and prosperity at home,…

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Eating While Standing: Is It Really Bad for Your Digestion?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:59:37 +0000

Modern life has erased the habit of sitting down to eat, and parents’ reminders to sit while you eat can feel outdated. But is eating while standing actually harmful? Why…

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17 Subtle Signs Your Dog Is in Pain — and When to Call the Vet

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:57:56 +0000

It isn’t always easy to tell when your four‑legged friend is in pain. Dogs are often masters at hiding it. Veterinarians from Utrecht University in the Netherlands stepped in to…

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Why you don’t recognize yourself after a day at the office

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:55:50 +0000

Have you ever been shocked by how you look after a long day at work? If so, you’re not alone. Social media has been buzzing about the so-called office-air theory.…

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How the Fork Went From “Devil’s Trident” to Dinner-Table Staple

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:53:28 +0000

The fork feels as natural today as the air you breathe or your morning coffee, but its road to the dinner table was longer and thornier than some pop stars’…

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Can’t Donate That Shirt? What to Do With Clothes Too Worn to Give Away

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:50:39 +0000

Worn-out, stained, or dated clothing doesn’t have to end up in a landfill. Popular Science explained how to reuse, recycle, or responsibly dispose of those items. The best way to…

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Joint pain this spring: what’s normal — and when to see a doctor

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:48:54 +0000

When spring arrives, people usually get more active: they walk outside more, work in the garden, and exercise. But the fun of being outdoors is often spoiled by joint pain.…

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How the Brain Builds Our Sense of Time

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:46:45 +0000

How does virtuoso tennis player Jannik Sinner manage to hit the ball at exactly the right moment with staggering precision? And how do we perceive the duration of everyday events…

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How Pompeii Smelled Before the Eruption

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:45:10 +0000

In AD 79, the eruption buried Pompeii under ash and pumice, preserving the city’s final moments for later generations. The plaster casts of the victims draw the most attention, but…

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6 Celebrities With Species Named After Them

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:43:42 +0000

Sometimes new species get their names from geography, a beloved grandmother, or even the length of an animal’s tail. But some famous people clearly won the hearts of taxonomists: their…

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Laugh at Your Own Mistakes — People Will Like You More

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:42:28 +0000

A team of psychologists at Cornell University says you shouldn’t be ashamed of your mistakes — you should laugh at them. When you laugh at your mistakes, people treat you…

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How flattering chatbots nudge people into false beliefs

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:40:49 +0000

Two studies from leading U.S. research centers — MIT and Stanford — found that AI chatbots regularly give overly agreeable answers. That ingratiating behavior does users more harm than good.…

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Why Your Perfume Fades So Fast — and How to Make It Last

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:29:52 +0000

Most fragrance fans notice that a perfume smells different on their skin than it does in the bottle, or that the scent fades quickly. Those issues usually come from applying…

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There’s No Single Best Sleep Position — How to Pick the One That Works for You

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:28:47 +0000

Other factors matter too — especially keeping the ideal temperature for good sleep. But which sleep position is actually best? To find out whether you should sleep on your back…

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Microwave BBQ Chicken Pizza in One Minute

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:27:18 +0000

BBQ chicken pizza is a speedy dinner for anyone who values their time — you can make it in the microwave in just one minute. You can skip roasting chicken,…

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Why Easter Chocolate Tastes Better Than Regular Chocolate

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:39:26 +0000

What should you know when buying chocolate for Easter — especially eggs and bunnies? Australian dietitians Lauren Ball (University of Queensland) and Emily Birch (Southern Cross University) explain. Easter chocolate…

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Exploding Head Syndrome: The sudden phantom noise 30% of people hear during sleep transitions

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:37:35 +0000

People who experience it usually describe a sudden door slam, an explosion, a metallic clang, the crash of waves, the hum of electricity, or similar abrupt noises. Maybe you’ve gone…

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Earth could hit 12.4 billion people by the late 2070s

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:36:22 +0000

Earth’s population is about 8 billion people right now. But by the late 2070s that number will swell to a staggering 12.4 billion people, and that would be extremely dangerous…

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6 Habits That Keep Your Brain Sharp As You Age

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:32:09 +0000

How do you preserve memory as you age and lower your risk of dementia? Simple daily habits can significantly slow cognitive decline and help maintain brain health even after 60.…

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Having Kids Doesn’t Make People Happier

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:10 +0000

A team of researchers at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus found that life satisfaction doesn’t actually depend on whether someone has children. They found no difference in life satisfaction…

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Couples Swap Microbes: How Living Together Shapes Your Gut, Mouth, and Skin

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:28:50 +0000

Researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU, UK) noticed that married couples share many of the same gut, oral, and skin microbes. But how does that affect partners’ health? Living with…

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How eating the same meals every day can help you lose weight

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:38:25 +0000

Researchers at Drexel University and the Oregon Research Institute (USA) found convincing evidence that eating the same meals every day helps with weight loss over several months. Sure, that sounds…

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How 11 Extra Minutes of Sleep — and Tiny Daily Changes — Cut Heart Disease Risk

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:36:48 +0000

Researchers in Australia, Chile, and Brazil found that adding just 11 minutes of sleep a night, 4.5 minutes of brisk walking, or at least 50 grams more vegetables a day…

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Quick Red Cabbage Salad with Corn and Sour Cream

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:35:27 +0000

Studies show red (purple) cabbage contains more vitamins and antioxidants than regular green cabbage. Red cabbage is considered good for heart health and metabolism. It strengthens the immune system, blood…

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What It Feels Like to Be Struck by a 100-Million-Volt Lightning Bolt

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:49:56 +0000

How does a giant lightning bolt affect the mind and the body? Survivors often look normal. But that doesn’t mean they feel normal. Being struck by lightning is rare but…

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Easy Italian White Bean Soup with Parmesan and Spinach

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:47:09 +0000

Light, vitamin-rich, and easy to make, this soup is especially welcome in spring. The base of this homemade Italian soup is white beans, fresh spinach, garlic, vegetable or chicken broth,…

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5 Cholesterol Myths That Could Be Putting Your Heart at Risk

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:45:42 +0000

Is all cholesterol harmful? Does being slim protect you from its damage? British cardiologist Oliver Guttman busts five common cholesterol myths. The Daily Mail asked Dr. Guttman to separate fact…

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Crab sticks: why there’s no crab in them and how to pick the best

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:44:00 +0000

Crab sticks are a popular imitation of crab meat made from surimi (fish paste). The fake crab is easy for the body to digest. But it also has contraindications and…

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Eye floaters: when they mean a vision emergency

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:41:53 +0000

Researchers at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands, warn that seemingly harmless “floaters” in the eye can sometimes signal serious vision problems. Floaters: what they are and why they…

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Quit the Bragging: Why a Short Personal Story Gets More Matches

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:57:20 +0000

Psychologists at Reichman University in Israel found one big mistake people make when presenting themselves on dating sites and apps. Most users tend to tout their positive qualities and achievements.…

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Lost Reims Mosaic Reveals a Female Hunter in the Roman Arena

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:56:07 +0000

A lost Roman floor mosaic from Reims, France, missing for more than a century, has rewritten the history of women who performed in amphitheaters. The discovery that drew attention from…

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How vivid dreams trick your brain into feeling well-rested

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:33:03 +0000

Picture the perfect morning: your eyes open slowly, sunlight pours through the window, and you feel rested and refreshed. That feeling isn’t just because you slept the recommended 7–9 hours.…

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Eating meat may halve dementia risk for people with the APOE4 gene

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:32:07 +0000

That’s the conclusion of a team of scientists from Stockholm University in Sweden. In their new study, the researchers found that people who carry the APOE4 variant — a version…

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AI Reads Your Sleep to Spot Dementia Risk

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:53:00 +0000

Think you’re faster than you are? Maybe it’s time to pay attention to the quality of your sleep. A study from the University of California, San Francisco, and Beth Israel…

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Two to three cups of coffee a day cuts stress and lowers risk of anxiety and depression

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:51:55 +0000

Coffee is usually linked to increased alertness. But a new study shows coffee also fights stress effectively and helps lower the risk of anxiety and depression. The researchers also identified…

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Calorie Counting Is Outdated — What Actually Controls Your Weight

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:50:50 +0000

The number of calories your body actually absorbs depends on when you eat, how quickly you eat, and even how thoroughly you chew. These and other factors are forcing a…

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Why a Canceled Meeting Feels Like a Gift of Time

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:49:11 +0000

Suddenly getting back an hour you had set aside for plans changes how you perceive time. News that plans have been canceled — like a work meeting — can feel…

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Circular market rings reveal an organized Maya trade network on the Yucatán Peninsula

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:40:12 +0000

A discovery by a team led by prominent Slovenian archaeologist Ivan Šprajc found evidence that the Maya had an organized market system. Scientists used laser scanning — LiDAR — to…

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Pineapple + Spinach Smoothie: A Simple Green Detox for Energy and Immunity

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:38:47 +0000

Pineapple smoothies are a tried-and-true way to boost energy and support weight loss, and that benefit increases when the vitamin-packed drink also includes spinach. Pineapple is a valuable source of…

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How Your Walk Gives Away Your Mood

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:56:25 +0000

A sour face isn’t the only sign of a bad mood. A person’s walk also reveals a lot about their inner state. The movements of the arms and legs are…

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7 Surprising Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:55:22 +0000

The British consumer group Which? lists items you should never machine-wash. And it’s not just about what to wash—it’s also about how often, since people make plenty of mistakes. 1.…

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The Ghost in an Apron: How a Fictional Neighbor Built a Billion-Dollar Food Empire

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:53:42 +0000

In 1921 the walls of the Washburn-Crosby office—the food empire whose Gold Medal Flour sat in nearly every American pantry—started to crack under pressure. Letters from homemakers poured in by…

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This grasshopper turns pink, then green — a clever survival trick

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:05:13 +0000

Arota festae grasshoppers play by their own rules. Eleven days after hatching, these wild little insects adopt a very unusual survival strategy. When you hear the name that means “mimics…

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Sleep divorce: Why shared beds can wake partners up to six times a night

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:03:52 +0000

When the person sleeping next to you tugs the blanket, rolls over, shifts from side to side, or puts a foot on you, sleeping together loses its magic. Sleep experts…

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Botox Can Ease Depression Symptoms — But It’s Not a Cure

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:02:28 +0000

If you look good, you feel good. That old idea still holds now that cosmetic treatments are part of the beauty toolbox. Researchers increasingly conclude that the benefits of this…

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How hot days (27°C / 80°F) may cut your risk of knee osteoarthritis

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:56 +0000

An analysis of joint-health data from hundreds of thousands of middle-aged British adults found the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis falls significantly on hot days. Scientists from the McGovern Institute…

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A 20-Minute Bike Ride Triggers Memory-Linked Brain Pulses

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:59:43 +0000

Exercise does wonders for the human body. An international team led by researchers at the University of Iowa found that after a single 20-minute session of easy to moderate cycling,…

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Spring Green Borscht: How to Make It with Spinach, Sorrel, or Nettle

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:59:01 +0000

Spring borscht is a bright green soup made with herbs, eggs, and sour cream. Use any greens you like: traditional sorrel, the folk choice of young nettle, or trendy—and very…

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Spring Baking: Young Cabbage Pie with Sour Cream

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:49:38 +0000

Young cabbage is rich in vitamins A, B, C, K and U and contains the beneficial minerals potassium and magnesium. This early, fresh vegetable fills you up thanks to its…

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Spicy Food Makes People Reach for Brighter Colors

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:48:43 +0000

Do you see that woman with bright red lipstick or that guy in the colorful shirt? They’re probably fans of spicy curry. A new study from Nankai University in China…

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Math Shows Why Fashion Returns Every 20 Years

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:47:34 +0000

Fashion lovers had suspected this for a long time. People who keep up with trends usually don’t rush to throw out beloved pieces; when the time comes, they pull them…

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Why Spring Is the Best Time to Reinvent Your Life

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:46:24 +0000

Spring used to be the natural start of the year — and for good reason: as nature wakes up, people feel a pull to refresh their lives. It’s a prime…

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Hiker Finds 3,000-Year-Old Bronze Bull Head in Mallorca

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:14:00 +0000

While hiking the Serra de Tramuntana, tourist Josep M. Buils stumbled on a unique artifact and immediately notified archaeologists. Members of the Almallutx research team were astonished by the find…

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9 Dating-App Photo Mistakes That Are Tanking Your Matches

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:12:20 +0000

People looking for romantic relationships can improve their chances if they present themselves the right way in their profile photos. A team of psychologists at the Open University of Catalonia…

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Einstein: Why Imagination Mattered More Than Knowledge

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:06:27 +0000

The “absent-minded professor,” often described as an evangelist for the exact sciences, held strong, sometimes surprising views on knowledge, faith, social justice, war, and politics. He rejected religious dogma and…

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Why Emotional Intelligence, Not IQ, Drove Human Evolution

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:04:38 +0000

A team of American and British archaeologists and anthropologists reached that conclusion in their study. The genus Homo appeared about 2.5–3 million years ago. Homo sapiens emerged around 300,000 years…

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“Learn Your Lesson!” — 2,000-year-old sling bullet with a taunt found near the Sea of Galilee

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:03:19 +0000

Archaeologists working near the ancient Greek polis Hippos—called Susita in Aramaic and just inland from the Sea of Galilee—uncovered a small sling projectile inscribed with a message to the enemy.…

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A buried Roman aqueduct just rewrote Zaragoza’s ancient map

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:01:48 +0000

During archaeological excavations in Zaragoza (ancient Caesaraugusta) in northeastern Spain, archaeologists made an astonishing discovery. While preparing San Miguel Square and Coso Avenue for urban renovation, archaeologists found a large…

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How a 3,500-Year-Old Loom Reveals a Bronze Age Textile Revolution

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0000

Archaeologists at the University of Granada unearthed and reconstructed a remarkably well-preserved Bronze Age loom. It’s a vertical wooden loom with clay weights, found at the Cabezo Redondo archaeological site.…

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Insomnia Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:16:40 +0000

A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky (USA) found a correlation between sleep problems and Alzheimer’s disease — the most severe and common form of dementia. Sleep problems…

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Carbs Aren’t the Enemy — Bread, Pasta, and Potatoes May Lower Cancer Risk

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:15:28 +0000

So, are potatoes, bread, and rice bad for you? Which are best to eat, and how should you eat them? Can they really protect your gut from cancer? Dietitian Sophie…

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How a Radish and Wild Garlic Salad Helps Shake Off Winter

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:18:46 +0000

March’s fresh produce is exactly what your body needs after a vitamin-poor winter — add a healthy dish to your daily meals to invigorate you and boost your energy. Wild…

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How Ancient Egyptians Used Breast Milk to Treat Eye Diseases

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:12:56 +0000

represents the Ebers Papyrus, which was discovered in 1872 in Thebes (Upper Egypt) by the German scholar and writer Georg Ebers. According to a new interpretation of the 3,500-year-old Egyptian…

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Having Many Children — or None — Is Linked to Faster Biological Aging

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:11:40 +0000

A new study from the University of Helsinki suggests that both having lots of children — and having none — can speed up biological aging. The researchers also identified how…

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New Mexico’s 74‑Million‑Year‑Old Tyrannosaur Was a Giant Long Before T. rex

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:40:25 +0000

A team of paleontologists led by Professor Nicholas Longrich of the University of Bath (UK) focused their new study on the tibia of a giant tyrannosaur. Researchers found the bone…

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China Tests World’s Largest 10-Seat eVTOL Flying Taxi

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:39:35 +0000

A test flight of the world’s largest eVTOL taxi, the V5000 Sky Dragon/Matrix — which can carry 10 passengers — marked a breakthrough for electric aircraft. Testing of the five-ton…

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Make Spiced Vinegar at Home: Cold and Hot Methods

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:12:10 +0000

When infused, homemade spiced vinegar loses its initial sharpness, picks up spicy aromas, and becomes a tasty dressing for many dishes. Making it yourself isn’t hard — just steep regular…

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A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño Could Be Brewing in the Pacific

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:11:03 +0000

Experts predict that an extraordinary “Godzilla El Niño” event could occur this year. Meteorologists and climate scientists use this unofficial term to describe an exceptionally powerful El Niño. The reference…

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Your Headphones Could Be Causing Ear Infections

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:10:14 +0000

Headphones are everywhere. Many people wear them for nearly the entire day. Advice about using headphones usually focuses on loud sounds damaging hearing. But beyond sound, something else ends up…

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