WEIRD HISTORY
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 …
People with ME/CFS can wait years for a diagnosis. Photo by Marco Bianchetti/Unsplash – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Oct 07 – Researchers believe they have developed the first dedicated blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), which …
The federal cybersecurity agency is crippled by layoffs and shutdown furloughs. The Conversation, CC BY-ND – By Richard Forno, Teaching Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, and Associate Director, UMBC Cybersecurity Institute, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Published: 2025 Oct 07 – …
Study finds the age at which we decide to turn our brains off more frequently. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Oct 05 – Whether it’s avoiding the news or checking a bank account, adults often deal with uncertainty by switching off and not …
