This might be the most ironic thing I’ve read in a while: “Several harm reduction advocates pointed out that drinking from borgs [“blackout rage gallons”] may actually mitigate the dangers of college drinking culture.” ~ learn more
“Despite enormous challenges facing many children around the globe, 2022 also brought good news. As we approach the end of the year, here are 10 areas of progress for children we can celebrate…” ~ learn more
“AbbVie’s Humira—a monoclonal antibody used to treat autoimmune disease—is the most financially successful drug ever to hit the market, bringing in $200 billion in revenue over its 20-year market rein.” Soon, it “will be saying goodbye to its 20-year throne […]
I am really finding myself drawn to this point of view. I think it may be the only truly great path forward for humanity. “America has been on a 45-year energy diet, and we ought to try and end it.” ~ learn […]
I can never get enough of this. Peas are on the list. Peas! “Technically, peas aren’t the fruit here, but the pods are. That’s because they contain the seeds — the peas — that the plant uses to reproduce.” ~ learn more
Please please please let’s hope something like this is safe and gets commercialized soon! “While several of the compounds were found to be as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes, some performed far better, preventing over 95% of bites for […]
There are neurons in your gut. This study found that they do more than merely sensing pain and alerting the brain. They also trigger a protective response in the gut. ~ learn more
“We are at the very beginning of our genomic exploration of the natural world. While many groups are now venturing beyond traditional organisms, our sampling of the biosphere is still incredibly sparse. Extreme Biology aims to accelerate this discovery process—with […]
Unrelated to this link, but related to the topic: I asked chatGPT to write a short story about a future where police officers prompt you for a tip when issuing a ticket. ~ learn more
I’ve been taking advantage of the cold plunge at my gym the past few weeks, and I was wondering if I was doing it right. That led me to this article. “Done correctly, deliberate cold exposure can positively affect brain […]