Backed by several scientific studies, we tell you whether the phases of the moon influence human health, sleep quality, and the menstrual cycle. Take note, because you'll be surprised by the results.
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Believe it or not, the history of science is full of unexpected discoveries. From penicillin to the microwave, to the pacemaker. We'll tell you about eight discoveries that have emerged from accidents or errors in the laboratory.
We could soon move away from the notion that PFAS are ‘forever chemicals’ after new research reveals a way to break down these persistent, synthetic chemicals.
The latest temperature data reflects a worsening situation, as 2024 was the first year in which the global average surface temperature exceeded 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels.
According to the new study, the artificial sweetener sucralose increases brain activity in regions involved in appetite and body weight, suggesting it makes people hungrier.
Researchers at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and the University of Notre Dame have developed SPROUT, a flexible robot designed for rescue missions in urban areas. Learn more here!
Hawaii’s forests, once teeming with unique native life, now host unfamiliar "freakosystems"—entirely reshaped ecosystems driven by human impact, where native species are nearly nonexistent.More information: Scientists warn: more species are crossing from one side to the other of the Panama Canal and altering ecosystems
What if your earliest memories weren't lost, but simply blocked? Although we learn to speak, walk, and recognize the world at an astonishing speed in our early years, most of us don't retain clear memories from that stage.
A new study published in the journal Nature highlights the link between the herpes zoster vaccine and the risk of developing dementia, indicating that the vaccine reduces this risk by 20%. Understand more below.
Machines are going to redefine the roles of society. “In a decade, artificial intelligence will make humans unnecessary for most things,” Bill Gates predicted.
Brazilian researchers are transforming green coconut waste into biofuel, offering a sustainable solution for the waste produced in Aracaju and strengthening the country's energy matrix.
A recent study reveals that traditional rice cultivation, especially in flooded systems, emits large amounts of greenhouse gases, placing agriculture at the centre of discussions on climate change.