The Brave New World of DIY Shock Therapy.
DIY Shock Therapy Midway through the Roman Empire, an unnamed court official who answered to Emperor Tiberius stepped on a fish and changed the course of medical history. The electric…
What are the safest seats on the plane? And 13 other airplane safety questions answered
Whether you’re a jet setter or a nervous flyer, if you sit and think about it hard enough, the fact that we’ve created machines that soar thousands of miles into…
This is what a black hole sounds like
Black holes are absolutely silent as they are pure gravity creatures. But while black holes don’t produce their own sound, they can generate sound waves in their environment. An ordinary…
Which NBA players does LeBron James think are worse than Brony?
(Mike Waters-USA TODAY Sports) you know meme. One day, Tony Snell played 28 minutes and had zero points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals. This game lives in infamy. Who was closest…
Can cats get dementia?
Everyone – myself included – wants their cat to live forever. But it’s important to remember that as the years accumulate, so does the likelihood that your feline friend will…
Here’s how exercise affects the brain
It’s no secret that exercise can do wonders for our health. Exercise is good for weight loss, preventing disease, improving heart health and increasing well-being. Also, let’s be honest –…
Psychedelic Sound: Can Binaural Beats Get You High?
With nothing more than an Internet connection, you can improve your sleep, reduce anxiety, and … supposedly “enter the fourth dimension” (according to this video). Such are the bold promises…
Coronavirus Dashboard: The First Year of COVID Endemicity
– by a New Deal Democrat As I indicated in January, I don’t plan on any regular updates to the COVID Dashboard unless something noteworthy happens. As we are now…
Arch Manning will compete with Quinn Ewers to start at QB for Texas
The Texas Longhorns held their first practice of the year on Monday. After it was over, head coach Steve Sarkisian spoke to the media and confirmed that freshman quarterback Arch…
What is smartphone addiction and does it fuel mental health problems?
Smartphones are in pockets, bags, and for some people, under their pillows at night. Most Americans have a smartphone. About 95 percent of teenagers and the people below 50 they…