WEIRD HISTORY
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. …
One of the impressive camel paintings, believed to indicate to passing humans that water was nearby. Maria Guagnin – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Sep 30 – Large rock-face murals scattered across the desert in northern Saudi Arabia represent one of the most ambitious – …
The new research offers some of the strongest evidence to date proving the origins of Egypt’s Karnak temple complex. Depositphotos – By Pranjal Malewar 2025 Oct 18 – The ancient site of Karnak is one of the most impressive places to visit in Egypt. …
Building on several years of study, the new research calls for more controls over access to this popular hair loss remedy. Depositphotos – By Pranjal Malewar 2025 Oct 18 – Finasteride has long been a popular choice for millions of people seeking to achieve …
This drug has been in the pipeline since 2021, and could soon get FDA approval for treating pattern hair loss. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Oct 16 – A new oral drug stands to become the first prescription pill specifically designed to regrow …
Focused ultrasound directs powerful beams of energy to specific disease targets in the body. Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment via Getty Images – By Richard J. Price, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia Published: 2025 Oct 15 – Sound waves at frequencies above the threshold …
The suggestion that calcium supplements contribute to dementia has been debunked. beyza yurtkuran on Unsplash – By Paul McClure 2025 Oct 11 – A large study has found that calcium supplements, long recommended for bone health, particularly in older women, don’t increase dementia risk, …
Supporters of free speech gather in September 2025 to protest the suspension of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, across the street from the theater where the show is produced in Hollywood. Mario Tama/Getty Images – By Donald Nieman, Professor of History and Provost Emeritus, Binghamton University, …
A new vaccine bolsters the immune system to prevent cancer growth and spread. ChatGPT 5 – By Paul McClure 2025 Oct 09 – A next-generation cancer vaccine has shown stunning results in mice, preventing up to 88% of aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancers by harnessing …
