The ancient poem that misled the world about the Black Death
For hundreds of years, people have been taught that the Black Death sped across Asia like a wildfire, racing along the Silk Road from...
Why we fear rare disasters more than everyday dangers
People often panic over rare but dramatic disasters like plane crashes, terror attacks, or nuclear accidents—while ignoring more common dangers such as car crashes...
Your ZIP code could predict your dementia risk
New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals something surprising and important: the place where you live could have a big impact...
Is Halloween more trick than treat? The dangers of overeating sugar, liquorice and sherbet
Trick or treat? Something I won’t be hearing at my own door this Halloween. Myself and the other misers of our village will once...
Contactless payment loopholes could let hackers steal thousands, study warns
Researchers from the University of Surrey and the University of Birmingham have uncovered serious security weaknesses in modern contactless payment systems—vulnerabilities that could allow...
Ancient volcano eruption predates Pharaoh Ahmose, changing Egypt’s ancient timeline
One of the biggest volcanic eruptions in the last 10,000 years shook the Greek island of Thera—today known as Santorini.
The massive explosion sent ash...
Five scary myths about sugar this Halloween – by a nutritionist
Walk through any supermarket at this time of year and you’ll see shelves stacked with Halloween treats. Halloween and candy go hand in hand...
How Shein, Temu and others get you hooked
In recent years, several websites selling ultra-low-cost goods have appeared on the French market.
Shein, Temu and AliExpress, to name but a few, are shaking...
Higher education linked to better memory at age 90 and beyond
A new study from the University of Helsinki shows that education continues to benefit brain health even into our 90s.
Researchers found that people over...
Why is Halloween starting so much earlier each year
Halloween is a fun, scary time for children and adults alike—but why does the holiday seem to start so much earlier every year?
Decades ago,...