Meet the Most Dangerous Tree in the World
The manchineel tree, which ranges from South Florida to northern South America, is the most dangerous tree in the world. The Spanish call it the Arbol de la Muerte, or “tree of death.” This tree…
The manchineel tree, which ranges from South Florida to northern South America, is the most dangerous tree in the world. The Spanish call it the Arbol de la Muerte, or “tree of death.” This tree…
The face scrubs, shower gels, and toothpastes that you use may contain tiny plastic particles known as “microbeads.” But these tiny microbeads make for big-time pollution. When you scrub your face, wash your body, and brush your teeth, these microbeads do not…
Flying cars have long captivated the world’s imagination. But so far, a working flying car has proved elusive. Now, a Massachusetts-based firm, Terrafugia, has claimed that it is closer to making the technology a reality.…
Bouts of choking smog enveloping major cities in China have resulted in a desperate bid by its residents to improve the air they breathe. People are finding clean air by ordering bottled fresh air from…
Astronomers from the University of New South Wales in Australia may have found the closest habitable planet to Earth, named Wolf 1061c. With this discovery, we may have a chance to meet aliens! Wolf 1061c…
Considered a sign of a weak mind, swearing is often associated with rudeness and ignorance. But a new study has found that the people who swear a lot have a much better vocabulary than people who…
Recent studies have revealed intriguing discoveries about the brain’s ability to control the on/off switch of human consciousness. One of the foremost studies was conducted by scientists at George Washington University who believe that this is a crucial element for neurological…
Nicky Case created a very neat, interactive game explaining how neurons work. But the most important concept I wanted to introduce here was exposure therapy, which is part of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT is basically…
NASA, despite congressional attempts to quash scientific research about the earth’s climate, has come out with a large number of multimedia presentations to help people understand what’s happening to sea ice, sea levels, carbon dioxide levels,…
Well, this is really very strange and mysterious. In Central Oregon, every winter, water from a lake drains into a strange hole. Lost Lake is a place in central Oregon off U.S. Highway 20 near…