Category: 9. Sci/Tech

Each night, our brains cycle through hours of activity that remain surprisingly mysterious. Even though much of that time is spent dreaming, scientists still don’t fully understand what the brain is doing while we sleep.

Now, researchers have…

Anybody who’s ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) would probably agree to try anything to avoid the burning, stinging, and persistently uncomfortable sensations these infections bring. Besides staying on top of personal hygiene, practicing…

About 66 million years ago, a herd of herbivorous dinosaurs succumbed to drought – tragically, just hours or days before heavy rains fell.

We know this because they left some of the most incredibly well-preserved dinosaur ‘mummies’ ever…

Snacking on treats high in saturated fat this winter could trick your body into storing more fat, a recent study has found.

Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) found that dietary fats can influence how our bodies…

How far can you run? One kilometre? Five? 10 perhaps? Maybe you’re fit enough to run a half-marathon without too much fuss. Possible even a full one.

Whatever your record for distance might be, it’s nothing compared to some of the planet’s…

If you hear a voice when no one is speaking, then you might be in the midst of an auditory verbal hallucination (AVH). These hallucinations are common among patients with schizophrenia, though the explanation of why and how these hallucinations…

The world’s most expensive coffee comes from the rear end of a small mammal from South Asia known as an Asian common palm civet.

To better understand what makes the brew so special, researchers from Central University of Kerala in India led a…

Whether you are a physically affectionate person or not, a good hug from someone can make all the difference on a bad day. The science behind hugging and the role of physical touch in relationships is a popular topic for psychologists, and…

Marc Eaton, a professor of sociology at Ripon College remembers talking to a…