science

Ultrasound shows what happens to baby when mother laughs

In this day and age, there are not many things that remain a mystery. As medical science moves forward, we are uncovering more things than ever about the human body and how it works. Some ...

The length of your finger shows which personality you have

It’s not often that science makes a fun discovery, but recent studies have revealed that our ring finger length may reflect parts of our personality. Researchers suggest that finger length, specifically the ring finger’s length ...

The history of this mysterious cleaning item is uncovered

When I saw a photo of this object online, I had no idea what it was! A lot of times the internet brings you face to face with something completely peculiar and you are left ...

Scientists make big breakthrough in hunt for cure for cervical cancer

Sound like a lot of scientific, difficult-to-digest jargon? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. All the same, such is the scale of the breakthrough that Professor Nigel McMillan, lead researcher at Griffith, has said this is ...

NASA discovers potentially habitable super-Earth located in nearby solar system

In a statement, NASA said that their Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) discovered many new planets, including one that orbits a star within its habitable zone. “This is exciting, as this is TESS’s first discovery of ...

Look up! This month, Jupiter will be so close to Earth you won’t need a telescope

While NASA explained in a video that Jupiter will remain visible all night, the space agency also explained that in mid-June the Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn will form a line. To find out what else ...

Women are sharing photos of identical marks on their wrists—and you probably have one too

One of those mysteries? Why thousands of women somehow have a beauty mark in the same place on their wrist. Beauty marks aren’t uncommon, but what’s totally freaking people out is that most women are ...

New research shows unexpected side effects of energy drinks

A growing number of us are aware of the dangers and health threats that accompany drinking energy drinks regularly. “Increased consumption of energy drinks may pose danger to public health, especially among young people,” said The ...

106-yr-old mystery of ‘Blood Falls’ is solved – its cause shocks the entire research community

Thanks to radio-echo sounding (RES), researchers determined that the water consists of iron in the briny saltwater. The iron is oxidized when it comes in contact with oxygen and takes on its blood-like color. © ...

Mom and child die in the car while dad clears snow outside -police now warn everyone about this silent killer

According to the Washington Post, a mother and her two children, aged one and three, sat in the car when it became too cold to wait outside. Meanwhile, the father began to shovel around the car, ...