New Physics Theory Says Time Is Slowing Down and Will Eventually Stop
In case you needed an extra thing to stress about, some scientists believe that time is gradually slowing down and may eventually stop altogether. NBD! The majority of physicists believe that the universe is expanding at an ever-accelerating rate. This theory explains a lot, but it doesn’t explain everything, and a team of physicists at...
Bees Are Declared Earth’s Most Important Living Beings
In the last meeting of the Royal Geographical Society of London, the Earthwatch Institute declared bees as Earth’s most important living beings. Unfortunately, many species of bees are also endangered. Wildlife experts studying bees say the loss of around 90% of hives in some regions may be due to loss of habitat and flowers, plus the...
Those Hard-to-Pronounce Generic Drug Names Are the Work of Two Women
We have a tendency to call prescriptions by their brand names long after they’ve been available as generics. That’s because the generic name is often hard to pronounce. For example: fludarabine, alglucerase, chlorothiazide. They aren’t exactly names that roll off the tongue. I’ve never given much thought to where generic names come from. I guess...
Adorable Families Are Gathering to Take Pictures of 4 Generations, All Together
Have you ever stopped to look at your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents? If you are lucky enough to have all generations still living, I suggest taking a photo! If not, root around your old pictures and take a peek. Can you see how you resemble each generation? Maybe it’s in the eyes, the lips, or even...
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What Loneliness Does to Your Health
Everyone is lonely sometimes; if it weren’t so universal, there wouldn’t be so many songs about it. If you move to a new city, or break up with your boyfriend, or lose a family member, you’ll probably feel lonely for a while. In fact, loneliness is a perfectly normal emotion – as long as it...
Speech Pathologist Helps Autistic Passenger, and It’s His First Effective Communication Ever
We all hope to one day have a career that’s both meaningful and helpful, and after reading through this Twitter thread, there can be no doubt that speech pathologist Rachel Romeo has found her true calling. https://twitter.com/RachelRRomeo/status/1166817555257942016 Her thread begins with her finding herself seated next to a man and his nonverbal, autistic 10-year-old son....
Plant-Based Fast Food Items Aren’t Any Healthier than the Originals
If you’ve stepped foot into a fast food restaurant lately, you may have noticed that plant-based meat alternatives are taking over right now. There’s the Impossible Burger at Burger King, the Beyond Meatball Marinara sub at Subway, Beyond Chicken at KFC and the Impossible Slider at White Castle. One might assume that a plant-based product...