Harvard Study Reveals Daily Coffee’s Secret to Healthy Aging
Daily coffee lovers might have more to celebrate than their morning ritual. A massive Harvard study tracked over 47,000 women for three decades to see how daily habits shape long-term health. Researchers examined everything from chronic disease risk to cognitive performance and physical strength. They aimed to understand who aged healthiest and what role coffee […]
Plastic-Eating Enzyme Found in Cemetery Compost Is Breaking Records
A game-changing discovery has emerged from an unlikely place — a cemetery compost heap in Leipzig, Germany. Scientists have identified a powerful enzyme that can break down PET plastic (the kind used in bottles and food packaging) faster and more efficiently than anything seen before. This enzyme, whimsically named PHL7, could help tackle one of […]
How Hydrogen Blend in Utah Is Changing the Future of Electricity
Big energy news is blowing in from Utah — literally. A major power plant in Delta is set to slash emissions by an impressive 75% while helping to energize six U.S. states, and it’s all thanks to an innovative hydrogen-gas blend. The Intermountain Power Project (IPP), once a coal-burning giant, is transforming into one of […]
Lowest Ever: America’s Smoking Rate Drops Thanks to Youth Power
Great news is in the air — and not just because of cleaner lungs! Smoking rates in the U.S. have dropped to their lowest level ever, and it’s largely thanks to a new generation that’s saying “no thanks” to lighting up. According to the latest data from the CDC, only 11.2% of U.S. adults smoked […]
The Pandemic Generation: How COVID-19 Shaped Children’s Future
Covid-19 shook routines worldwide and kids felt the impact deeply. Schools in nearly 200 countries closed their doors, sending 1.6 billion children home and upending daily life. The sudden shift to remote learning left many students struggling to stay engaged. Educators report drops in math and science scores, especially for younger children and those from […]
Disney and NBCUniversal Sue Midjourney Over AI Copyright Infringement
Disney and NBCUniversal just dropped a blockbuster lawsuit against Midjourney. They accuse the AI image generator of pirating their most famous characters. Names like Darth Vader, Elsa and the Minions appear right in the filing. This case stakes a big claim in the fight over AI and copyright. Midjourney turns simple text prompts into polished […]
Human-Sized Labubu Doll Fetches Record $150,000 at Beijing Auction
Human-sized Labubu dolls have crossed over from quirky desk toys to six-figure art sensations. A mint-green, life-size figure standing 131 cm tall sold for 1.08 million yuan (about US $150 000) at Beijing’s Yongle International Auction. The record-breaking price shows that a blind-box collectible can rival fine art on the global stage. Yongle held its […]
The Wood Wide Web Is Real — and Trees Just Proved It During an Eclipse
In a forest nestled in the Italian Dolomites, a remarkable event unfolded during a solar eclipse: trees synchronized their bio-electrical signals, showcasing a phenomenon researchers liken to the “Wood Wide Web.” This discovery, detailed in a study published in Royal Society Open Science, reveals that trees, particularly the older ones, exhibit a form of collective […]
This Skin Fungus Fights Superbugs — And Wins
University of Oregon scientists have discovered that a fungus already living on our skin could be the secret weapon against one of medicine’s nastiest foes: antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. In a study published in Current Biology, postdoctoral researcher Caitlin Kowalski and colleagues revealed that Malassezia sympodialis — a yeast normally resident on healthy skin — converts […]
Mexico’s Tequila Express Returns: A Spirited Agave Adventure
Mexico’s Tequila Express train has rolled back onto the rails after a nine-year break. It first launched in 1997 to fuel tequila tourism and ran until 2015. In September 2024, a 170 million peso investment brought it back for a 65 km ride from Guadalajara to Tequila. By 2023, Tequila was drawing some 1.2 million […]