The inner core of our planet is a solid ball of iron and nickel that’s about as big as Mars. It’s always been there, but recently it paused and then flipped its direction. The change was so small that we couldn’t see it from the surface. However, it’s enough to affect our planet’s magnetic field...
Have you ever thought about what you want done with your body after you die? Maybe you want a traditional burial, or perhaps you’d rather donate your body to science. Either way, something must be done with your remains. Aquamation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, is the latest, environmentally-friendly way to dispose of a loved...
In today’s society, we use many words and phrases regularly that we have used for a long time – decades or even centuries. For most of us, we don’t even actually understand or know the origins of many of them. Despite this, we use them every single day. Perhaps it’s time we start thinking a...
A man in Florida has died of a brain-eating amoeba after rinsing his sinuses with tap water. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the man’s death was caused by Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic organism that can be fatal if it enters the body. The CDC is now trying to determine if there is...
Australian scientists have discovered an enzyme that can convert air into clean energy. If this sounds too good to be true, you’re not alone in your thinking. This finding, published recently in the journal Nature, reveals that this enzyme uses the low amounts of the hydrogen in the atmosphere to create an electrical current. The...
Mezcal, the Mexican spirit that is gaining popularity in the United States, has a unique history. The worm in a bottle is just one of its many interesting characteristics. But why is that little worm inside the bottle, and more importantly, what species of worm is it? A new study has revealed just what species...
Have you ever felt like a freak because you haven’t had sex in a while? You’re not alone. The sexual afterglow is a phenomenon that has been studied by psychologists, sociologists and anthropologists for decades. It’s basically the feeling of euphoria that people have after having an orgasm or being intimate with their partner. A...
In 2016, famous physicist Stephen Hawking predicted that humans have 1000 years left on Earth. He believes that our only option will be to set up colonies on planets other than our own. (1) Stephen Hawking Says Humans Have 1,000 Years Left on Earth In a lecture in November of 2016, Hawking spoke about his...
As we continue to deplete our water sources here on Earth, the search is on for sustainable sources of water elsewhere. It turns out the moon might have the answer. Not only that, if you’re looking for water on the moon, you don’t need to dig very deep. A new study shows that there are...
Depression is a serious mental illness that can have devastating effects on a person’s life. And it is also one of the most common forms of mental illness, with more than 8% of adults in the U.S. suffering from some form of depression each year. (1) Despite its prevalence, the exact cause of depression is...
In a revealing interview, Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late Michael Jackson, openly discussed her identification as a black woman. While her father had been an iconic figure in the music industry and a global sensation, Paris has been navigating her own path, which includes embracing her racial identity. Her self-identifying as biracial and...
Have you ever wondered why you always seem to prefer the selfies you take of yourself rather than a photo that someone else takes for you? Or perhaps you always like the way you look, staring into the mirror, but then hate every picture that is taken of you that day. It turns out there’s...
