The skulls of Viking-era individuals were examined with modern computed tomography, in the search for infections, inflammations and other diseases. Credit: Carolina Bertilsson Viking life wasn’t just tough, it was often chronically painful. For proof, all you need to do is examine their skulls. That’s what researchers at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg did with the…
Tomatoes belong to the nightshade plant family, but genetic regulation keeps them safe to eat. Credit: Baac3nes / Getty Images There was a time when tomatoes were a death sentence—at least, that’s what many Europeans believed between the 16th and 18th centuries. And while they do belong to the nightshade plant family (Solanaceae), those “poison…
Feels-like temperature can be the heat index or wind chill. Deposit Photos It’s an sunny February morning and you turn on the TV to watch the local weather report. The meteorologist’s forecast says 30 degrees Fahrenheit, which doesn’t seem too bad. It’s winter after all! But then, you notice that the “feels-like” temperature is closer…
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When we think of pilgrimages, we often imagine spiritual journeys to sacred sites, but the concept of a pilgrimage can extend far beyond religion. A pilgrimage, in its most profound sense, is a journey or quest to discover something meaningful—whether it’s self-discovery, adventure, culture, or history. All around the world, some paths draw people for…
It is such a relief when a missing person is found alive, whether they have been gone a matter of hours, weeks, or even years. However, the explanations for why the person vanished to begin with or stories about experiences they had during their absence are sometimes very bizarre. From strange crimes to supernatural tales,…
You can’t even buy the iPhone 16e yet, but the phone has already had its first controversy. The iPhone 16e doesn’t support MagSafe charging, which is a bit of a surprise for a brand-new device that features high-end hardware similar to the more expensive iPhone 16 and 16 Plus. Rumors emerged that MagSafe charging might…
Ahead of the official sale of the iPhone 16e, MySmartPrice spotted the first Geekbench score for Apple’s new iPhone. Using Geekbench 6 Metal benchmark results, we now know a few unconfirmed features about this device. For example, it’s been revealed that the iPhone 16e features 8GB of RAM. While we already expected that since Apple…
Published Feb 20th, 2025 9:46PM EST Image: Николай Григорьев / Adobe Methane is one of the most dangerous greenhouse gases, trapping heat 84 times more effectively than carbon dioxide. It seeps into the atmosphere from landfills, sewage plants, and livestock, accelerating our losing battle against climate change. But what if we had a way to…
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