Being bored is good for the mind and mental health
Being bored is not as bad as we think. Indeed, according to a recently published study doredom…
Nearly 500 people get sick on Royal Caribbean cruise
A wild outbreak of gastroenteritis broke out on a cruise liner. Nearly 500 people were contaminated, forcing…
Smoking shisha is more harmful than smoking cigarettes
With its fruity flavors, shisha is often considered a substitute for cigarettes. However, this type of smoking is equally…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation: a safe, non-invasive way to relieve migraine
British researchers have developed a portable transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device to treat migraines at home. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)…
Researchers have discovered a link between obesity and smell
New Zealand researchers believe that obese people have a reduced ability to detect and recognize odors compared to people…
Petrified horse remains discovered in the ancient city of Pompeii
Archaeologists have discovered petrified horses bones, perfectly preserved, north of the ancient city of Pompeii, destroyed by the eruption…
Weighing 552 carats, the largest diamond in North America has been discovered in Canada
Mining company Dominion Diamond Mines and its partner Rio Tinto Group unearthed a 552 carat diamond at the Diavik…
Saturn’s rings are disappearing fast
Saturn is one of the most recognizable planets of the Solar System thanks to its emblematic rings, but these…
Goldfish can make their own alcohol
In the absence of oxygen, many vertebrates, including humans, die in minutes. But this is not the…
The color purple could be a sign of extraterrestrial life
Astronomers use the color reflected by the surface of an exoplanet to assess their chances of sheltering life. The…
Violence during childhood would greatly impact the victim’s DNA
Violence during childhood would have an even greater impact on the victims than was previously thought. Violent episodes during childhood…
Mindfulness meditation improves concentration and working memory
Practicing mindfulness meditation ten minutes a day would develop concentration and working memory. Indeed, according to a recent study,…
Hurricanes are moving more and more slowly
The rate at which hurricane are moving has slowed down globally over the last seven decades, especially in coastal…
Physical activity may reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction can alter a couple’s life and become a real handicap. Medication treatments are often thought of as…
Neanderthal man mastered the art of fire
European archaeologists have been able for the first time to establish a first direct proof of the ability of…
Humans might have reached America earlier than expected
Until the 1980s, archaeologists believed — based on prehistoric finds — that the first humans in the Western Hemisphere…