Things Worth Noting
In 2026, MIT and Stanford researchers introduced AbLecs—antibody-lectin chimeras that remove the sugar coating (glycans, including sialic acids) cancer cells use to hide from the immune system. By blocking these glycans from binding to Siglec receptors, AbLecs disable glyco-immune checkpoints, exposing tumor-associated antigens and enabling immune cells like macrophages to recognize and destroy tumors. Preclinical […]
Venezuela’s economy has suffered one of the worst peacetime collapses in history. Since 2013, the bolívar has lost over 99.99% of its value due to hyperinflation, leading to multiple currency redenominations that removed 14 zeros total, creating the bolívar soberano and later the bolívar digital. GDP has shrunk by about 75-80%, mainly from oil mismanagement […]
In 2011, a study found that eating canned soup daily spiked urinary BPA levels by 1,221%. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical once widely used in can linings to prevent corrosion; it acts as an endocrine disruptor that can interfere with hormones and has been linked to higher risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, reproductive […]
Psychology and neuroscience show that your brain generates thoughts unconsciously before you become aware of them, challenging the idea that we fully control our minds. The unconscious mind processes neural impulses from memory, biology, and environment, handling most cognitive tasks through automatic, implicit processing. Up to half of daily thinking is spontaneous, like mind-wandering via […]
Frequent nightmares, especially weekly ones, are linked to a tripled risk of early death before age 70, according to a major 2025 study. This makes them a stronger predictor of premature mortality than smoking or obesity. The research, involving over 183,000 adults and children, found that frequent nightmares accelerate biological aging by shortening telomeres and […]
Synthetic leggings, made from petroleum-based plastics, pose serious health and environmental risks. They often contain endocrine disruptors like BPA, PFAS, and phthalates that leach into skin through sweat, potentially causing hormone disruption, reproductive issues, immune problems, and inflammation. Washing them releases millions of microplastics that pollute oceans and enter the food chain. In 2026, safer […]
In 2025, TIME Magazine named “The Architects of AI” its Person of the Year, honoring the visionary leaders driving the AI revolution. Figures like Nvidia’s CEO, OpenAI’s leader behind ChatGPT, Elon Musk with his AI and robotics ventures, and heads of DeepMind, Anthropic, AMD, and Meta have transformed artificial intelligence into a global force. Rapid […]
Sleeping on your left side—called the left lateral decubitus position—is widely supported by research as the best way to improve digestion and reduce acid reflux. Gravity keeps the stomach below the esophagus, helping the lower esophageal sphincter stay closed and cutting reflux episodes by up to 50%. This lowers heartburn, nocturnal GERD symptoms, and esophageal […]
Inhaling a partner’s scent triggers a powerful relaxation response by lowering cortisol levels and boosting oxytocin, the “bonding hormone,” which reduces anxiety and improves sleep quality through feelings of emotional safety. This effect, rooted in olfaction, involves the olfactory bulb sending signals to the brain’s limbic system, shifting the autonomic nervous system toward calm and […]
Smoking one cigarette shortens life expectancy by about 20 minutes, according to a 2024 University College London study, while eating a single hot dog cuts healthy life expectancy by around 36 minutes, per University of Michigan research. Both habits raise risks of cancer, heart disease, and premature death through carcinogens—tobacco toxins in cigarettes and nitrosamines […]