Kefir has many beneficial properties, but some people need to drink it with caution Kefir sits on the shelf of almost every Russian grocery store, and many people drink it...
What are you actually swallowing when you take probiotics? An honest answer The probiotics market is worth $112 billion. Glossy boxes promise “gut health” and claim to introduce “friendly bacteria”...
The most ancient river on Earth: it flowed even during Pangaea The Finke River in central Australia was flowing even before dinosaurs appeared and probably even before all continents merged...
The world’s largest solar-powered airplane fell from the sky In 2016, the Solar Impulse 2 solar airplane survived the Pacific Ocean, monsoons, and heat over deserts and completed a round-the-world...
This one emotion can radically change your psyche: scientists have revealed the secret At least once in their life, everyone has experienced this, even if they didn’t know it had...
You’re not lazy – your brain is simply hitting the brakes before difficult tasks A familiar story: you know perfectly well that you need to fill out that report, clean...
The reason for crabs’ sideways movement was found in ancient times Are you sure you know why crabs walk sideways? Well, because their legs are built that way, right? Too...
Scientists revealed the main secret: how exercise rejuvenates the entire body We’re used to thinking of muscles as a mechanical drive: they contract — an arm lifts, legs run. But...
Remains of a 15-meter snake that eclipses Titanoboa found in an Indian mine We’ve all heard about Titanoboa — the enormous ancient snake that swallowed crocodiles for breakfast. It seemed...
Placebo works: scientists have uncovered a brain mystery that explains miracle healing If someone gives you a sugar pill and tells you it’s a painkiller, the pain may actually subside....
