Science fiction is called the “literature of ideas” for a reason. Not only it explores the potential consequences of scientific innovation, but also efficiently separates itself from supernatural stuff, thus making it more of a science...
People often use the terms ‘tallest mountains’ and ‘highest mountains’ interchangeably, and they terribly mix-up these two different things. It’s imperative for one to know that both terms have completely different...
If you love coffee, be sure to thank Friedlieb Runge for that instant energy boost! Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge was a German chemist born on February 8, 1794. He was the son of a Lutheran pastor and the third of seven children. He expressed his...
About 6,241 individuals [aged 15 to 24 years] committed suicide in 2017. Increase in social media use, depression, anxiety, and self-inflicted injuries are the main reason behind this sharp surge. In teenagers aged 15 to 19 years, the suicide rate...
The annual power consumption of Bitcoin mining sits between 45 and 46 Terawatt-hour. The corresponding CO2 emission goes up 22 megatons per year. This can be compared to the total emissions of cities like Las Vegas or Hamburg. Released as open...
New study analyzes how irregular sleeping patterns affect future metabolic abnormalities. Every 1-hour increase in sleep variability can double the odds of hypertension, obesity high blood sugar, and high cholesterol. Modern lifestyle and...
Researchers for the first time have analyzed whether changes in red meat intake over time influence the risk of early death. They found that increasing processed red meat consumption is associated with higher risks of early death due to...
The new study investigates how reading with toddlers affects parenting style. People who frequently read with their children are less likely to involve in harsh parenting. It also leaves a positive impact on children as they are less likely to...
We need to be more specific when talking about how heavy an element is. There are two possible ways to define the “heaviest” elements – based on their density or atomic mass. The heaviest element in terms of density can be defined...
Frequent internet use could alter the brain’s structure and cognitive development. It may affect our memory process, attentional capacities, and social interactions. Extensive internet usage is more harmful in early adolescence as it reduces...