Climate change is arguably the greatest environmental threat that humanity has ever faced. There is no country that isn’t experiencing its devastating effects. Ice on rivers and lakes is breaking up during the winter, trees are flowering too soon, plant and animal ranges have shifted, glaciers have shrunk, storms are now stronger and more frequent,...
Whether casual or exclusive, new relationships can be fun and exciting, they’re full of hope, promise, and endless possibilities. On the other hand, new relationships require taking a leap of faith because no one really knows how things will turn out. Predicting the future would be helpful to prevent heartbreak, or worse, a dangerous and...
In our daily lives, we often encounter myths and misconceptions that have been ingrained in our minds over time. Some of these myths are so pervasive that we don’t even realize we believe them. In this article, we’ll debunk fifteen of the biggest lies that too many believe. These are some of the most popular...
It’s said that the eyes are the window to the soul. When viewed up close it is easy, however, to note that eyes are far from transparent. If you’ve ever looked at up-close images of the iris, you may have noticed incredible patterns. These patterns resemble stormy skies, thriving trees, or crystal blue waters. What...
According to a relatively study, over-the-counter painkillers can dull a lot more than just physical pain. Their research shows that the painkiller commonly sold under the brand names Tylenol and Panadol increases risk-taking behavior. This is what you need to know. (1) Common Painkiller Increases Risk-Taking Behavior Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is the most...
When Connecticut State Senator Doug McCrory got his first credit card after college, he maxed it out in just three weeks [1]. Unfortunately, he was not alone. When it comes to debt, Americans have been treading in dangerous waters for many years, but since the economic crisis of 2008, things have only gotten worse. As...
Electric cars are seen as the cars of the future, and people are starting to ask questions about how they might affect energy bills. Just recently, a Tesla driver shared their first electric bill, and now there’s a more proper discussion to be had about what it means to use Tesla’s Powerwall for your home...
During World War II, there was hardly a part of Europe that the Nazis didn’t touch. This includes Norway. The northern European nation, however, also had one of the strongest Nazi resistance on the entire continent. The strongest contingent of this resistance? The teachers and their students. This is the story of the paper clip...
Chronic kidney disease is a slow progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years. Eventually, the patient has permanent kidney failure. Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic renal failure, chronic renal disease, or chronic kidney failure, is much more widespread than people realize; it often goes undetected and undiagnosed until the...
It’s not just your cardiologist that can give you valuable, life-saving information about your risk of heart disease- dermatologists can too! The American Academy of Dermatology points out that many people first discover heart disease because their dermatologist noticed a warning sign of a heart problem somewhere on their skin. They created a list of the...
If you’ve never had problems with your tonsils, you’ve likely not given them much thought. For some, however, their tonsils can be the bane of their existence. One of the most common issues people experience with their tonsils is tonsil stones. If you’ve ever noticed yellowish-white spots at the back of your throat, you’ve had...
If you could have something that automatically tracked your health parameters and monitored health conditions in real-time, would you get it? Well, this technology is not as far off as you think. Researchers from Columbia University have invented the world’s smallest implantable chip that can do just that. (1) The World’s Smallest Implantable Chip To...
