Isaac's Young, Mischievous Life and Contributions to the Scientific Revolution

Medicine & Technology Jul 09, 2021

Isaac Newton is well-renowned for his numerous contributions to the fields of science. But just like us he had to survive being a kid, going to school, and spending his days isolated because of a plague.

Robert White: The American Dr. Frankenstein Who Wanted to Save Souls by Transplanting Brains

Mar 12, 2021

Robert White was an American neuroscientist who believed he could save souls and help paraplegic people by transplanting their brains.

Dance Your Ph.D. 2020 Contest Winner: Rapping Scientists Grab Award for Molecular Clusters Performance

Mar 03, 2021

Despite the COVID-19 global pandemic, Jabuk Kebecka won the physics category of Dance your Ph.D. contests beating out 40 other competitors.

Sitting and Other Sedentary Behaviors Increase Risks of Diseases

Sep 08, 2020

Too much sitting is bad for the health, and so does lying down to work as they increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and mortality.

4 Relatively "Modern" Technologies That Are Way Older Than You Think

Sep 08, 2020

Whether they were lost and rediscovered, or someone else coincidentally had the very same ideas, here are four relatively modern technologies that are actually way older:

Does Eating Spicy Food Make Someone Smell Bad?

Sep 05, 2020

Spicy food can make the body smelly, but it is not because of the pepper or chili.

4 Modern Applications of Ayurveda

Sep 05, 2020

Ayurveda has been a traditional practice in India for thousands of years. Today, they are several modern applications for several aspects of health such as mental health and a balanced lifestyle.

What's the Difference Between Cold-Pressed & Cold-Processed Coconut Oil?

Sep 04, 2020

Coconut oil, whether it is cold-pressed or cold-processed, is not as healthy as some trends would have you believe. Although virgin coconut oil is 'better' in terms of purity, it's still important to understand the different processes, uses, and benefits of coconut oil.

European Eels Go Through Four Transformations in a Single Life Cycle

Sep 04, 2020

Since Aristotle's time, scientists and authors have been fascinated by the European eel, which still has a lot of secretive attributes such as their transformation process. They are currently tagged as endangered species with multiple threats such as climate global warming, habitat loss, and being fished as food.

Marine Biologists Explain the Bright Colors of Flamboyant Cuttlefish

Sep 04, 2020

Scuba divers and some researchers often catch the bright colored flamboyant cuttlefish in the ocean or in labs and aquariums. However, a team of marine biologists clarify that the species typically looks like a lump of sand or muddy brown, saving its bright colors for mating, flirting, and scaring predators.

Understanding Prone & Deviant Burials

Sep 04, 2020

Anthropologists have been trying to understand the reasons for deviant burials such as being buried face-down. Throughout history, evidence points towards preventing infectious diseases, fear of the dead coming back as evil creatures, and vampires.

6 Lunch Preparation Tips for You and Your Kids This Unique School Year

Sep 04, 2020

Whether kids will be at school or in a hybrid set-up this school year, it is important to prepare healthy food for them but also making them look fun and delicious.

New Study Reveals Real Size of Megalodon Shark

Sep 04, 2020

Researchers said the dorsal fin of megalodon shark is as big as an adult human at 6ft tall.

Red Squirrel vs. Woodpecker: Who Wins the Fight Over Nuts?

Sep 04, 2020

Red squirrel populations in the UK have declined mostly due to competing for food with woodpeckers and grey squirrels. They have also experienced a lot of habitat loss, disease, and have been hunted down since the 1800s.

Sleep Researchers Are Against Daylight Saving Time

Sep 03, 2020

Daylight saving time (DST) saves electricity but at the expense of human health. Some states are in favor of DST all year-round while sleep experts believe it should be canceled.