The manosphere may be online, but its influence is showing up in real life. A new study has identified what researchers call the “M factor,” a syndrome categorized by a cluster of attitudes linked to misogyny, male supremacy, violence and opposition to gender equality. “The M factor reflects an attitude that sees ‘true masculinity’ as … Read more
It’s a sale of Jurass-chic proportions. Birkins are beautiful. Chanel bags, très magnifique. But a purse derived from 66-million-year-old purse dinosaur DNA simply cannot be beat, per the Parisian auction house hawking the prehistoric must-have for over $500,000 on Thursday. Bidding paddles are sure to go flying in the air as auctioneer Alexandre Giquello of Hôtel … Read more
Sturgeons’ booty calls apparently have a bass beat. Scientists have discovered that the huge, Volkswagen-sized fish have been making thunderous, rumbling sounds while getting it on in the Hudson River, per a raunchy study published in the journal Endangered Species Research. “It’s almost that you feel it more than you hear it,” study co-author Maija Niemistö, … Read more
It was cloudy with a chance of skeet-balls. Tourists in Russia had to hide in their vehicles as a biblical swarm of mosquitoes blackened the skies, as seen in bloodcurdling footage. The visitors had traveled to Lake Shchuchye in the Buryatia region for a scenic getaway, Jam Press reported. The swarms forced motorists to sequester … Read more
It’s 7:35 a.m. inside Austin’s Fairmont Hotel when the elevator doors open and a fit, tanned man sporting a red-light therapy cap and yellow-tinted glasses steps into a packed, half-asleep car. “Are we ready for today?” he asks the bleary-eyed passengers, a steaming cup of mold-free, mineral-infused Danger Coffee in hand. “This is our f—king … Read more
It’s the Hero he deserves. For most of his life, Praveen Gowtham avoided prosthetics. The Bronx physicist, who lost part of his arm at one week old due to a birth defect, found artificial limbs cumbersome, clunky and less mobile than billed. That all changed last month when he became the world’s first person to … Read more
Research now shows that mosquitoes may bite the hand that feeds them Deet — at least in time. The commonly used chemical — which is the gold standard ingredient approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to act as a mosquito repellent — has recently been shown to potentially attract the pesky insects, as they’ve … Read more
That’s doggone wild. A dog born with a spare penis had to undergo emergency surgery to relieve him of his sex-tra appendage so it wouldn’t encumber him. “I’ve never seen this condition before,” the surgeon, Dr. Lauren McNamara, wrote in a viral Instagram post last week. The extra-endowed canine, fittingly named Willy Wonka, had reportedly been handed … Read more
One and done? Pharma giant Eli Lilly announced Monday that its gene-editing therapy can reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by up to 62% with a single infusion. Not only was the experimental treatment successful, but the results were still apparent in some participants 18 months after they received the dose. VERVE-102 may be a revolutionary treatment … Read more
Ready for a “root” awakening? Towering fossilized tree trunks entombed upright in layers of rock across the US are stirring up a flood of debate — with some researchers claiming the eerie formations could be evidence that Noah’s Ark and the biblical Great Flood were more than just Sunday school stories. The ancient remnants, known … Read more
Harvard scientists have been honored for creating the world’s first “vagina-on-a-chip,” a groundbreaking device that mimics the female reproductive tract using living human cells. The tiny lab-grown model allows researchers to better study the vaginal microbiome, including the effects of hormones, healthy bacteria, infections and possible treatments — all without experimenting on mice, which don’t … Read more
It was supposed to be just another sunny beach refresh in Spain — until construction crews accidentally uncovered something a lot older than sunburn and sandcastles. Workers digging along Almadraba beach in Alicante got more than they bargained for when a routine regeneration project unearthed what looked like a harmless chunk of stone — and … Read more
It’ll take their breath away. Scientists have devised an unorthodox remedy they claim can eliminate rancid breath and oral bacteria in canines — an eco-friendly and cost-efficient spray derived from molasses. They detailed the unorthodox, funk-fighting remedy in a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. “The spray itself has a mild, … Read more
The world is designed around our right-handedness. From school desks to handshakes, life has adapted to fit the needs of the 90% of people who biologically identify as a “righty.” But the question of why the overwhelming majority of human cultures favor the right hand has long puzzled scientists seeking answers. Despite decades of research, … Read more
They’re sticking it where the sun-ray don’t shine. While remoras are known to be rather clingy, some are getting too close for comfort by diving into manta rays’ backsides, per a scientific probe in the journal Ecology and Evolution. “These fish are heading up right into some manta ray rear-ends,” lead author Emily Yeager, a … Read more
One fish, two fish, red fish — Mr. Snuffleupagus fish? A new species of ghost pipefish resembling the beloved star “Sesame Street” character — now officially named Solenostomus snuffleupagus — has recently been discovered by research scientists, with the show creators supporting the fish’s matching moniker. The fish, whose identifying characteristics include a lengthy snout … Read more
Along a meandering river in a warm and arid region that is now Thailand roughly 113 million years ago, a plant-eating behemoth almost 90 feet (27 meters) long browsed on the treetops without much fear of predators due to its sheer size. This was Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, the largest-known dinosaur from Southeast Asia. Researchers have unearthed … Read more
“We wouldn’t have been able to even have a baby together if it wasn’t for AI,” one dad-to-be told The Post. “So we’re very grateful.” Source link #Exclusive #babies #conceived #previously #impossible #ways #IVF #tech
The “cradle of civilization” may be turning into a dust bowl — and some Christians say the Bible saw it coming. The mighty Euphrates River — the legendary waterway that helped give rise to some of humanity’s earliest civilizations — has been shrinking at an alarming rate, sparking fresh fears among end-times believers that an … Read more
Is it all just smoke and mirrors? The Department of War released over 160 previously classified files on Friday in an effort for greater transparency surrounding UFOs, aliens and extraterrestrial life — but some experts believe the government is still hiding key information from us. The files — released after President Donald Trump ordered the … Read more