Health & Psychology
World’s first stem cell implant brings us one step closer to cure for diabetes
“It’s pricking your finger endlessly throughout the day. It’s not being afraid of blood because you get used to seeing so much of it. It’s no longer feeling tremor to a needle because you’ve had no choice than to be poked by them every day. It’s seeing all the scars...
Spinach makes you smarter, according to scientists
During the Great Depression, a 33% increase in spinach consumption was widely attributed to Popeye’s popularity and his famous conviction that spinach will make him strong enough to beat up anyone. As it turns out, the cartoon's link between spinach and rapidly...
Scientists make food from electricity, providing a solution to world hunger
Flint Lockwood has come to town and his future forecast is “Cloudy with a chance of meatballs”. His team is from Finland and they have made nutritious protein from thin air. The protein is in the form of a powder, but it can be modified into other textures....
New scientific research demonstrates magic mushrooms treat depression in ways conventional medicine can’t
Did you know that an estimated 350 million people worldwide are affected by depression? It's now the leading cause of global mental and physical disability and plays a major role in countless suicides, including among children, teens and young adults. The situation is...
Google’s sister company to release 20 million mosquitoes in an attempt to control disease
Google changed the face of the Internet beyond all recognition. Now, its sister company has plans to extend its reach into the real world as well. In an attempt to cut the rate of disease transmission, Verily is getting ready to release 20 million bacteria-infected...
A psychologist thinks it won’t be creepy to have sex with robots by 2070
Humans are sealed bags of bone, blood and flesh that are animated. If you think about it. Humanoids are sealed silicon bags filled with steel, circuit boards, wires and sensors that are animated. And soon, what we know to be different on the inside, won’t be so...
Homeopathy and astrology are “bogus” and “harmful”, says this Nobel Laureate
Homeopathy is bogus. This is the expressed opinion of Nobel laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan who received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2009. I must admit, those tiny bottles with drops and little sugary pills don’t look convincing. But if what they contain is...
Science Proves Stress Seriously Affects Your Brain. Here’s How To Curb It
Struggling to focus? Having sleepless nights? Not able to form new ideas and create new concepts? You’re stressed-out and as science has now found that it's altering the size of your brain. As a result, you are becoming incapable of performing at your best....
These 5 Common Myths About Space Will Make You Question Everything You’ve Been Taught In School
While most of you have probably dreamed about being in outer space and being awed by different planets and suns, the truth is that most of what we know about space has come from Hollywood movies and science fiction shows. There's a lot more to know, and science is...
Stephen Hawking Has A Beautiful Message For Anyone Who Suffers From Depression
This is incredibly inspiring from Stephen Hawking. Even though he usually speaks about physics and the forces that govern the Universe, he decided to turn his intelligence to help those in need. At a packed lecture theater, he had these words to say to those who are...