WEIRD FACTS
The Electric Salt Spoon was the recent recipient of an Innovation Award at CES 2025. Kirin Holdings – By Ben Coxworth 2025 Jan 10 – So, you know you should cut back on salt, but you don’t like the bland taste of low-sodium foods. …
The Skyrider X1 features a four-axis, eight-propeller system. Rictor – By Utkarsh Sood 2025 Jan 09 – The “world’s first amphibious flying passenger motorcycle,” called the Skyrider X1, has just been unveiled at CES in Las Vegas. It rides, it flies – autonomously, no …
Morning coffee drinkers will be happy to raise a mug to the findings in a new study from Tulane University. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2025 Jan 08 – From fighting memory decline to warding off some cancers, drinking coffee continues to emerge as …
Big-screen 4K entertainment without dominating a room between use. JMGO – By Paul Ridden 2025 Jan 07 – Ultra-short-throw projectors are a great way to replace the big-screen TV without having to endure tricky setups. But even these entertainment hubs can be large and …
If you struggle with hair loss, intermittent fasting might not be your best eating plan, according to a new study. Depositphotos – By Michael Franco 2025 Jan 04 – As the new year arrives, many will consider going on a diet to shed holiday …
Rendering of one of Lilium’s prototype air taxis. Lilium – By David Szondy 2025 Jan 05 – When we last looked at air taxi startup Lilium, it was in administration and laid off most of its employees on December 20. Now it seems there …
The Glomar Explorer showing its derrick. CIA – View 12 Images – By David Szondy 2025 Jan 04 – In June 1974, the offices of the Summa Corporation in LA were broken into, sparking the revelation of one of the oddest and boldest stories …
When exposed to harmless visible light, the hydrogel becomes a porous solid that promotes the growth of natural bone tissue (pictured). Depositphotos – By Ben Coxworth 2025 Jan 03 – Whether they’re caused by injury, disease or other factors, missing sections of bone can …
New Atlas revisits some of the weirdest science stories of 2024. Depositphotos View 11 Images – By Michael Irving 2025 Jan 02 – Among the important scientific discoveries made every year are some that reveal that the world is way weirder than we give …
Does drinking more water have health benefits? A new study answers the question. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2025 Jan 01 – We’re encouraged to drink more water because ‘it’s good for us.’ Now, a new study has tested that claim, examining the evidence …
