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Facebook Alters Our Brain
A new study from the UK suggests that social media platforms like Facebook are causing us to lose our individuality and revert to childlike thinking.
Too much meat: 40g daily
A recent European study has found that consuming just 40 grams of meat per day dramatically increases the risk of developing serious cardiovascular diseases or
Mystery of Unknown Viruses’ DNA
French researchers have discovered a new giant virus that surpasses all previously known giant viruses. However, the researchers are puzzled because the genes of the
Mobile Radiation Prevents Plant Germination
A simple school experiment is raising new questions about whether mobile phone radiation may have harmful effects on humans. Plants, at least, react very sensitively
Mysterious Atmospheric Lightning Captured
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have captured rare images of “sprites” or “kobolds,” a type of lightning that can only be seen from
New Fault Zone Swallows Atlantic Ocean
A new fault zone has been discovered by geologists southwest of Portugal that will eventually cause the Atlantic Ocean to disappear and reunite the continents
Water scarcity worldwide
One-third of the world’s population is currently suffering from a shortage of drinking water. Experts predict that the global demand for water will double by
Bright Screens Disrupt Sleep
Smartphones and tablets have become an integral part of our daily lives, but a recent study by the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at the Rensselaer
Lab-grown meat: A sustainable solution
Scientists have presented the world’s first burger made from lab-grown meat. The artificial meat is expected to help reduce environmental damage and save resources. Researchers
Facebook Likes Worth Millions
German researchers from the University of Mainz and the Technical University of Darmstadt have conducted a study on the monetary value of Facebook likes in
