Stripes are everywhere this season, from high-end fashion shows to everyday clothing stores. Designers are loving them, and so should you. But why do people think horizontal stripes make you look wider? It's time to debunk this myth. The idea that horizontal stripes make you look wider is actually false. In fact, horizontal stripes can make you look narrower. This i...
The outer solar system has always been a mystery. It is full of icy objects and comets. The Oort Cloud is a region far beyond Pluto. It is filled with icy relics from the solar system's formation. Comets can hurtle toward Earth from the cloud, but scientists have never glimpsed its true shape. A planetarium show in New York was preparing "Encounters in the Milky...
A Russian scientist, Kseniia Petrova, found herself in hot water recently. She was accused of smuggling frog embryos into the U. S. while working as a researcher at Harvard. This isn't just about a few tiny frogs. It's about the struggle between scientific progress and strict immigration rules. Petrova's work is impressive. She's been studying how frog embryos devel...
Forever chemicals, also called PFAS, are sneaky troublemakers. They hide in everyday items like plastic containers and non-stick pans. Once inside the body, they can cause serious health issues, including cancer. These chemicals are tough to get rid of, but recent findings suggest that fiber might be a powerful ally in the fight against them. A group of scientists c...
A new visa option is on the horizon for those looking to move to the United States. This new "gold card" will replace the existing EB-5 program, which offers green cards to investors. The catch? It will cost a hefty 5 million dollars. This move is part of a broader trend of making immigration more expensive and exclusive. It's a clear signal that wealth is becoming a...
Venus is a planet that never fails to surprise. It has a lot of volcanoes. More than 1, 600 large volcanoes have been spotted so far. Among these, there are some that are quite odd. They are called pancake domes. These are not your typical volcanoes. They are wide and flat, stretching for miles, but only half a mile high. They look like giant, circular pancake...
The head of the Health and Human Services department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has recently sparked controversy. He suggested that scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) should stop publishing in three major medical journals. The reason? He believes these journals are influenced by the pharmaceutical industry. These journals are the New Engl...
The recent changes in U. S. federal funding for scientific research have sparked a global trend. Countries are now rolling out initiatives to attract American scientists. This shift is not just about filling vacant positions; it's about offering a safe haven for academic freedom. The U. S. has long been a leader in scientific research, thanks to substantial governme...
The human body is full of mysteries. One of these is the sensitivity of our teeth. Ever wondered why a cold treat or a dentist's drill can make your teeth zing? The answer lies in the distant past, with ancient armored fish. These fish, living around 500 million years ago, had exoskeletons that were surprisingly complex. Scientists initially thought these scales bel...
The ability to see in the dark has long been a fascinating concept. It is a well known fact that humans can only see a small part of the light spectrum. This is a very small range compared to other animals. Some animals can see in the infrared or ultraviolet spectrum. For example, snakes, mosquitoes, and bullfrogs can see in the infrared spectrum. Meanwhile, bee...