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Study Finds Daily Microplastic Inhalation in Homes, Cars 100 Times Higher Than Past Estimates
Microplastics Invade Homes and Cars: Study Reveals Shockingly High Inhalation Rates Microplastics, found everywhere from the Mariana Trench to Mount Everest, are also flooding the air in our homes and cars. A groundbreaking study from the University of Toulouse reveals adults inhale roughly 68,000 microplastic particles daily—100 times more than previously estimated. These particles, measuring […]
Parents Cheer ChatGPT’s Study Mode for Enforcing Step-by-Step Learning Over Instant Answers
ChatGPT’s New “Study Mode” Aims to Balance Learning and AI Overreliance Homework has long been a time-consuming task, but AI tools like ChatGPT now let students solve complex problems or draft essays instantly. While helpful for clarifying tough concepts, critics argue learners increasingly treat ChatGPT as a “second brain,” even for basic queries like “How […]
Ancient Human Species Practiced Child Cannibalism 850,000 Years Ago, Study Reveals
Ancient Human Ancestor’s Gruesome Secret: Cannibalized Child Unearthed Archaeologists in Spain’s Atapuerca Mountains have uncovered chilling evidence that a human ancestor species practiced cannibalism on a young child roughly 850,000 years ago. A fossilized neck bone from a child aged 2–4, discovered at the Gran Dolina cave site, bears precise cut marks consistent with decapitation […]
Study: Men on Dating Apps Frequently Pursue Women More Attractive Than Themselves
Men Are ‘Punching’ on Dating Apps, Study Confirms By Xantha Leatham, Executive Science Editor | Updated: 19:22 BST, 23 July 2025 If dating apps feel discouraging for women, a new study offers a reason: men often pursue matches “out of their league.” Researchers found men swipe right on women deemed more attractive than themselves, leading […]
Study Identifies Potential Ocular Complications Associated with Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Minor Corneal Changes, Study Finds [Image: Close-up of an eye highlighting the cornea] A new study from Turkey suggests Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may cause temporary changes to the cornea, the eye’s clear outer layer. Researchers tracked 64 patients, analyzing their corneal health before vaccination and two months after their second […]
Study Finds Strict Parenting More Effective Than Gentle Methods for Child Success
Gentle Parenting vs. Authoritative Parenting: What’s Best for Kids? Gentle parenting emphasizes empathy, but experts warn boundaries matter (file photo). Gentle parenting, a trend popularized by millennial and Gen Z parents, promotes calm communication over discipline, avoiding shouting or using “no.” Celebrities like Mindy Kaling and Alanis Morissette endorse it, focusing on empathy and understanding. […]
Game of Bones: Study Uncovers Dogs’ Favorite TV Shows and Canine Viewing Habits
What Would Your Dog Watch on TV? Science Weighs In If dogs could choose their own TV shows, furry cinephiles might skip romantic comedies and binge Bluey or Scooby-Doo instead. According to a study by Auburn University, dogs are most captivated by on-screen animals—especially those that bark, howl, or move (like in dog shows or […]
Study: Men’s Crocodile Tears Perceived as More Genuine, Revealing Clues to Spot Deception
Study Finds Men’s ‘Crocodile Tears’ Are More Believable Than Women’s By Xantha Leatham, Executive Science Editor If you’re a man in trouble with your partner, turning on the waterworks might just save the day—but only if you can fake it convincingly. A new study reveals that “crocodile tears” are perceived as more genuine when shed […]
New Study Unveils Grand Canyon’s True Geologic Evolution and Ancient Origins
True Origin of the Grand Canyon Linked to Meteor Impact, Study Reveals By Sonya Gugliara Published: 06:45 BST, 16 July 2025 | Updated: 06:59 BST, 16 July 2025 The Grand Canyon’s awe-inspiring landscape may owe its formation to a cataclysmic meteor strike that rocked Arizona over 56,000 years ago, a groundbreaking study published in Geology […]
Study Reveals Hidden Health Risks of Trendy Wood-Burning Stoves in Over 1 Million Homes
Wood and Eco Stoves Release Harmful Pollutants, Study Warns A new study reveals that wood-burning and eco stoves release toxic pollutants, posing serious health risks. Despite their popularity as cost-effective heating solutions, these appliances can degrade indoor air quality by emitting ultrafine particles (UFPs), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), black carbon, and carbon monoxide. These pollutants […]