In the concrete jungle, he’s coming up roses. Chris Elliott, a horticulturist at the New York Botanical Garden, is in full bloom as throngs of “thirsty” phytophiles — plant lovers — are unashamedly salivating over his hotness. But some argue that the hunk-worship is actually crossing socially acceptable lines and causing social media mania. Chris Elliott, … Read more
We’ve been told that many things increase our risk of dementia — genetics, too much alcohol, not enough exercise, improper nutrition, high blood pressure, the risks go on and on. Neuroscientist Vivienne Ming wants to add one more item to the list — artificial intelligence. Scientists have already sounded the alarm that US dementia cases could … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Kali Uchis has a bit of a girls trip planned. The sultry hitmaker recently announced she’s running it back this summer with her ‘For The Girls Tour’ with co-headliner Mariah … Read more
New year, new foods? Hold on a minute. Whether you’re going all in on healthy eating with a new diet or sticking to what you know and love, we often don’t think about food safety. But two foods in particular could mean risky business for your health, according to one food scientist. Food scientist and … Read more
Is that something sweet a trick or a treat? Halloween is just a few days away, and children are about to be running door to door in search of candies and chocolates. But one scientist is warning parents about the dangers of allowing their kids to indulge in certain treats on the spooky, candy-driven holiday. … Read more
Sweet tune, sweeter bite. A University of Bristol brainiac has created a song that actually makes chocolate taste even better when listening to it. After doing 60 years of research, which found that music’s pitch, speed and key can trick the brain into thinking something, particularly sweet treats taste more decadent than they already do, … Read more
The Trump administration announced criminal smuggling charges on Wednesday against Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard scientist who was detained three months ago after failing to declare scientific samples she was carrying in her luggage. In a hearing in federal district court earlier in the day, a government lawyer told a federal judge that the Trump administration … Read more
They were floored by the results. Everyone’s picked up food fast to prevent contamination — but is this method tried and true or merely an old wives’ tale? A Chicago microbiologist has put the so-called “five-second rule” to the test to scientifically gauge if it’s safe to eat food that’s fallen on the floor, as … Read more
Holy plot twist! A provocative new theory suggests that the original Garden of Eden may not have been in Mesopotamia, roughly modern-day Iraq, as has been long-assumed — but rather in Egypt, under the towering shadow of the much older Great Pyramid of Giza. Dr. Konstantin Borisov, a computer engineer, is shaking up biblical geography … Read more
A statue discovered at Cleopatra’s tomb allegedly reveals the Egyptian queen’s true face. An Egyptian-Dominican archaeological mission in collaboration with the National University Pedro Henríquez Ureña, led by Dr. Kathleen Martinez, uncovered new artifacts and ceremonial objects from the late Ptolemaic period. The Egyptian-Dominican archaeological mission in collaboration with the National University Pedro Henríquez Ureña … Read more
Joe Rogan made fun of Prince Harry in his new Netflix special, impersonating the prince and revealing how he wants to do mushrooms with the royal so he could challenge his views on COVID-19 vaccines. In his latest comedy special, “Burn the Boats,” the controversial podcast host, 57, weighed in on a statement Harry and … Read more
A woman dubbed the “world’s hottest” scientist has shared her diagnosis of a potentially “deadly” mosquito-borne disease. In a video on Instagram, ecologist Rosie Moore told her 192,000 followers she had contracted dengue fever while traveling in South America. Dengue is a viral infection spread by two species of mosquito that manifests in flu-like symptoms, including sudden … Read more
Why does Coke taste so much better at McDonald’s? Popular food scientist Abbey Thiel is refreshing our memories. The special formulation of McDonald’s Coca-Cola has long been the subject of conspiracy theories, with the international burger chain trying to tamp down speculation in 2021 by revealing that one reason why its Coke is soda-licious is … Read more
Music to my ears. If you’ve ever wondered what your favorite pasta noodle sounds like, you’re in luck. The inquiring minds over at Barilla, which calls itself the world’s leading pasta producer, tapped an Oxford scientist and an Emmy-winning composer to do just that. The Al Bronzo Soundtrack has songs specifically for each Al Bronzo … Read more
Want that long-lasting buzz from your morning coffee? Skip that second cup and try this surprising breakfast addition instead. Eating grapefruit with your java could potentially extend the effects of the caffeine and ward off that unwanted afternoon slump, according to Michelle Francl, a chemistry professor at Bryn Mawr College. “If you eat a lot … Read more
A renowned astrophysicist is calling foul on reports of alien sightings in Earth’s atmosphere, arguing that biological creatures would be unable to survive a journey to our planet. “It would take about a billion years to cross from one side of the Milky Way galaxy to the other,” Avi Loeb, a Harvard astrophysicist, said during an … Read more
This is high steaks cooking. Got beef? Nuke it: A scientist says it’s best to pop that bad boy directly into a lazy chef’s preferred household appliance. “It’s always a good idea to heat the meat first in a microwave,” explained physicist George Vekinis on BBC podcast “Instant Genius.” “When you cook it directly from … Read more
Time to go against the grain? The debate over “good versus bad carbs” has long tormented diners — now, new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition is revealing the carbohydrates you should be choosing at mealtime. “It’s tempting to think of all carbohydrate foods as interchangeable,” study author Keith Ayoob, associate professor emeritus at Albert Einstein … Read more
A decorated Russian scientist tragically fell nearly 500 feet to his death after a hiking app allegedly led him over the edge of a cliff in Germany. The freak plunge occurred on August 12, while the man, Dr. Dmitry Fedyanin, 34 — who hails from Russia but lived in North Rhine-Westphalia — was hiking in … 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