The Tallest Sand Dune on the Planet Is Nearly a Mile High
Sand dunes exist in all continents and climates, even inAntarctica. You might think the highest dune is in the stunning Sahara Desert, but it is, in fact, locat...
October 1, 2023

Baby Scorpion: 6 Pictures and 6 Incredible Facts
Scorpionsare fascinating arachnids that have captured human curiosity for centuries. With their distinctive appearance, including segmented bodies and menacing...
October 1, 2023

Discover the Best Time to Visit Vietnam for Ideal Weather
Nestled in Southeast Asia,Vietnamboasts a diverse climate and geography. The ideal time to visit varies depending on your preferences and theregionsyou plan to...
October 1, 2023

Georgia’s Largest Landowner Controls a Ridiculous 583,000 Acres
Georgiais a beautiful southeastern state with many types of real estate. There are urban parcels that are ideal for business and industry. Additionally, natural...
October 1, 2023

15 Beautiful and Fast-Growing Shrubs to Plant in the Fall
Whether you recently moved into a new home or want to quickly update your outside space,shrubs are a great additionto any landscaping. Thankfully, there are ple...
October 1, 2023

Skilled Safari Jeep Driver Narrowly Evades an Enraged Elephant Charging Down the Road
When you weigh up to 12,000 pounds and reach up to 10 feet tall to your shoulder, you don’t need to be intimidated by a safari jeep! In this clip, the Sri...
October 1, 2023

How Do Snakes See? Everything We Know About Their Vision
Snakesare known to be adept and clever hunters, distinguished by their lack of eyelids and external ears. These elongatedreptilesare many in number, with over 3...
October 1, 2023

The 10 Countries Where You Can See the Amazing Northern Lights
he northern lights are a stunning sight to see. The swirly, green lights up in the dark sky can put you in a trance. When you see blue, purple, and red intertwi...
October 1, 2023

12 myths about your gut bacteria, explained by scientists
The human microbiome is one of the most exciting topics in health nowadays. The scientific literature is burgeoning and every day, there seems to be a new study...
October 1, 2023

Dramatically efficient cure for blood cancer: 90% of patients respond to innovative technique
Multiple myeloma is rare but devastating type of blood cancer. It comes from plasma cells that reside in the bone marrow and kills over12,500 Americans every ye...
October 1, 2023

New rapid test uses viruses to identify the cause of bladder infections
Urinary tract infections are not only painful, unpleasant, and potentially hazardous but also present a considerable challenge for physicians. They're diffi...
October 1, 2023

Breastfeeding literally saves babies’ lives
Credit: Pixabay.In a nationwide study of nearly 10 million infants born in the U.S. between 2016 and 2018, scientists found that babies who were breastfed had a...
October 1, 2023

Bird flu outbreak is killing dozens of cats in Poland, with low risk for humans
A significant number of cats in Poland have recently died after catching a highly pathogenic form of bird flu. The virus is a subtype of avian influenza A known...
October 1, 2023

Breastfeeding can have important health benefits. But it’s challenging and not always possible
Often lauded as nature's perfect infant food, breast milk offers a combination of nutrients and antibodies uniquely tailored to the baby's needs. But fo...
September 30, 2023

What rats on LSD can teach us about the seat of consciousness in the brain
Credit: Pixabay.Psychedelics are known for inducingaltered states of consciousnessin humans by fundamentally changing our normal pattern of sensory perception,...
September 30, 2023

A simple mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk
When we think aboutdental health, we usually think about sugar, cavities, and that sort of thing. But increasingly, dental problems seem linked to other health...
September 30, 2023

Slippery potty: scientists 3D print non-stick toilet bowl that never leaves poop marks
Credit: Huazhong University of Science and Technology.Althoughthe humble flush toilet was inventedin the late 16th century, it didn't become widespread unti...
September 30, 2023
Scientists finally sequence the Y chromosome for the first time
3D rendering of human Y chromosome. Credit: The Scientist.For years, scientists have toiled to crack the sequence of the Y chromosome, the male sex chromosome....
September 30, 2023

Common supplements may reverse age-related hearing loss
Elderly woman wearing a hearing aid. Credit: Wallpaperflare.Researchers in Argentina have uncovered a possible connection between everyday supplements and the r...
September 30, 2023

Why we need to set limits on sperm donation
Credit: Pixabay.It’s a summer’s afternoon in Amsterdam. Two young adults meet and strike up a casual relationship. The evening ends, happily for bot...
September 30, 2023

Dogs love it when you talk to them like they’re babies. Their brains light up
Credit: Pixabay.A recent study has taken an intriguing look into the world of dog-human communication, giving us a new understanding about the ways dogs respond...
September 30, 2023

Researchers call for serious reforms to Australia’s Medicare
Credit: Pixabay.Australia ranks third in terms of healthcare quality -- as measured by affordability, administrative efficiency, equity, and outcomes -- among h...
September 30, 2023

Researchers created a genetically modified transparent squid — and this could be huge for brain rese
Historically, turning invisible was considered the stuff of wizardry and spells. More recently, physicists have also looked at invisibility, devising invisibili...
September 30, 2023

Here’s why you probably shouldn’t add bananas to your smoothie
Smoothies, a popular choice for a speedy breakfast or a nourishing snack, can be a convenient way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our diet. But w...
September 30, 2023

Healthcare on the brink — what the world can learn from the medical strikes in the UK
Striking nurses, in London, 19 December 2022.It's "strike season" for health workers in the UK. First, junior doctors staged a five-day walkout. Then, after...
September 30, 2023
