science
The science of staying young, healthy, and in-shape.
15 More Insane Human Body Facts That Sound Fake (But Aren’t)
The human body is a masterpiece of strange biology and silent miracles. With every blink, breath, and beat of your heart, you're performing dozens of hidden functions you’re barely aware of. Here are 15 *more* insane facts that prove how bizarre and impressive we really are — all without repeating anything from earlier parts in this series.
By SHADOW-WRITES10 months ago in Longevity
Colorful Clips and Analytical Thinking
Recently, I witnessed a curious episode: a friend of mine, convinced she was a very tidy person, had decided to reorganize her kitchen. She does this periodically. She reorganizes the closets, the kitchen, the garage. Every now and then, driven by an organizing impulse — or perhaps just by a certain inner restlessness — she empties the cabinets and puts everything back "in order."
By Halina Piekarska (UltraBeauty Blog)10 months ago in Longevity
The Gross Mucus Is Your Internal Amulet
You know the mucus, the nose sniffles, the phlegm, the secretions from private parts. You have seen and felt it. When we catch cold, mucus is formed in the nose, which thickens depending on the germ load. Mucus can collect in the back throat which is removed by expectoration, the precise job of cough.
By Seema Patel10 months ago in Longevity
The Truth About Cell Mitochondria: Your Body’s Hidden Power Plants (That Deserve More Credit)
Let’s face it, “cell mitochondria” could be a term you’d find in your old science book. However, believe me when I say these little microbes are far more interesting and important than many people believe.
By Mohit Rana10 months ago in Longevity
Scientists warn that the Paris Agreement's warming target won't protect polar ice sheets.
Sea levels in some parts of the world can increase up to 8-12 inches per decade in the lifespan of today's generations. This outweighs the ability of many coastal communities to adapt.
By Francis Dami11 months ago in Longevity
Later this year, an enigmatic and extremely active underwater volcano near California may explode.
Scientists warn that before the end of this year, a mysterious and extremely active undersea volcano off the Pacific Coast may explode. The Axial Seamount volcano, located approximately 700 miles northwest of San Francisco and nearly a mile deep, is coming under more and more investigation from scientists who first learnt of its existence in the 1980s.
By Francis Dami11 months ago in Longevity
