Monthly Archive: December 2018
By Michael Irving – A new study suggests the last ice age was caused by an ice wall across the Bering Strait. (Credit: grechka333/Depositphotos). While climate change is the hot topic (pun intended) of the day, the truth is Earth has always …
Progressive America would be half as big, but twice as populated as its conservative twin. Frank Jacobs – America’s two political tribes have consolidated into ‘red’ and ‘blue’ nations, with seemingly irreconcilable differences. Perhaps the best way to stop the infighting is to …
Is microdosing magic truffles a way to unlock your creative potential? That’s long been anecdotal, but the evidence is coming. By Kevin Dickinson – A recent study showed that microdosing magic truffles can significantly increase one’s creative thinking. Published in Psychopharmacology, the study …
A new book finds that Hitler relied on a number of drugs to rule Germany, including “crystal meth.” By Philip Perry – Hitler’s charisma, demagoguery, and ability to mobilize Germany behind him have been much written about and discussed. His failed attempt to …
By Rich Haridy – New research suggests organic farming has a greater impact on carbon emissions and the climate than conventional farming methods. (Credit: ccaetano/Depositphotos). A new international study into the impact of agricultural land use on climate change has found organic …
By Rich Haridy – New research has found that a cell’s mitochondria (represented in green above) can be affected through fasting which results in better health and longevity. (Credit: NICHD Flickr CC-BY-2.0). Intermittent fasting diets are all the rage these days. We are seeing …
For a long time, we thought our species were the only artists. By Patty Hamrick, Archaeology, New York University. Every single culture engages in some kind of art, whether that’s telling stories, dancing, weaving elaborate textiles, cooking, making jewelry or pottery, or painting landscapes …
Why one Italian bank is counting on wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano as collateral. Matthew Davis – When giving out a secured loan, most banks ask for a form of collateral to recoup their losses in case the borrower defaults. Most people put up their …
Despite itself, this collection of awful cartography may just make a few useful observations. By Frank Jacobs – Since 2016, Terrible Maps has been collecting, well… terrible maps. They’re awful, pointless and stupid, but also funny (and sometimes even instructive). Here are 10 …
The part of your brain responsible for ASMR catalogs music, and appears to be a stronghold against Alzheimer’s and dementia. By Ned Dymoke – Some music inspires you to move your feet, some inspires you to get out there and change the world. …
