WEIRD HISTORY
Infections that can cross the placenta can affect a child’s neurological development. (janulla/Getty Images/Canva) – By Mike McRae September 24, 2026 – Suspicions of a link between extremely rare congenital infections and the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been supported by a …
Extensive use of a cell phone while pregnant may not be risk-free. AtnoYdur/Getty Images/Canva) – By Mike McRae 2026 Sep 23 – Decades of studies on the health impacts of cell phones have consistently found little cause for concern for most of us. Yet …
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s extraordinary design has taken over a decade to realize. Hufton + Crow, courtesy of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art – View 18 Images – By Adam Williams 2026 Sep 07 – Following over a decade of development, …
Losing your Y chromosome could put you at risk of serious health problems (BlackJack3D/Getty Images Signature/Canva) – By Mike McRae 2026 Sep 20 – As far as our genetic library goes, the Y chromosome seems like a mere pamphlet. Just ask any cell with …
The SweepLED prototype, which incorporates about $7 worth of components. KAIST – By Maryna Holovnova 2026 Sep 19 – With technology advancing by the day, protecting our privacy is getting harder. Hidden cameras are one of the biggest public concerns. There have been far …
The spray is designed to block colds, influenza, RSV and coronaviruses from their typical entry point. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Sep 14 – A convenient nasal spray is a serious contender for treating a bunch of respiratory viral infections, including the common …
Varicella zoster virus, also known as human herpesvirus 3, causes chickenpox and shingles. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images – By Andrew Bubak, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Published: 2026 Sep 14 – Shingles can cause pain that is notoriously …
The Aedis aegypti mosquito spreads dengue from person to person. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images – By Andrés Henao, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Disease, University of Colorado Anschutz Published: 2026 Sep 15 – The Tampa Bay Times reported the death of an elderly woman …
The temperature of your tea could affect your risk of cancer. (SUKANYA PHANPHOKA/Getty Images/Canva) – By Mike McRae 2026 Sep 13 – If I can give those of you who start their day by throwing back a freshly made cup of tea or coffee …
A microscope image shows how biopolymer fibers hold grains of the water-retaining “living sand” together. Khalifa University – By Maryna Holovnova 2026 Sep 13 – Agriculture in the United Arab Emirates is associated with a lot of challenges. Most of the country is desert, …
