Scientists Say Biology Textbooks Have Been Getting This Body Part Wrong For Over A Century
There's a lot we know about the human body and what it's constituent parts look like, despite that, there's still a lot we continue to discover.
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Not Skin, Not Hair: Scientists Say This Body Part Is A Subtle Indicator Of Good Health
Even though our bodies are doing most of the work under the skin, your hair and skin can tell you a lot about your health, as can this body part.
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In The '60s, A Psychologist Experimented On 22 Harvard Students, And The Consequences May Have Been Disastrous
Psychological studies of the 1960s were on a different level, including one Harvard study that may have played a hand in something horrific.
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The Disgusting Fart Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
Given that farts are taboo almost everywhere, they leave a lot of room for myths to spring up, but not all of these beliefs are backed by science.
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Not Weight, Not BMI: Scientists Say This Simple Test May Help Predict Longevity
Though there are a number of tests to quantify health, this particular one is actually rather holistic, making it a decent measure of longevity.
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You'll Only Find These Organs On The Left Side Of Your Body
When it comes to external human anatomy, there's nothing you'll find on one side that's not on the other, but inside it's a different story.
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The Common Daily Habit That Could Be Making You Fart More
If you've been surprisingly gassy, this habit might be to blame, introducing more air and specific chemicals to your system than it's typically used to.
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Scientists Had 6,400 People Track 360,000 Farts. One Time Of Day Stood Out
Across thousands of farters and hundreds of thousands of farts, scientists discovered that one time of day was gassier than the rest: the brown hour.
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Not Strength, Not Stamina: Scientists Say This Skill Is A Quiet Indicator Of Healthy Aging
There are many different ways to measure health or track aging, but this little physical skill actually measures multiple abilities at once.
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The Difference Between Innie And Outie Bellybuttons Is Easily Explained By Science
Belly button shapes are largely the result of random chance, though there are certain medical conditions that can play a part in its formation.
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Scientists Transplanted Human Brain Tissue Into Mice. Here's What Happened Next
Scientists are always thinking up crazy experiments to push our knowledge forward, and injecting human brain cells into mice is no exception.
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If You're Under 50, A Gray Ring Around Your Cornea Could Signal Health Troubles
If you live long enough, you'll eventually develop a grayish ring around your eyes, but if you get it before 50, you need to speak to your doctor.
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Archeologists Finally Have Physical Evidence Ancient Romans Were Using Poop For Something You'd Never Expect
For millennia we've had written records of ancient doctors prescribing medicine with poop in it, but until very recently, we've never had the proof.
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Scientists Reconstructed A 1 Million-Year-Old Skull. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
Back in the '90s, researchers discovered a fragmented million-year-old human skull in China. Reconstructing it changed our evolutionary assumptions.
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Science Can Explain Why Kids Eat Their Boogers
You've probably seen kids eat their boogers, and the reason why is both quite simple and, perhaps surprisingly, rather harmless -- albeit a bit gross.
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Astronauts Can Lose Their Fingernails In Outer Space. Here's Why
Space travel has been shown to have strange long-term effects on the human body, but more mundane, physical stressors can also cause damage in their own way.
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Scientists Still Can't Explain The Mystery Behind Gen Alpha's Growing 'Epidemic'
There's no denying that Gen Alpha has had it rough, what with COVID and everything else, but scientists are still wondering about this epidemic.
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Not Cataracts, Not Glaucoma: Scientists Say This Eye Condition Is A Quiet Health Warning
For many people, vision is the most important sense when it comes to daily life. So, you should consult a doctor if something strange is going on with your eye.
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In The '60s, The US Military Secretly Spread Clouds Of Bacteria In New York City Subways
Biological warfare has been an unfortunate part of conflict throughout recent history, with the U.S. military sometimes even testing techniques on the public.
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Giant Panda Poop Led Scientists To A Never-Before-Seen Fungus
Poop can be a rather surprising gold mine when it comes to undiscovered life. Such is the case with this fungus, which may have some important medical uses.
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Scientists Hypothesize The Mystery Behind Why People See Faces On Everyday Objects
If you've ever looked at an electrical outlet and seen a surprised face, you've experienced pareidolia, and scientists don't fully understand it.
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Not Depression, Not Anxiety: Scientists Say This Gen Alpha Epidemic Is Worse Than Ever Before
It's a struggle for everyone lately, not least the kids; but it's not just depression or anxiety that Gen Alpha has to worry about, there's more ...
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Doctors And Scientists Say This Lesser Known Metric Is Important For Your Health
If you're trying to track your health or weight, there are dozens of metrics out there for your to follow, but there's one you may have overlooked.
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Scientists Explain The Reasons Behind The 'Halo Effect'
Humans are smart, but we're still vulnerable to cognitive biases, like believing that just because something looks pretty, it must be high-quality
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The Popular Detox Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
If you've cruised blogs or social media looking for health advice, you've undoubtedly come across a few detoxes, but you might want to reconsider.
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Not Thinking, Not Problem-Solving: Scientists Say This Skill Can Help Promote Good Health
Health is rather holistic, so taking care of the mind can also take care of the body, though it may come as a surprise that this skill is so consequential.
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Scientists Used 'Smart Underwear' To Count Farts. The Results Challenge A Common Assumption
Scientists have been studying farts for years, but their research into this smelly topic has been incomplete. This research, however, plans to change that.
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