Reading is a great pastime when you want to just unwind and relax, but while some want to try getting into reading they might find it a bit challenging to read through the blocks of text. There are most likely some neurodivergent readers out there who often struggle to enjoy a book — be it […]
In early May, the Cambodian Ministry of Environment took to Facebook to warn people against the picking of the Nepenthes holdenii also dubbed as the “penis flytrap”/ “penis plant” due to its similar shape to a certain male sex organ. Attached to the Facebook post are pictures of three women picking and posing with the […]
Is there a future where computers are run by solar power? It could be possible after researchers at Cambridge University found a way to power a small computer using blue-green algae. According to NewScientist, the experiment was led by Christopher and his colleagues in Cambridge. They were able to build a battery-sized container made from […]
Despite not being fluent in Korean, Japanese, Spanish, French, or more than 1-2 languages, songs in foreign languages have been circulating around the world with thousands of people mumbling the lyrics and humming their tunes. The same can be said for English songs, while not everyone can understand the language, songs in English continue to […]
Coral reefs are severely tested by marine heatwaves, which are becoming increasingly frequent due to climate change.
They say actions speak louder than words, but did you know that your body’s smell might be just as telling? A person’s smell can tell you more than just what cologne they’re using. It can also tell you a lot about their health, and even what emotion they may be feeling. Our body’s scent consists […]
A global study conducted in ten countries around the world reveals that 45% of young people suffer from eco-anxiety.
A recent poll emphasizes the power of sound in triggering happy memories. Sound plays an important role in our daily lives. From recognizing a loved one based solely on the sound of their voice, making movie scenes even scarier or happier due to the soundtrack, to hearing the barking or purring of our beloved pets. […]
Japan-based engineering firm Kozo Keikaku Kenkyusho (also known as Kozo Keikaku Engineering, Inc.) has developed a wall structure designed to be resistant to seismic waves caused by earthquakes. Made with cross-laminated (CLT) timber panels, the wall is built in a checkered pattern, supported by steel plates and drift pins. Seismic integrity, daylighting, passive ventilation were […]
