A large new review suggests that regular, moderate coffee drinking could add about two years to life expectancy. A team from the University of Coimbra in Portugal analyzed past studies and concluded that people who drink coffee regularly tend to live longer on average.
What Did the Scientists Discover?
The researchers examined data from 85 previous studies involving participants from Europe, America, Australia, and Asia, analyzing the connection between coffee consumption and health and mortali…

The “absent-minded professor,” often described as an evangelist for the exact sciences, held strong, sometimes surprising views on knowledge, faith, social justice, war, and politics. He rejected religious dogma and criticized capitalism, and he grounded many of his scientific conclusions in imagination and abstract thinking, drawing inspiration from sailing, his violin, and Mozart’s music.
That easygoing, eccentric air—his sense of humor and free spirit—found its clearest expression in his mos…

Scientists have long linked physical exercise to better brain health. New research shows that the cognitive benefits from certain types of physical activity can persist in older adults for at least five years.
Researchers at the University of Queensland conducted an in-depth study on how maintaining physical activity can help prevent dementia. They examined how much and what types of exercise are necessary to improve cognitive function.
How the Study Was Conducted
The university team found that…

In southwestern Turkey, in the province of Denizli, archaeologists have stumbled upon a 2,050-year-old Roman assembly hall. Inside the building, researchers discovered Christian symbols.
The team found, among other things, a cross and an early Christian monogram known as Chi-Rho, which combines the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ. This discovery is a reminder that a community of early Christians once lived in biblical Laodicea.
The Book of Revelation, the New Testament’s final bo…

When infused, homemade spiced vinegar loses its initial sharpness, picks up spicy aromas, and becomes a tasty dressing for many dishes. Making it yourself isn’t hard — just steep regular vinegar with herbs, spices, berries, or fruit. For the cold-infusion method, place the dry ingredients in a jar and cover them with store-bought 6% table or wine vinegar; let them steep in a dark place for three weeks. With the hot method, which speeds infusion and produces a stronger flavor and aroma, bring 9%…

Artist and dollmaker Noel Cruz turned an unhappy childhood into a kind of fairy tale—and now he shares that transformation through his work.
He grew up in a large family that struggled to make ends meet. As a child he had no toys, and his playtime was spent cleaning other people’s homes. When Noel turned 12, he discovered a passion for painting. That spark came from a beauty pageant he saw on television and the thought that it would be great to learn portrait painting. The teenager proved to ha…