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Many people know that microscopic fungi that invade house walls can trigger asthma and other allergies. Nicholas Mani, …
A team of researchers from the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Hamburg found that people over 50 tend to have the most negative attitudes toward permanent body art.…
As Christmas approaches, are you wondering how to avoid the elaborate boxes and bows for your gifts? Recent research from Chinese scientists suggests you’re on the right track. Skip the…
Researchers warn that holiday treats aren’t suitable for our furry companions because they pack huge numbers of calories. Nearly everyone who has a pet feels compelled to share something from…
German researchers developed two machine-learning algorithms that can determine the country of origin for different whiskeys and analyze their aromas. Whiskey aroma is a complex mix of fragrant compounds, which…
The refrigerator is the centerpiece of every kitchen, and as such, it requires special care and attention. Experts from the British magazine Which? have identified the ideal spot for every…
It’s no surprise that people start preparing for the winter holidays well in advance. Supermarkets start pumping Christmas and New Year cheer as early as September and October. It’s clear…
The Chapel of St. Peter in Lucerne has replaced the priest’s confessional with a digital avatar of Jesus. This installation, titled Deus in Machina, is part of a scientific initiative…
A study by researchers at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris suggests that watching a movie together is one of the best ways to get to know someone. The École…
Researchers at the University of Konstanz in Germany found that the women people rate as most attractive tend to have a pronounced S-shaped curve from bust to hips. This may…
Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary surveyed about 800 dog owners and found they fall into three distinct groups. ‘We identified three different profiles of owners whose dogs play…
Our consumer-driven culture has made people more careless: a surprising number of common household items that should go in the trash are being flushed down the toilet. Even children know…
It might not be obvious which items we’re talking about: the showerhead and the toothbrush. The bathroom is often considered the cleanest room in the house — but that isn’t…
Researchers say modern people’s attention spans have shrunk. This isn’t just about the average adult: people can focus on a task for just 17 minutes and 10 seconds. The situation…
Richard Faragher, a professor of biogerontology at the University of Brighton in the UK, says there are two main theories that explain longevity. These theories are not mutually exclusive. First,…
Many people can sing with perfect pitch — but only when they’re performing a favorite song that’s stuck in their heads. A team at the University of California, Santa Cruz…
September 10 marks International Makeup Day. It was started in 2016 by American makeup artist and beauty blogger James Charles, who argued that outer beauty can support inner harmony. As…
The world’s population is doing something once thought nearly impossible: it’s starting to fluctuate. Projections suggest global population may peak much sooner than expected—potentially above 10 billion in the 2060s—then…
The Ig Nobel Prize is a parody award named after a caricature of Alfred Nobel on its medal—complete with an elongated nose, which earned it the nickname “shnobel.” The English…
Psychologists emphasize the importance of healthy closure after a romantic breakup to avoid emotional turmoil. But the end of a friendship is often overlooked, even though losing that closeness can…
A nearly complete skeleton of the Apex Stegosaurus, standing 11 feet tall and measuring 27 feet long, sold to Ken Griffin at a New York Sotheby’s auction for a record…
A man whose name has not been disclosed was traveling in the Sierra Sur de Jaén mountain range in southern Spain. The range is protected under Spain’s cultural heritage registry.…
A perfumer, much like a composer, works with notes. But while a composer can write down a score, perfumers must keep their recipes secret. The fate of an original aromatic…
The uncut diamond weighs an astonishing 2,492 carats. Workers from Lucara Diamond discovered it 500 kilometers from Gaborone, Botswana’s capital. This giant stone is the second-largest by weight after the…
Chinese customs officers apprehended a man crossing the border with dozens of live snakes stuffed into his pants. They intercepted him at the Futian port between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.…
The UN’s World Population Prospects 2024 says the global population will grow by more than two billion over the next decade, but that fast growth may stop by the mid-2080s.…
Members of Generation Z — the Zoomers — are far likelier than older generations to open extra accounts and live alternate online lives. A study by tech company Lenovo found…
Men eat more meat than women — and the gap widens as countries become wealthier, a team from the University of Zurich found. The difference in meat consumption also tends…
A team of researchers from Nottingham Trent University (NTU, UK) has concluded that individuals with expressive faces are more socially successful and appear more likable to people around them. Facial…
A $4 thrift-store vase turned out to be an ancient Maya artifact — and the find has gone viral. Anna Lee Dozier from Washington, D.C., bought the vase at a…
A new study finds that cashless payments are changing how—and how much—we spend. For over 3,000 years, cash has been our trusted companion. However, people in developed countries are increasingly…
What do scientists say about this? It’s hard to imagine they’d ignore such a basic part of the workday: drinking coffee or tea. You can’t get through the workday without…
The exquisite Waltham pocket watch, made of 14-karat gold and engraved with “JJA,” once belonged to John Jacob Astor — a businessman, billionaire, member of American high society, inventor, and…
You can often tell someone’s generation from their haircut or what they wear. But there are other clues—like how they type on a smartphone. TikTok creator Tyler Morgan recently posted…
Taking a daily shower is more controversial than it seems. How often should you shower? When is it necessary? Should the water be very hot or cold? Researchers keep studying…
Whether you wake up with pillow lines depends largely on your sleeping position. When you’re young, those lines are temporary and smooth out quickly. But as we age, our skin…
The team from Keimyung University in South Korea has criticized astrology. According to the researchers, the zodiac sign under which you were born does not influence your happiness, and the…
Most people equate wealth with happiness. But money isn’t the biggest driver of well-being. A team at the University of Pennsylvania recently concluded that happiness depends more on emotional well-being…
Dating apps and websites are often criticized for prioritizing wealth and looks while sidelining traits like warmth and intelligence. Researchers at the University of São Paulo wanted to know whether…
A team of sociologists from the international market research company OnePoll found that the most stressful time of day for most working adults is 8:15 AM. To reach that conclusion,…
The Chinese view of fate and events centers on a harmony of energies people use to ease troubles and stress. Why does Feng Shui stress “awakening the Dragon,” and how…
American researchers say a fixed 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. workday may be best for our health. After the COVID pandemic, many professionals embraced remote work and more flexible hours.…
Researchers at the University of Michigan have released intriguing findings. Their study focused not on an occasional bottle of wine on a romantic date but on regular alcohol use among…
They say there are only two things you should do in bed: sleep and make love. But when pushed, most people pick sleep. A Good Housekeeping survey found that 85…
A new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington lays out a stark picture of falling global fertility. Fertility rate refers to…
Resume Now, a U.S. company that helps people position themselves during job searches, commissioned a survey of 1,000 respondents in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Fifty-nine…
What associations come to mind when you think of Italians? First and foremost, it’s probably the iconic images of the incomparable Sophia Loren, with her expressive gestures that are an…
Imagine shouting, ‘Hey, Sato!’ and every Japanese person turns to look. Statistical modeling suggests that, under current laws, every resident of Japan could end up with that surname. This is…
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