Outsmart Your Smartphone: Swap Googling for Napping to Enhance Brain Health
Taking regular daytime naps can increase the odds of healthy aging, says a new book. “iMind” by Professor Elmasry argues for the superiority of human…
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A Forgotten Prehistoric Era: Australia’s Ancient “Age of Monotremes” Unearthed
Australian researchers have discovered the oldest confirmed platypus specimen along with a new species they’ve named ‘echidnapus.’ This newly identified species combines characteristics of platypuses…
Building Resilient Teens: The Essential Role of Reflective Parenting
Sheila Redfern advocates for reflective parenting, focusing on empathy and understanding the teenage brain to help adolescents manage emotions and build resilience. Helping teenagers to…
Diet Myths Debunked by Hard Science
Dietitian Joyce Patterson critiques popular diet trends for being unsustainable and overly restrictive, advocating for a balanced, flexible eating approach based on scientific evidence and…
50 Global Experts Warn: We Must Stop Technology-Driven AI
According to a team of global experts, we need to stop the development of new AI technology merely for the sake of innovation, which forces…
The Early Explosion That Changed History: The Hidden Story of the Somme’s First Detonation
The spectacular explosion of the mine at Hawthorn Ridge – a fortified German front-line position in the First World War – marked the beginning of…
“Astonishing” Footage – Orca’s Solo Hunt of Great White Shark Rattles Marine Science
Research reveals “astonishing” footage showcasing new hunting strategies of orcas, heightening worries about the state of the marine ecosystem. An orca (killer whale) has been…
Risk of Existential Catastrophe: There Is No Proof That AI Can Be Controlled
Highlighting the absence of evidence for the controllability of AI, Dr. Yampolskiy warns of the existential risks involved and advocates for a cautious approach to…
Shattering Stereotypes: Eating Disorders in Every Shape and Color
Eating disorders affect everyone regardless of race, gender or age, says eating disorder experts. The myth that “only skinny white affluent girls develop eating disorders”…
New Research: Children’s Brains Are Shaped by Their Time on Tech Devices
Based on the analysis of studies spanning 23 years that included over 30,000 children under the age of 12, specialists suggest that governments should provide…
“Once-in-a-Lifetime Find” – Scientists Discover Fossil Treasure Trove Under Wastewater Pipe
Fossils of the world’s oldest known flax snails, an extinct sawshark spine, and great white shark teeth were all unearthed in a pile of sand…
Warning: Paper Drinking Straws May Be Harmful to Health and Worse for the Environment Than Plastic Versions
Long-lasting “forever chemicals,” which can cause damaging health issues, were found in 18 out of 20 brands of paper straws. “Eco-friendly” paper drinking straws contain…
Gigantic Insights: Tiny Scales Uncover Megalodon’s Slow Speed and Huge Hunger
A recent study led by Professor Kenshu Shimada challenges the conventional view of the extinct Megalodon, suggesting it was a slow swimmer that utilized its…
Beyond Play: Board Games Boost Math Ability in Young Children
A comprehensive review of research from the past 23 years indicates that number-based board games significantly improve young children’s mathematical skills. Board games based on…
Robot Souls and “Junk Code”: Should AI Be Given a Human Conscience?
Humans have curated the best of human intelligence to inform AI, with the hopes of creating flawless machines – but could the flaws we left…
Brain Injury Expert Warns: Limit Screen Use in Children Under Six
“Children who are in regular contact with mobile phone screens, tablets or computers are more irritable and have worse attention, memory, and concentration than those…
Disturbing Findings: Child Drug Use Vastly Underestimated
Experts recommend future substance use research should combine survey and hair analysis results. Hair analysis could be the key to understanding adolescent drug usage, as…
One of the Oldest Ever Found: New Ancient “Marine Crocodile” Discovered
New research has uncovered a new thalattosuchian – an ancient ‘sister’ of modern-day crocodiles’ ancestors. The recent discovery of Turnersuchus hingleyae is a result of…