This exoplanet is definitely orbiting two stars
Remember that iconic scene in Star Wars, where a young Skywalker steps out onto the surface of Tatooine and watches the setting of two...
People living in walkable neighborhoods less likely to have obesity, diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that people who live in walkable neighborhoods with access to parks and other outdoor activities are more active...
Sexual assault, harassment linked to high blood pressure risk
In a new study from Harvard, researchers found sexual assault and workplace sexual harassment – traumatic and common experiences for U.S. women – may...
Shortest route suggested by GPS is not necessarily the safest, shows study
Time for a road trip.
You punch the destination into your GPS and choose the suggested route. But is this shortest route the safest?
Not necessarily,...
What are non-fungible tokens or NFTs?
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are digital assets that are provably unique.
They are linked to digital (and sometimes physical) content, providing proof of ownership.
NFTs have...
Everyone has heard of King Arthur, but 90% of medieval manuscripts of chivalric and...
New research finds that, while the Knights of the Round Table have won global fame, most medieval English heroic or chivalric stories have been...
Vitamin supplements cannot reduce the death risk of COVID-19, shows study
In a new study from the University of Toledo, researchers found that taking immune-boosting supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc do...
A woman may be cured of HIV after this treatment
In a new study from New York-Presbyterian, researchers found that a woman they have been treating for both HIV and leukemia has apparently been...
Want a healthier Valentine’s Day? More hugs and kisses
Too much Valentine candy probably won't be good for your health. But the heart-centric holiday's hugs and kisses are a different story.
"We crave social...
Why you can’t stop playing the game Wordle
Over the past few months, Wordle has skyrocketed in popularity, with cryptic grids of gray, green and yellow squares appearing on social media.
But why...