Things Worth Noting
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like BPA and phthalates in plastics disrupt hormones, lowering testosterone and causing feminization in men—reduced masculinity, poor sperm quality, and fertility issues. These hormone disruptors mimic estrogen or block androgens, harming the HPG axis, steroidogenesis, and spermatogenesis. Common EDCs include DEHP, PFAS, DDT, and PCBs, entering via food, water, and skin. Effects […]
China’s stone paper, made from desert sand rich in calcium carbonate, is a tree-free, eco-friendly alternative to traditional paper. Using 80% ground minerals mixed with 20% HDPE resin and agricultural waste like cotton stalks, it requires no water, no trees, no bleach, and emits up to 60% less carbon. Produced in regions like Xinjiang, it […]
Regular exercise extends lifespan and boosts healthspan by reducing all-cause mortality, heart disease, and aging issues like sarcopenia and frailty. Guidelines recommend 150–300 minutes weekly of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (like brisk walking) or 75–150 minutes vigorous, plus muscle strengthening twice a week. Aim for 7,000–8,000 daily steps or 300 minutes total for greater benefits. Strength […]
Fluoroquinolones like Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), Levofloxacin (Levaquin), Gemifloxacin (Factive), Moxifloxacin (Avelox), Norfloxacin (Noroxin), and Ofloxacin (Floxin) are powerful antibiotics used for serious bacterial infections, but they carry severe risks. They can cause tendon rupture (especially Achilles), permanent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy), mental health issues like anxiety, psychosis, and suicide risk, plus life-threatening aortic aneurysm or dissection. […]
Protect sensitive letters without a shredder using simple home methods. Manual tearing or scissors work fast—cut into tiny strips, then cross-cut. Crinkle paper first to make it easier. For full destruction, soak in water 24+ hours, add diluted bleach if needed, then blend into pulp. Compost the mush or trash it. Burn safely outdoors in […]
Boost your credit score fast with these proven steps. Start by checking your credit report weekly at AnnualCreditReport.com and disputing errors online or by mail—fixes can raise your score quickly. Pay all bills on time using autopay; payment history is 35% of your FICO score. Keep credit utilization under 30% by paying down cards and […]
Valve has revived the Steam Machine, a compact console launching in early 2026 that delivers 4K gaming at 60 FPS using AMD Zen 4 CPU, RDNA3 GPU, 16GB RAM, and FSR upscaling—over six times more powerful than the Steam Deck. Running SteamOS on Linux with Windows install option, it offers full Steam library access via […]
AI is transforming healthcare by using machine learning and deep learning on big data from genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics to speed up drug discovery, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Tools like AlphaFold predict protein structures for in silico testing, while generative AI designs new molecules and repurposes drugs for diseases like IPF and rare conditions. AI-driven […]
Humanity faces existential risks that could end our future, from natural disasters like asteroid impacts, supervolcanic eruptions, gamma-ray bursts, and solar flares to human-made threats including climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, superintelligent AI, and cyberattacks. Climate drives biodiversity loss and societal collapse through extreme weather and resource scarcity. Nuclear winter from war could kill billions […]
In 2025, top side hustles for extra income include freelance AI content creation ($30–$100/hr), affiliate marketing ($250–$1,000/mo via niche blogs), dropshipping (under $100 startup, $500–$5,000/mo), online tutoring ($20–$50/hr plus course sales), rideshare/delivery ($15–$30/hr), pet sitting ($20–$40/session), item flipping ($500–$3,000/mo), virtual assistance ($20–$50/hr), digital product sales ($300–$2,000/mo passive), and rentals/investments ($200–$1,000+/mo). Start small, use AI tools, […]