Is Bill Nye, the scientist, really a scientist?
In the spring of 1993, Is Bill Nye, the scientist, really a scientist? a 30-minute program called Bill Nye, the learned man first aired on KCTS-TV, the Seattle-based PBS affiliate.…
Do essential oils expire?
Essential oils have been used for nearly 6,000 years — intended for therapeutic, hygienic, and spiritual purposes — and remain quite popular today. Claims for their benefits range from stress…
The Disturbing World of Primitive Brain Surgery
The Disturbing World of Primitive Brain Surgery ,Without the aid of modern anesthesia or, for that matter, modern disinfection, some Bronze Age practitioner brandished an instrument with a sharp, beveled…
Texas 4-star athlete Roger Gradney commits to Cornhuskers
Texas 4-star athlete Roger Gradney While he hasn’t come close to the fanfare of Deion Sanders at Colorado, Matt Rule has been quietly rebuilding Nebraska football since taking over as…
The 4 main types of dementia
In February 2023 the 4 main types of dementia, the family of actor Bruce Willis made an announcement about his health. The previous year, Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, a…
Did Neanderthals Eat Seafood? Neanderthals cooked and ate crabs off the coast of Portugal
Archaeologists working in a coastal cave in Portugal have discovered the remains of various shellfish, including numerous brown crabs, where Neanderthals lived around 90,000 years ago. The find suggests that…
Let’s clarify a few things about the interior of our planet
Exploring the interior of our planet, as we explore the solar system, is a frontier that can be reached. The intense pressure and temperature of the Earth make it almost…
Researchers found tools 3 million years old
buried millions of years ago in Kenya are perhaps the oldest example of the technological prowess of our ancestors. The tools recently discovered on the Homa Peninsula in Lake Victoria…
Is the Mediterranean Diet Healthy?
The internet is full of information about the best diets to follow – and navigating this maelstrom of tips and tricks can be daunting. One that often comes up in…
Oxytocin’s effects aren’t just about love
When love is in the air, what happens in the brain? For many years, biologists answered, “Oxytocin!” This small protein—only nine amino acids long—is sometimes called the “love hormone” because…