5 Plants With Medicinal Properties in Your Own Backyard
The plants in your backyard aren't just nice to look at. Some may also hold some surprising medicinal uses. ...read more
Month: February 2021
How One Scientist Is Giving Old Phones a Second Life With E-Waste Microfactories
Veena Sahajwalla launched a new way to recycle electronic waste that skips tons of transit and re-forms materials on-site. She’s since added plastics to the mix, and is expanding her microfactories across Australia. ...read more
The Man Who Thought AIDS Was All In The Mind
I look at one of the most remarkable articles in the history of psychology ...read more
Bioluminescent Bays: Where the Nighttime Sea Shimmers With Light
To truly see bioluminescence, you must be there. But skilled photographers with the right gear can offer a glimpse: Alfia Rapicano used a six-second shutter speed to capture this moment at Jervis Bay in Australia. ...read more
What Is Hyperloop and When Will It Be Ready?
Early tests show that hyperloop technology can work quickly and safely. Is it coming to a city near you anytime soon? Here's everything you need to know about the super speed train. ...read more
Earth Is Off to a Relatively Cool Start in 2021
Emphasis on the word 'relatively': Globally, last month was still among the 10 warmest Januaries on record ...read more
Lovesickness Is Real. Here’s How to Cure It
That feeling like your heart has been ripped out of your chest? Turns out you’re not just being melodramatic. Being lovesick can impact your mental and physical wellness, but there are ways to get relief. ...read more
Shame and the Rise of the Social Media Outrage Machine
This ancient social emotion has always been complex. The internet poured fuel on it. Then came social media. ...read more
Are Humans Wired to Be Seduced By the Color Red?
In cultures around the world, red is tied to passion, sex and romance. Does the association come from social learning or our evolutionary heritage? ...read more
Best Pre-Workout Supplements for Women – [2021 list]