Nothing could beat a fresh strawberry on a breezy summer day. But many people are finding that store-bought strawberries taste blander than expected. They buy a box of perfect-looking, red, glossy strawberries only to experience a watered-down flavor of the once-vibrant fruit. There are many factors causing this dull taste, but fortunately, there are several...
Many animal mothers instinctively lick their newborns to clean them. This act of grooming is important for several reasons. One, it removes amniotic fluid, which conducts heat away from the body and warms the baby. Plus, it stimulates the newborn and brings their attention to their mother. Another possibility is that licking removes the smell...
As of May 2021, there have been over a dozen cases of liver injuries caused by turmeric supplements reported to the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The number may be higher since some incidents may have gone unreported. Meanwhile, turmeric teas and supplements are popular, since they contain a compound...
Unlink vegans, who avoid all animal-derived food, many vegetarians eat eggs and dairy products. But although vegetarians could eat macaroni and cheese without any concerns, they may need to pass on the eggplant parmesan. Because a little-known fact about parmesan is causing outrage online, this hard cheese contains rennet, which comes from animal stomachs. Parmesan...
Researchers in Australia have created a supercomputer with an algorithm that predicts serious brain bleeds in patients before they happen. This program can save many lives. Brain bleeds, also known as intracranial hemorrhages, can result in brain damage and death. The outcomes can depend on the location and severity of the bleed, but it also...
Ninety-one-year-old Katrina Esau is the last known speaker of N|uu. Years of colonialism and apartheid had almost wiped out this indigenous South African language. As a young girl, Katrina was told to be ashamed of her native tongue and instead speak Afrikaans. But as an adult, Esau set out to preserve N|uu by founding a...
Signs of stroke may be subtle but they always require immediate medical attention. The acronym FAST is used to remember the most common symptoms, such as a drooping face, inability to lift both arms and slurred speech. The T stands for time since you should call for help immediately, even if the symptoms went away...
No one wants to enter a house and face a bad smell. In a Facebook post, one woman suggests sticking cloves into oranges to counter this issue, and everyone loved it. Her home smells like citrus and spice heaven. Kimmi Charlton from Manitoba, Canada, has been putting cloves into orange for about a decade, and...
Architects can design structures that seem to be impossible. They are creatives while also being masters of math and sciences. Putting all that together has resulted in some out of this world creations. Enter “the skinny home”, or more commonly known as the House of the Big Arch. The tall house in South Africa’s Bushveld ecoregion...
Most people assume that women mature faster than men. Researchers decided to test this theory using brain scans to determine whether there is truly a difference between men and female brains. Besides maturity, they studied whether the brain can explain other behavioral distinctions between the sexes. A survey was published in 2013 discussing the maturity...
Many of us underestimate the power of grandparents. Often times when we finally appreciate grandma, we’re too old to recreate those experiences. If you spent much of your childhood with your grandma, oma, nonna or whatever you call yours – you’re bound to have vivid memories of your relationship and the experiences you had with...
As technology advances and becomes more widespread, so does the group of people who reject it. The living off grid movement where individuals reject civilization and choose to live independently isn’t a new phenomenon. Epicureans, Quakers, hippies, Puritans, and the Amish are all examples of groups who stepped away from society’s status quo to pursue...
