WEIRD FACTS
Letting your mind wander might boost creativity, according to researchers. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Oct 31 – While not everyone with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is creative, there are a lot of creative people with neurodivergent brains. Now, new research suggests this could …
Amazon Web Services, hosted in data centers like this one in Virginia, supports thousands of websites, apps and online services – but not during its recent DNS outage. Nathan Howard/Getty Images – By Doug Jacobson, University Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Iowa State …
Several batches of the drug did not dissolve properly, which means the person taking them would receive a lower dose. Chimperil59/iStock via Getty Images – By C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut Published: 2025 Oct 30 – If …
A cocoa beverage that was high in flavanols showed significant artery-protecting powers when consumed before a two-hour sitting session. Photo by American Heritage Chocolate on Unsplash – By Michael Franco 2025 Oct 29 – Sitting has often been referred to as the new smoking …
Coronal mass ejections from the Sun can cause geomagnetic storms that may damage technology on Earth. NASA/GSFC/SDO – By Dagomar Degroot, Associate Professor of Environmental History, Georgetown University Published: 2025 Oct 28 – In May 2024, part of the Sun exploded. – The …
New research suggests music can keep the brain sharp in older age. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Oct 27 – Listening to or playing music later in life could do more than lift your spirits – it might also help keep your mind …
The humble kiwi comes out on top for gut motility. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Oct 26 – For the first time, scientists have used evidence-based research to rewrite the advice on what to consume to relieve constipation, doing away with the broad …
An active ingredient in cardamom seeds acts as a natural antiviral. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2025 Oct 25 – A humble kitchen spice could pack a powerful antiviral punch. Researchers have found that compounds in cardamom seeds can trigger the body’s virus-detecting systems, …
Pumpkin patch excursions have become a fall staple in many U.S. households. Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto via Getty Images – By Shelley Mitchell, Senior Extension Specialist, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State University Published: 2025 Oct 24 – October in much of the U.S. …
Deadly attraction: Powerful neodymium magnets are sending children to the emergency department. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Oct 23 – A 13-year-old boy was admitted to hospital after four days of abdominal pain – when he then admitted to doctors that he’d swallowed …
