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Psychology says parents who sleep with their infants and avoid cribs are often seeking more than convenience: The hidden emotional reasons some families choose the family bedPsychology suggests that this parenting debate is fundamentally rooted in the human need for connection. Parents who choose to sleep alongs...
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp: Why scalp care should be your first haircare stepWe spend a lot of time thinking about our hair: the right conditioner, the right oil, the right treatment. But the thing that actually dete...
In 2008, archaeologists lifting a skull from a wet pit in York found something soft inside, and the Heslington brain preserved a life from Iron Age BritainIn a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in York, England, researchers unearthed ancient brain tissue that has astonishingly remained in...
In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food websOld canned salmon from Alaska reveals a significant increase in parasitic worms. Scientists studied cans dating back to 1979. This rise in ...
Business as second nature: Biomimicry offers a framework to shift from replication to innovation using natural principles
In 2006, archaeologists unsealed a Peruvian tomb and found a tattooed woman buried with war clubs and gold crowns, revealing a powerful woman from a lost civilizationArchaeologists unearthed a tattooed woman, the Lady of Cao, in Peru. Her burial revealed she was a powerful Moche leader, not a sacrifice. ...
Scientists found rare microscopic Ice Age giant residues on ancient tools in the Carolinas, and it changed what they knew about early American huntersArchaeologists in the Carolinas have found direct evidence of Ice Age hunters killing megafauna. Using advanced protein residue and microsc...
H-1B chill sets in; Flipkart doubles down on ShopsyUS demand for H-1B visas has slumped to a seven-year low amid steeper costs and Trump-era policy shifts. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
Why do squirrels rub snake scent on themselves, and what does it actually do?Ground squirrels have a surprising survival trick. They use the smell of rattlesnakes to hide their own scent from predators. Researchers o...
In 1979, miners using hydraulic hoses in Alaska uncovered a mummified steppe bison preserved for 36,000 yearsAlaska's permafrost yielded a remarkable 36,000-year-old steppe bison, nicknamed "Blue Babe," in 1979. Unlike typical fossils, this specime...
Longevity expert, Bryan Johnson shares simple rules for staying healthy and young: ‘Everything I learned spending millions’Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has shared his detailed health optimization framework, emphasizing sleep discipline, whole-food nutrit...
Scientists finally figured out how mosquitoes track and bite humansMosquitoes possess a hidden sense: they track your body heat using infrared radiation. Researchers discovered this ability, which, when com...
Scientists say Jurassic Park’s T. Rex missed one major detail about the dinosaur’s skinRecent fossil evidence suggests adult T. Rex likely sported scaly skin, not a full feather coat. While some smaller relatives had filamento...
The ugliest animal on Earth may be humanity's best hope for living longer — here's the scienceNaked mole rats, known for their longevity and cancer resistance, possess high levels of a protective molecule called HMW-HA. Researchers s...
Scientists just found the holy grail gene that could let humans regrow their own limbs one dayScientists studying naked mole rats discovered a gene linked to high levels of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), a substance ...
Found a snake skin near your home? Here’s the calmest and most accurate explanationFinding a snake's shed skin in your garden is a common occurrence. Experts explain this is a natural process as snakes grow. The shed skin ...
This fossilized Pinacosaurus larynx is quietly dismantling the dinosaur roar Hollywood sold us for decadesA rare fossil discovery is changing our understanding of dinosaur sounds. Scientists found a fossilized larynx from an ankylosaur named Pin...
Found Tiny White Balls in Mulch? Here’s Why Experts Say Don’t Touch Them YetUnusual white, soft objects in mulch may not be snake eggs, as many backyard creatures leave similar traces. Reptile eggs, unlike bird eggs...
Why This Dinosaur From Canada Still Has Skin After 72 Million YearsA remarkable fossil unearthed in Alberta, Canada, offers a rare glimpse into the past. This 72-million-year-old discovery features intact s...
How Often Do Snakes Actually Shed?Snakes shed their skin through a process called ecdysis, driven by growth and skin maintenance, not aesthetics. Shedding frequency varies g...