Here’s the skinny on looking slim — horizontal stripes are in! Fashionistas of varying physiques have long been force-fed the belief that wearing horizontal stripes makes the body look short and fat. Well, that’s a big fat lie, according to eye-widening new data, debunking the antiquated myth about lined patterns and width. Horizontal pencil stripes offer the … Read more
It thawed out — and then it multiplied. Scientists successfully revived a “zombie worm” that had been frozen for 24,000 years, revealing new insight into how life survives in the most unforgiving environments over extended periods of time. According to a study published in the scientific journal Current Biology, researchers found that the microscopic organism … Read more
A strange “golden orb” pulled from more than 2 miles beneath the Gulf of Alaska, once rumored to be everything from an alien egg to an unknown species, has finally been identified after a yearslong scientific investigation. Researchers with NOAA and the Smithsonian announced the unusual object, first discovered in 2023 during a deep-sea expedition, is … Read more
Scientists at UCLA have uncovered a medical breakthrough that could be a potential miracle for millions of Los Angeles residents. The Westwood university released a study that reveals a way to reverse chronic fatty liver disease without a major change in one’s diet. It is estimated that between 30% and 40% of Los Angeles residents … Read more
The yearning to cheat death has infused pop culture for ages, from “The Picture Of Dorian Gray” to “Death Becomes Her” to “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” But in recent years, finding the secret to longer life has transitioned from mythical fiction to actual science with the help of over $5 billion in investments … Read more
Scientists feel their pain — finally. Researchers have established that lobsters feel pain in a manner similar to that of other mammals, including humans — and boiling, the traditional method for killing these crustaceans, causes them suffering. In light of this revelation, scientists are calling for an immediate, legally enforced ban on boiling. Researchers have … Read more
Last week, researchers dropped a bombshell report on DFNZ, a developing new medicine derived from a class of drugs once considered too dangerous to even study. Their proposal sounded almost too good to be true: The drug might offer patients with chronic pain and injuries the benefits of an opioid without the threat of addiction … Read more
If manifesting money were as easy as pressing play, we’d all be millionaires. But on social media, many Gen Zers are convinced the secret to wealth isn’t hustle culture — it’s a disco beat. Anita Ward’s 1979 disco hit “Ring My Bell” is having an unexpected second life in 2026, with thousands of users swearing … Read more
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,100-year-old sling bullet in Israel inscribed with a pointed message aimed at enemy forces. The scientists found the bullet in a necropolis area along an ancient road at Hippos, once a prominent bishop’s seat during the Byzantine era. The city was known as Susita during the Hellenistic period, which lasted from … Read more
Fellas, you might want to pencil in a little “me” time. A new study found that masturbation comes with more perks than just the rush of feel-good endorphins after an orgasm. This time, it’s all about what’s going on behind the scenes with your swimmers. Masturbation has been linked to a range of physical and … Read more
It’s the food, baby. While shopping the perimeter of the grocery store is an age-old tip to stock up on good-for-you foods, reaching for chips, cookies and soda can be the ultimate comfort habit. But these and other junk food staples could be messing with women’s chances of trying to have a baby, according to … Read more
Scientists have long been racking their brains to crack the mechanism behind Alzheimer’s disease progression. They may have finally found a crucial clue. A research team from Heidelberg University in Germany recently uncovered a hidden “switch” that acts like a death trigger for brain cells and plays a key role in cognitive decline. The study … Read more
There’s been much debate about whether we actually ingest a credit card’s worth of plastic per week. These new findings won’t help you poop money, but they do suggest certain foods might rid your body of a portion of that plastic. Probiotic foods — those teeming with beneficial lactic acid bacteria — have been used for … Read more
Don’t sleep on this nutrient. If you’re not getting enough sleep, you could be missing out on some vital dietary staples. But you shouldn’t only aim for more sleep, but quality, deep sleep as well. And recent research has shown one essential nutrient could be the key — especially as it also helps digestion, has … Read more
Earthlings, brace yourselves: the galaxy may be emptier than your last Tinder date. According to a new study, any alien civilizations out there? Probably short-lived — and doomed to fail spectacularly. For decades, humans have been scanning the cosmos for signals of intelligent life. And yet — crickets. This cosmic ghost town phenomenon, famously dubbed … Read more
We are what we eat. While both the beneficial and detrimental effects of diet on health are well-documented, from boosting longevity to backfiring and scaring metabolism, certain eating habits can also impact cancer. Now, new research has discovered that one way of eating in particular could accelerate tumor growth in cancer patients. Food can have … Read more
Donut worry about giving in to that extra sweet treat. Overeating is an issue that plagues many, as researchers predict nearly half of US adults will be obese by 2035. But science may have an explanation for why we still reach for extra snacks even when we’re full — and it has nothing to do … Read more
It might be time to rethink that little pill in your medicine cabinet. A new study casts doubt on the idea that regularly taking an over-the-counter painkiller can help ward off colorectal cancer — at least for the general population. Worse, researchers warn that the daily habit carries “immediate risks,” including a higher chance of … Read more
Older adults classified as “SuperAgers” generate at least twice as many neurons in the hippocampus than their typical aging peers, a new study has revealed. These findings, released on Wednesday by the University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University, could help explain why SuperAgers have exceptional memory and cognitive resilience even well past 80 years old. Northwestern … Read more
Life in plastic might be fantastic after all — or at least not as dangerous as we’ve been led to believe. Ubiquitous in the environment, microplastics can be found in the clothes we wear, the cleaning supplies we use, the food we eat, the water we drink and even the air we breathe. For years, … Read more