Most people know processed food irritates the gut. But it can also irritate the brain. Researchers found a toxic effect of fried foods beyond weight gain and increased risk of chronic disease. More specifically, food cooked in reheated oil may also contribute to neurodegeneration. This can lead to diseases like Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and...
Purslane, also known as Portulaca oleracea, is a plant commonly found across the United States. Its other names include pigweed, little hogweed, and fatweed. It’s also a popular potherb in Asia and Europe, especially in the Mediterranean region. Not only is it fairly easy to grow, it’s rich in vital minerals and vitamins with antioxidant...
Think of the gut microbiome as a garden. It is made up of trillions of microscopic organisms affecting each other and the body as a whole. The gut can house healthy microorganisms like bacteria as well as harmful viruses and parasites. Imagine them as a garden full of blossoming produce, or a garden with polluted...
Researchers from the University of Leeds in the UK believe reintroducing wolves to Scotland may help fight the climate crisis. Specifically, bringing wolves to the Cairngorms and Highlands could help capture up to 1 million metric tons of CO2 each year. Wolves used to roam Scotland until the 17th or 18th century after overhunting and...
In 1984, people in the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP) heard strange noises in the dolphin and whale enclosure. It sounded like two people talking indistinguishably. But that was only the beginning. Later that day, a diver in the enclosure climbed out of the water and asked, “Who told me to get out?” None...
Despite ages of exploration, the planet still keeps many secrets. Until now, they included what may be a submerged island off the coast of Brazil. Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) studied this area known as Rio Grande Rise, which is a chain of seamounts and possibly a continental plateau basalt created from...
The inner core of our planet is changing, to the surprise of many scientists. Earth’s core was previously assumed to be solid and unmoving, although that assumption was long-debated. In a groundbreaking study, researchers used seismic waves from earthquakes to determine the shape of the core by analyzing how the waves travel to the opposite...
If you were purchasing a new car, what color would you choose? The common ones are black, white, silver, blue, red, and gold/yellow. Maybe you’ll decide based on which your favorite shade, or which can hide scratches, or which will last the longest. However, the color of a vehicle is more than an aesthetic. Research...
Macro photography is the art of extreme close-up photography. It can capture the microscopic details of a budding flower or the patterns in snowflakes. It’s also responsible for the nightmare fuel that is the photography of insects. Many people are afraid and disgusted by spiders and ants and the like, and the last thing they...
They say that beauty is subjective but you wouldn’t think so looking at famous supermodels. They all tend to share the same features, slim figures, flawless skin, high cheekbones, tall stature, long legs, and so on. Although there is growing diversity in terms of race representation, these models tend to represent the same strict beauty...
Anyone who has seen the concept of superheroes has wondered what it would be like to have superpowers. Imagine flying across the sky like Superman, or having magical healing like Wolverine, or something practical, like invisibility so you can avoid awkward conversations. Howe ver, some people actually live with abilities straight out of a comic...
Body image issues are commonly associated with young women, but they are far from the only demographic to suffer from them. Not only can males suffer from associated disorders like anorexia, there are certain conditions that tend to target them. Bigorexia, also known as muscle dysmorphia, is an affliction where the person is obsessed with...
