Even as a child, we all learned that playing with the little bead of mercury in science class was not a good thing. It was cool to watch it bead around, but we were warned&hellip
Monthly Archives For October 2016
Coffee: a Lifesaver
We all know coffee helps us through the morning. A new study by the Harvard School of Public Health, though, shows us coffee helps us survive the rest of the day as well. Men and&hellip
Be Smart, Avoid Children
A study from the London School of Economics has found for every 15 IQ points above the statistical mean, a woman’s desire to bear children drops a whopping 25 percent. Seeing a little tyke sitting&hellip
The Dawning Extinction of Macho Men?
There is a widening gap between men and women. It has nothing to do with pay scales or legal rights. A just-released British study, echoed by other scientific literature, shows men are less likely to&hellip
Top 10 horror movies of all time
The Exorcist (1973) This story about a 12-year-old girl who starts acting strangely is especially frightening because it is based loosely on actual events. Regan begins acting peculiarly by speaking in tongues and levitating which&hellip
Headaches May Contribute to Thyroid Conditions
Headaches a Risk Factor for Developing Hypothyroidism According to a recent study published by researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, individuals who suffer from migraines, cluster headaches, tension headaches or other headache&hellip
Glucose-Sensing Contacts to Revolutionize Testing
Non-Invasive Glucose Testing on the Horizon Glucose testing for diabetes patients is currently a very invasive process that entails having blood drawn every single time. This makes the process uncomfortable for many. However, there may&hellip
Famous scientists who made a difference in the world
Nikola Tesla A Serbian American scientist and inventor, Tesla made contributions to the fields of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics and he was a well-regarded futurist. Initially working for Edison, he eventually set out on&hellip
Corporal Punishment Predominantly Affects Minorities, Children with Disabilities
Disabled and Black students at Greater Risk of Receiving Corporal Punishment A recent study has found that corporal punishment is used up to 50 percent more frequently on African American children, children with disabilities and&hellip
Top 10 Movies of 2015
What are the top 10 movies of 2015? Well, actually, that all depends on who you are listening to. In fact, one could pick just about any year and it will not be a definitive&hellip
Famous Last Words
The list of famous last words of famous people can be easily found. Most of the time it is not that their last words were so profound; it is their life that was profound! So&hellip
Corporate Women Still Not Top Earners
For decades, it has been acknowledged that there is an unseen barrier preventing women from reaching the top positions in their careers. And while recent progress has shown that more women are entering the top&hellip
Power Struggle, More Trouble
There are many types of power that we tap into in order to fulfill our everyday needs and responsibilities. Hydropower, solar power and wind power are just some of the sources that we employ to&hellip
Study Reveals That Marijuana Can Affect Your Health, But in a Good Way
The Office of National Drug Control Policy noted that marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. Nearly 17 million Americans age 12 and older reported that they had used the&hellip
Heart Attacks More Likely in Winter
We always joke our families give us heart attacks during the holidays. Turns out it might be the cold weather stressing our hearts. The cold of winter will affect up to 50 percent of those&hellip
Concrete Resolutions Last through New Year’s
Contrary to popular belief, the key to a good New Year’s resolution is not tireless devotion. Kudos to those still hitting the gym in March; of the millions of resolutions made every January 1st, over&hellip
Rich People Have Better Sex
Those seeking better sex should toss their Viagra and try the stock market instead. A recent study from Spain indicates those with wealth report greater sexual satisfaction. In 2009, over 9,850 Spaniards participated in the&hellip
Conservative Christianity Causes Divorce
Though conservative Christians bemoan the crumbling institution of marriage, scientific study suggests religious conservatism may actually lead to increased divorce rates. Those areas in the United States with a large population of hard-line Christians also&hellip
Sex Makes You Smarter
Studies have shown how regular sex can fight depression, boost your immune system and increase overall happiness. Now science tells us that romping in the hay can boost your IQ as well. A team of&hellip
Science Suggests Sadness must be Learned
Even though babies are born crying, a new scientific study suggests outward displays of sadness must be learned later on in life. The data isn’t about laughing or crying, per se, but rather how we&hellip
Gang Members Struggle Within
Gangs have been linked to horrific crimes for a substantial amount of time and do not appear to be disassembling anytime soon. In fact, a report entitled, “The 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment” which was&hellip
Parents Driving Embarrassed Teens from Facebook
Facebook is no longer “cool” and it has your parents to blame. A study conducted by the EU shows that older teens are fleeing the social network at a record pace, mostly owed to the&hellip
The simplest way to curb your appetite was in front of you all along.
All the recommendations that exercise will help you lose weight and keep fit is true – but double! Researchers from the University of Campinas have discovered that not only does exercising help you shed off&hellip
The color of your food will prevent you from aging.
Or at least the color of your fruits. A new research study shows that if you eat more fruits that are red, orange, and blue such as the acai berry or even the all-time favorite&hellip
James Bond even Drunker than you Thought
Filed in the “because we can” folder, the British Journal of Medicine published a study into the drinking habits of Bond…James Bond. The results of this study are predictably horrifying. Included in the BMJ’s light-hearted&hellip
