Science

The advent of CFL (compact fluorescent light) and LED technology has largely mitigated that annoying moment when a light bulb burns out and needs to be replaced. They last a long time (which is great), but they still don’t last nearly as long as this bulb has – it’s been burning since 1901. That’s 118...

A nurse and content creator created a viral video about patients who pretend to be sick. But rather than laugh along with her, Twitter users made an entire hashtag about how wrong she is: #PatientsAreNotFaking. In Danyelle Rose’s video, a patient (played by Danyelle) coughs and is short of breath. The nurse (also played by...

Learning new things can be challenging, but no matter whether it’s science, history, or literature, a great teacher can make a big difference in how students learn. We’ve all sat in a class where the teacher or professor simply reads from their notes or their presentation, leaving us to a) struggle to stay awake and...

Whether you work in the food-service industry or are simply tidying up your home, be careful about mixing cleaning supplies. The chemical components in some popular products can turn fatal when used in unison. In fact, in November, a Massachusetts Buffalo Wild Wings manager died as a result of inhaling vapors from a cloud of...

These days almost everyone talks about self-care and self-esteem. Even so, the road to a healthier self-image isn’t always clear. But don’t worry–you can boost your self-esteem and confidence by doing something as simple as learning a small skill. Writer Kelsey Osgood wrote a powerful essay about this concept, called micromastery. The idea is fairly...

We are all works in progress, there’s no doubt about that. But change can seem very overwhelming, especially when we’re talking about big lifestyle changes. That’s why this article from AskReddit is so helpful. People offered up small tips that you might want to consider to start improving your life. Baby steps! 1. Flossing is...

We all need to get our days started off on the right foot. Some people exercise, some do yoga, some meditate, some drink two pots of coffee. Whatever you do, you can add these facts to your morning routine to make your day even better! Enjoy! 1. Some things never change… Source 1 Source 2...

If you’re like me, you may notice your face looking and feeling flushed after a few drinks. Casual observers may think you can’t handle your alcohol, and they are actually right. But this isn’t a case of failing to drink responsibly—it boils down to science, and more specifically, genetics. According to Dr. Amitava Dasgupta, a...