Ageology professor from the University of South Florida discovered a 5600-year-old stone bridge in an ancient cave that proves humans were present on the island of Mallorca much earlier than previously believed. This discovery will change everything we thought and knew about early human history in the Western Mediterranean. The question confounded archaeologists for decades....
Men, listen up: All that time at the gym and clean eating may just be worth it. Researchers asked male and female students ranging in age from their teens to early 20s at Oklahoma State University and Australia’s Griffith University to rate men from a scale of one to seven on attractiveness. The students were...
any of us look to the stars for answers to life’s most complex questions. But actually, some of the greatest mysteries lie beneath our very feet. One might think we’d know the Earth pretty well by now but, in fact, our planet’s core remains shrouded in enigma. Indeed, there are two gigantic blobs located beneath Africa and...
Baking soda is a household item that is primarily used for baking. However, it has an impressive list of alternative uses that many people may not be aware of. From cleaning surfaces to freshening up your pet’s bed, baking soda is one of the most versatile and affordable household tools. In fact, the numerous unusual...
In order for the crops in your home garden to thrive and develop robustly, they require additional nutrients, which can be provided through the use of fertilizers. For those seeking organic options, incorporating banana peels or eggshells into your garden can be an effective approach. By utilizing these natural fertilizers, you can promote healthy plant...
Modern dog breeds haven’t quite caught up to the wolf when it comes to the size of their brains, but that size discrepancy is shrinking. The modern dog’s brain is growing larger, and it could be thanks to their interactions with humans. A new study, published in the journal Evolution, investigated brain size in both modern and ancient dog...
In June 2012, at 34 years old and after 13 years of working in investment banking, I wanted out. So I decided to negotiate a severance, retire early, and live off passive income through my rental properties, stock dividends and e-book sales. But just one year in, I realized that the life of travel and leisure I thought I wanted wasn’t...
For millennia, people slept in two shifts – once in the evening, and once in the morning. But why? And how did the habit disappear? It was around 23:00 on 13 April 1699, in a small village in the north of England. Nine-year-old Jane Rowth blinked her eyes open and squinted out into the moody...
Scientists around the world have noted that the Earth has been spinning on its axis faster lately—the fastest ever recorded. Several scientists have spoken to the press about the unusual phenomenon, with some pointing out that this past year saw some of the shortest days ever recorded. For most of the history of mankind, time has been...
They’ve been linked to road rage, pathological gambling, and complicated acts of fraud. Some make us less neurotic, and others may even shape our social relationships. It turns out many ordinary medications don’t just affect our bodies – they affect our brains. Why? And should there be warnings on packets? “Patient Five” was in his...
ALEXANDRIA, Ky. (WAVE) – Faced with a tight budget and rising demands on its 17 officer police department, the City of Alexandria in Campbell County tried something different. Instead of hiring an additional officer and taking on the added expenses of equipping that officer, the police chief at the time hired a social worker to...
Remember the complaints about the feasibility of electric vehicles, particularly in terms of limited range? Well, guess what, you climate-denier: You can’t keep hiding behind that excuse! See, now that automakers are fitting bigger batteries into cars, that’ll dramatically increase how far you can go between charges. And with new, fast-charging stations being built with...
