Why do we kiss?
The scientific study of kissing is “philematology”
Psychology & Health
Europe’s hypocritical history of cannibalism
From prehistory to the present with many episodes in between, the region has a surprisingly meaty history of humans eating humans.
Telepathy is easier than you think
Some have proposed using quantum entanglement (the invisible umbilical cord that exists between objects) as a form of telepathy. But there are much more practical ways of achieving telepathy that already exist.
How do you know whom to trust?
We believe a lot of things because we’ve been told – from our personal acquaintances and also experts. With so many belief systems being passed to us, how do we know whom to trust? Using contemporary examples, Ram Neta explains when listening to experts is a good idea…and when it’s not.
Chewing Gum
Rob Linforth is an expert on food chemistry and flavour science – even though one of his nostrils does not work properly!
100 days without washing shirt
Wool&Prince claim they have invented a shirt that stays clean even after 100 days of wear, made from wool which is also wrinkle free.
Hypothalamus Brain Region May Hold Key to Aging
While the search continues for the Fountain of Youth, researchers may have found the body’s “fountain of aging”: the brain region known as the hypothalamus.
Fighting Cancer with HIV Virus
Fire With Fire | Ross Kauffman from Focus Forward Films on Vimeo. Who would dare to pit one fatal disease against another… inside the body of an six-year-old patient? The results will shatter all expectations.
Gluten
Gluten is a sticky protein composite found in cereal grains. Hank gives us some insight into the importance of gluten in history, as well as its impact on health in our own time.
Kale: A Green Nutritional Powerhouse Everyone Should Eat
by Elizabeth Renter A delectable green nutritional powerhouse, kale is one of many superfoods that is a must-have in any kitchen. Like other superfoods like blueberries and green tea, kale provides a wealth of nutritional benefits from cancer prevention to anti-inflammation. But what else can kale do for you? Some of Kale’s Many Benefits Kale is rich [...]
25 extremely notorious gangsters
Gangsters are members of gangs or professional criminal organizations who are known for their involvement in the conduct of acts prohibited by law, especially assassination. For decades, these people have been active in several areas of the world particularly in Europe, Asia, United States and Latin America. Most of these gangsters have become infamous either because of the severity of crimes they committed in the past, the fashion through which they assassinated their victims, or because of the popularity of the people that they killed. Gangsters normally choose to become part of gangs as this provides them with a certain level of organization and support that they cannot get when they operate alone. Here is a list of the top 25 extremely notorious gangsters in history.
What Is Déjà Vu?
Dr. Michio Kaku explains one theory behind déjà vu and asks, “Is it ever possible on any scale to perhaps flip between different universes?”
Atheist or Agnostic?
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson claims the title “scientist” above all other “ists.” And yet, he says he is “constantly claimed by atheists.” So where does he stand? “Neil deGrasse, widely claimed by atheists, is actually an agnostic.”
Cops could soon use breathalyzers to test for illegal drugs
Your breath says a lot about you. Recent research has found that the chemicals present in each person’s breath can provide a unique “breathprint” that differs from person to person, while other scientists have worked on breathalyzer-like tests that can indicate the presence of a bacterial infection inside someone’s body.
