Science

In 1911, American newspaper editor Arthur Brisbane coined the phrase, “a picture is worth a thousand words”. He was right, since pictures are capable of taking us back through time to relive a moment. Historical photos can especially be captivating since they tell stories about the historical …

Our planet is a mysterious yet amazing place. There are places that are breathtakingly beautiful and then there are places that can unleash hell itself. Deep within the expansive plains of Turkmenistan’s Karakum desert is a jaw-dropping phenomenon that keeps defying expectations. Locals call it …

We’ve learned a lot from watching movies. At the same time, action movies have taught us things that were completely false. Big screens have the habit of exaggerating things or making things appear dramatic, in order to keep the viewers attention throughout the entire screen …

Traveling is good for you, as it promotes positive brain activity. At the same time, as foreigners in unfamiliar territories, there are things we need to be aware of. Our vacations or travel itineraries are supposed to be filled with joyous memories. For most of …

Sometimes, it’s hard to judge what should be considered “common knowledge”. But, at the same time, the more knowledge we have, the better we can ensure our survival. You never know when a piece of advice or something you read a long time ago, can …

For most of us, stress is a normal part of our lives that comes with everyday occurrences. Almost 70 years ago, no such thing as “stress” existed, since there was no term used to define it. Although there were millions who coped with it, there …

Since the invention of the first wheel, mankind has come a long way. Today, our inventions are scouring galaxies light years away, and cancer related fatalities have decreased by 25%. We didn’t achieve all of this overnight, though. It took brilliant men and women years, …

Parasites are all around us. No matter how clean and tidy we keep ourselves and our surroundings, we just can’t get rid of them. They have been in this world longer than us and they are here to stay. While most parasites in the human …

Long before the wheel was invented, mankind walked on all fours. Walking upright freed the hands for carrying and manipulating tools. It also allowed for traveling longer distances and eventually, endurance running. According to Chris Stringer, a leading anthropologist at the Natural History Museum in …

1 in every 700 babies born around the world, suffer from Down Syndrome. Being born different is not a choice these innocent human beings make but some work so hard to prove that they are no different than the rest of us. Russell O’ Grady is …