‘Look on the bright side of life’ is a common advice we hear often. It sure sounds nice and comforting and nowadays, researchers also claim it may help us prolong our lifespan. According to the study that was led by American academics and published in the Proceedings of the National […]
Playing outdoors is good for the child’s immunity and according to research, the children that had their outdoor play areas transformed from gravel yards into mini forests experienced stronger immunity within a month. The researchers believe this is a result of the child’s development of diverse microbes on the guts […]
Nowadays, some babies are born without wisdom teeth and a lot of people have a rare additional artery in their forearms. According to a new study, it’s because we’re undergoing a microevolution. Australian scientists found a couple of changes in humans which are happening over a short period of time. […]
Weightlifting is so much more than just getting ripped and toned-according to a Georgia Tech study published in the Acta Psychologica journal, aside from the apparent physical advantages that it has to offer, pumping iron for 20 minutes per day turns out to be a serious mind booster. 20 minute-reps […]
Did you ever wonder how much your dog loves you? According to a new study done by Canine Cottages, 4 different dogs were placed a special heart-rate tracking collar to find out what makes them excited when they’re interacting with their owners. According to the data from the dogs over […]
TU Delft researcher Bob Hendrikx is the creator of the Living Cocoon, a coffin constructed of mycelium which speeds up the body’s decomposition and betters the surrounding soil. The Living Cocoon actively contributes to the composting process happening after death and also removes the toxins from the earth and creates […]
According to science, grandparents who watch their grandkids live in average 5 years more. Many parents struggle with parental duties and a lot of times, grandparents are there to help them take a break. They love taking care of the little bundles of joy. But, some parents often feel guilty […]
According to Japanese stem cell biologist Hiromitsu Nakauchi, he’s been waiting on this moment for more than 10 years. After several years of planning, the researcher has received a governmental approval to pursue one of the most controversial projects out there, i.e. human-animal embryo experiments. Namely, for many countries in […]
Same as humans, whales and other marine mammals communicate using sounds. And, according to research, commercial shipping silences the songs of whales. Adding the other ocean noise increase, whales are definitely experiencing struggles in their inter-species communication. Unfortunately, this is bad news because whale songs are unique to populations and […]
If you’re a person who experience goosebumps while listening to music, this new research claims that you’re not only in touch with your feelings, but your brain may be pretty unique. The scientific team from the University of Southern California did brain scans of 20 student participants, half of who […]