Retailers are quietly changing their return policies – here’s why you should be on...
’Tis the season for giving – and that means ’tis the season for shopping.
Maybe you’ll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal,...
Ancient DNA shows the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have uncovered new evidence showing that deadly infections likely contributed to the massive losses during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia...
The science of gratitude: 5 proven benefits that improve your life instantly
How often do you say “thank you” and really mean it?
According to new research from the University of California San Diego, expressing gratitude does...
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...