Who built this mysterious settlement in Madagascar? Scientists have a new theory
The carved rock niches and stone walls of the mysterious Teniky archaeological site in Madagascar have long puzzled ...
Wearable fitness trackers are making us anxious—here’s how to stop it
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that wearing fitness trackers to monitor ...
Why having a hobby is good for your brain and body
A recent paper compiled the findings of five different surveys, all of them studying hobby engagement and mental well-being ...
Will new airline seating policies take off?
Passengers are being offered more choice when it comes to flight seating. Will the new policies take off, and is there really ...
Like whisky? This Scottish island should be top of your list
Whisky is intertwined with the wild landscapes of this Hebridean island — take a trip for distillery visits, cocktail-making ...
Strokes are on the rise—and these are the reasons why
The biggest risk factor for stroke is the same in every country in the world, and it’s also the easiest one to reverse.
These notorious Roman emperors became ghostly legends
Caligula, Agrippina, and Nero left behind more than political intrigue—they became the subjects of ghost stories that still ...
Giant, invasive joro spiders spotted in the Northeast—but they didn’t fly there
Sightings in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have arachnophobes buzzing—but experts say these colorful critters likely hitched ...
Hurricane Helene’s death toll could miss thousands of related deaths
Excess deaths” caused by indirect effects of a storm can contribute to its overall death toll for 15 years, according to new ...
7 of the best harvest festivals in Europe
Be it an ancient onion market or the world’s largest pumpkin exhibition, these autumn events celebrate the flavours of the ...
In Kenya, martial eagles hunt lion cubs for lunch
Martial eagles, with wingspans that can exceed six feet, can take out young impalas or gazelles. Recently, researchers have ...
The rivalry between ancient Athens and Sparta is infamous—but they may have been more 'frenemies'
Despite being rivals, many Athenians admired the government, clothing, and austerity of the Spartans. Falling prey to ...