It’s summertime and you know what that means: the dreaded mosquitoes are out to play. If you’ve ever wondered why it seems like you’re the only person at the outdoor party getting bit by the pesky creatures, you’re not alone. A new YouTube video by the American Chemical Society in its “Reactions” series explores how … Read more
Spider mites — they’re just like us. Scientists at the University of Vienna have uncovered the creepy-crawlies’ sexual habits. Male spider mites will “undress” their female counterparts before copulation, according to a study published in the scientific journal iScience. This “stripping” occurs when a female spider mite reaches maturity. Owing to intense competition for mates, … Read more
A new study has found that loneliness is one of the most major health detriments there could be for diabetes patients. Extended isolation has “a stronger influence than depression, smoking, physical activity and diet” on those with diabetes, according to a new Tulane University study. Particularly, lonely diabetics are more prone to cardiovascular disease as … Read more
Monkey see, monkey groove. New research has found that orangutans (which are indeed apes, not monkeys) possess beatboxing skills as good, if not more impressive than their primate cousins — us — and it may be a huge clue to the evolution of human speech. “Humans rarely produce voiced and voiceless noises simultaneously. The exception … Read more
This horrifying video is causing serious buzz. Frightening footage captured by an electron microscope shows what happens after a person sustains a bee sting, with the insect’s stinger sawing into flesh and unleashing a potent venom that “destroys human cells.” The explainer video — shared to YouTube by Jon Perry, who creates informational clips via … Read more
NASA has created shocking visuals of carbon emissions “to dissect our atmosphere and understand some of the major contributors” behind the gas. The videos, which are time-lapse photography of the gnarly-looking greenhouse emissions from 2021, show the patterns carbon had taken above each continent throughout those 12 months. In the diagrams, fossil fuels are colored … Read more
With an abundance of research backing the importance of friendship to our sense of belonging, wellbeing, health and happiness, there is no doubt that for the majority of us, these social connections are integral to our lives. But for one generation, making friends hasn’t been so easy and it is having a lasting impact. Research … Read more
Loneliness is not just bad for men’s mental health — it may be bad for their bones, too, according to a new study. And while social isolation may have a negative impact on the bone health of men, this is not true of women, the researchers found. Dr. Rebecca Mountain, of Maine Health Institute for Research in Scarborough, Maine, … Read more
Your brain is more superficial than we thought. Scientists from the University of Monash in Melbourne, Australia, have found that the shape of your brain could strongly influence how you think, feel and behave. Previously, scientists thought neuron connectivity in the brain is what drives its function. However, recent research has found it could actually … Read more
Researchers have found a possible reason for a spike in the rate of colorectal cancer cases among patients under 50: a fungus that usually blamed for nail and skin infections. Doctors at Georgetown University came up with the novel theory while tracking changes in the gut microbiomes of cancer patients, Axios reported. “A lot of people … Read more
The inconceivable may soon be possible for those who can’t conceive. Japanese scientists have claimed they’re on the cusp of growing human babies in the lab, by incubating eggs and sperm in an artificial womb. Indeed, tykes from concentrate could be available to mothers in as little as five years, according to Professor Katsuhiko Hayashi, … Read more
Jo Cameron, 74, has experienced broken bones, severe joint degeneration, intense surgery, childbirth, car accidents, and burns — but she’s never felt pain, anxiety or fear. In 2013, Cameron was diagnosed with congenital analgesia after the mother of two repeatedly shocked doctors with her incredibly high pain tolerance. After six years of tests, doctors discovered … Read more
It’s been touted as a miracle “insurance” — but some experts say blood banking may not be worth the money and time. Drew Barrymore recently revealed that she saved blood from both of her daughters’ umbilical cords in order to salvage their stem cells after being told by her doctor that it could potentially be a … Read more
Raise a glass to this scientific breakthrough. Researchers at Brown University — who were working in tandem with peers at University of Toulouse in France — have finally discovered why champagne bubbles are unique. They also learned more about what’s behind its crisp and delicious taste that’s made the drink a favorite for centuries. “This … Read more
Mesopotamians kissed — and scientists are finally telling. New research suggests humans kissed each other on the lips 1,000 years earlier than previously thought. Researchers at Oxford University and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark recently analyzed written sources from early Mesopotamian societies, which led them to propose humanity’s earliest recorded kiss took place 4,500 … Read more
Spanish social media star Paula Gonu sickened fans earlier this month after revealing that she ate her own knee cartilage during a romantic dinner date with her beau. However, the beauty is far from the first person to publicly profess to sampling some human flesh. Murderers, plane crash survivors and investigative authors have all spoken … Read more
The internet, consumed in moderation, may contribute to better overall brain health for older Americans. People who regularly engage with the internet were less likely to develop dementia, a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found. Researchers observed 18,154 adults aged 50 through 65 over an eight-year period. The participants … Read more
Ufology, the study of UFOs as crafts of nonhuman origin, has always had a bit of an image problem. The term “UFO” conjures visions of flying saucers and gray aliens. Suggest to scientists that they study UFOs, and they’re likely to burst out laughing. The military has long viewed UFO claims as a distraction from … Read more
Do you want to be forever young? A breakthrough study may show you how. Researchers from the University of California San Diego conducted a study to reprogram the cellular aging process. The study concluded that they were able to increase the lifespan of yeast cells by 82% — and claimed that the same could be done to human … Read more
It’s out-of-the-box scary. The Tripedaliidae jellyfish species has welcomed its fourth family member — a new 24-eyed creature that measures just over a half-inch long and carries a remarkably dangerous sting. Discovered in Hong Kong’s Mai Po Nature Reserve, it is officially named Tripedalia maipoensis and is in the same family as the Australian box … Read more