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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...

Social distancing still matters to reduce COVID-19 risk, shows new study

The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched into 2022. More and more people receive vaccines worldwide. Is it necessary to keep social distancing or pay special attention...

Brain shortcuts may explain why many people are against COVID vaccine and masks

If close friends and family members who contracted COVID-19 had mild cases and recovered quickly, or if they had an adverse reaction to the...

Warren Buffett: Why I Admire Jack Bogle So Much

Warren Buffett, known as the "Oracle of Omaha," is an American businessman and philanthropist, widely considered the most successful investor of the 20th century. He has...

Warren Buffett: Why I Suggest My Wife Invest In S&P500, not Berkshire Hathaway

Buffett is best known for being one of the world's most successful investors, and his company, Berkshire Hathaway, is said to be one of...