Global map lets you find most famous person from your hometown
It’s a roadmap to famous people. Ever wonder if anyone from your hometown ever amounted to anything? Not to fear: A geographer has designed an interactive map of the most … Read More
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Scientists created ‘zombie’ spiders — and people are freaking out: ‘So f–ked up’
This spidernetic technology is causing arachnophobes to lose it. Texas scientists have developed veritable spider robots by robotically manipulating dead arachnids so they can grasp objects with their legs, as … Read More
Belgian researchers study pigs’ response to music
BRUSSELS, July 25 – Scientists in Belgium are investigating a farmer’s claim that different styles of music affect the behavior of his pigs. Piet Paesmans first noticed the phenomenon when his son started singing … Read More
Temperature-controlled pillow and mattress ‘trick’ you into sleep
The secret to a good night’s sleep could be in the temperature of specific areas of your bedding. Researchers from the University of Texas have developed a bedding system that … Read More
This pool kills everything that swims into it
Scientists have discovered a real-life “deadpool” at the bottom of the Red Sea — one that kills almost every creature that swims into it. The pool — which measures 107,00 … Read More
7 in 10 Americans remain loyal to their childhood brands
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. A recent poll conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Propel Software revealed that seven in ten Americans stick to the brands they know and … Read More
Men suffer more deaths from skin cancer than women, new research shows
Skin cancer death rates in the U.K. are higher for men than women. Cancer Research UK — an independent cancer research organization in London — examined skin cancer fatality records. The group … Read More
‘Jaws’ made people so afraid of sharks, scientists say
Scientists in California believe that the classic 1975 film “Jaws” led to a generation of galeophobics — people with an irrational fear of sharks. Psychologist Gabriella Hancock, who is working … Read More
Experts debunk claim of overdose by fentanyl-laced dollar
Viral claims of spontaneous — and unsubstantiated — overdoses are getting under their skin. Experts are casting doubts on rampant reports of people OD-ing by simply touching fentanyl — including … Read More
It costs $20,000 to give birth in the US, study finds
Being a parent is priceless — but how much does it cost to become one? A new study revealed that giving birth costs an estimated $20,000 in the US, an … Read More
