Does fame come at a cost? a new study suggests celebrity may shorten singers’...
Fame often looks glamorous from the outside. Many people dream of being in the spotlight, performing on big stages, and being recognized around the...
Why Black Friday feels so stressful — and how to outsmart the shopping hype
As Black Friday approaches, shops and websites fill with flashing deals, countdown timers, and bold promises of massive savings.
For many people, the thrill of...
Roblox set to start checking people’s ages. But it will need to do more...
Online gaming giant Roblox has just announced it will start checking users' ages from early December in an attempt to stop children and teenagers...
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...