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An international team of researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the rainforests of Madagascar. Their strange, high-pitched whistling calls sound more like sound effects from the sci-fi series Star Trek. As a result, the researchers have named the new species after seven of the series’ most iconic […]
Some cosmetic surgeries include adding silicon or plastic to enhance the figure. But what if the extra fat came from your own body? Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the fraught and history of the Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, which is a story of eugenics, bad medicine, and unrealistic beauty standards. Music: “Medicines” by […]
To painters and poets in late-1800s France, absinthe was “the green muse” or the “green fairy,” an almost magical potion that promised vivid dreams, wild ideas, and artistic inspiration with every sip. By the 1910s, this once incredibly popular herbal liquor was banned—not only in France, but in countries around the world. Condemned as the cause […]
Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to the sparkly pop culture icons we know today. Beyond the fangs and garlic, he digs into the deeper, everyday fears that vampires reflect. Source link
We mostly hear about a handful of swing states these days, as presidential campaigns focused more on optimizing resources. Research by Shaw et al. identifies the shifts and the state-by-state results. For the Washington Post, Hannah Dormido and Adrián Blanco show the changes as a set of maps over time. In the 1950s, you see […]
A relatively brief post for me this month. It takes me a couple of weeks to produce these essays and a big chunk of the time I would usually spend on writing is going to be traveling. I most certainly lack the energy to blog and be a tourist. You know the saying, when in […]
Getty Images Burning household rubbish in giant incinerators to make electricity is now the dirtiest way the UK generates power, BBC analysis has found. Nearly half of the rubbish produced in UK homes, including increasing amounts of plastic, is now being incinerated. Scientists warn it is a “disaster for the climate” – and some are […]
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A preliminary reconstruction shows the late antique church of Artaxata. Credit: University of Münster Archaeologists from the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the University of Münster have discovered the remains of a previously unknown early Christian church in the ancient city of Artaxata. The find consists of an octagonal building with cruciform extensions. […]
When does a crowd of people become unsafe? How well will the football team Aston Villa do next season? When is it cost-effective to replace a kitchen? The answers may seem arbitrary but, to Nira Chamberlain, they lie in mathematics. You can use maths to model virtually anything. Source link