You might not think of spiders as a significant threat to your health, especially with most of them being harmless. However, some nasty spiders, such as the brown recluse, can cause more harm than you might realize. A study conducted…
Do you know that lying has a direct impact on your mental and physical health? The “Science of Honesty” revealed that Americans average about 11 lies per week. This shocking statistic led researchers to study whether living more honestly would…
It’s well-known that humans can catch diseases from animals, but did you know that your pets can catch illnesses from you as well? Yes, that’s right – you can give your furry friends the flu. Researchers at Oregon State University…
Yawning – that mysterious, contagious, and sometimes inappropriate action that we all do. It’s so common that scientists have been researching this simple act to better understand the reasons why it occurs. And recently, they discovered that even fetuses yawn…
Red foxes, once a common sight throughout North America, have experienced a dramatic decrease in population as a result of their battles with coyotes. As coyotes have claimed more territory, the red fox population has dwindled, leading to an unexpected…
Want to know if people are lying to you? Touching their noses might give you a clue. According to researchers at the University of Granada, when people lie, they suffer a “Pinocchio effect,” an increase in the temperature around the…
Imagine you’re sitting down to enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate on a cold day. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a simple way to make that already delicious beverage even better? As it turns out, there may…
Have you ever noticed how your fingers and toes wrinkle after spending a long time in the tub? While it might seem like a strange side effect of prolonged water exposure, it turns out that wrinkly fingers are not accidental…
Kids love to watch TV. It’s a fact. However, spending too many hours in front of the screen might lead to dire consequences later in life. Recent research from New Zealand has shown that every hour children spent watching TV…
We often hear that the eyes are the windows to the soul. But when it comes to truly understanding someone, you may want to shift your focus slightly. Researchers at the University of California Santa Barbara have discovered that the…
You might think that everything at the dentist’s office is perfectly disinfected, but new research has shown that a pair of items you encounter in the dentist’s chair can potentially infect your mouth. Bacterial Havens A study conducted at Tufts…
People often assume that there’s nothing that can be done about getting shorter as we age. While it’s true that the natural aging process will cause us to lose some height, researchers have found that certain lifestyle adjustments can make…