New evidence of Stone Age children thought lost to time has been found
Christian Tryon, a professor of anthropology at the University of Connecticut, knew the stone tools, but not the teeth. He was looking at a photo of just that, an ancient…
How did humans evolve?
About 6 to 8 million years ago, deep in the rainforests of Africa, humans shared a distant ancestor with chimpanzees and bonobos. A lot has happened since then. We came…
Caught in Pace: UFOs, Exoplanets and the Colon:
Earlier this year, the world was struck by the appearance of balloon-like objects hovering over the continental United States and other parts of the world. These unidentified flying objects caused…
The ancient history of wedding rings
Marking an engagement or the big wedding day itself with a ring is an integral part of many cultures today. But you might be surprised to learn that wearing the…
What is the Best Mattress for Side Sleepers?
This article contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Many individuals find that sleeping on their side is the best way…
5 Times Science Goes Wrong
Science is constantly improving and teaching us amazing things about ourselves and the world around us. Our understanding of the sciences bends and shapes over time and is influenced by…
What does the heart do?
The heart is perhaps the most durable organ of the body and, along with the brain, the most important. A woman’s heart, which weighs about eight ounces, beats 100,000 times…
A look back at the discovery of the Titanic
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Best Cooling Mattresses and the Science of Body Heat
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The Best Mattresses for Back and Neck Pain
If you’re waking up with aches and pains in your back and neck each morning, it may mean that it is time to look for a new mattress. Finding a…