Researchers from Cornell University, Harvard University, and the University of Arizona found that enduring social benefits are linked to slower biological aging and lower levels of inflammation in the body. The study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior, & Immunity…
“Is Gogol a Russian writer?” the question sounds deliberately simple, like “black or green tea.” But the answer immediately creaks open to the 19th century: the empire is vast, the boundaries in the mind and on the map don’t yet…
Frida Kahlo painted The Dream (La cama) in 1940, and if it fetched more than $44.4 million at auction, it would break all records. Public DomainFrida Kahlo circa 1932. The accident and the resulting injuries left Kahlo bedridden for many…
Human arrogance knows no bounds. Sometimes, people imagine themselves to be completely incomprehensible. Moreover, such thoughts often push them to commit completely reckless acts. For example, a man once created a true artificial brain in his own image and likeness.…
A Florida artist who paints a new American flag every year has unveiled a patriotic work at Art Basel. Palm Beach, Florida artist Camille Webster spoke to Fox News Digital about why she paints the American flag every year and…
A new study shows that repeated head impacts of any intensity over time may increase the risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy. (Image credit: Klaus Wedfelt/Getty Images) High-impact sports like American football, soccer, and rugby often involve repeated blows to…
“What you think matters most in your life. It’s more important than your income, where you live, your position in society. It’s more important than what everyone else thinks of you.” George Adams, American biologist. A Ten-Word Health Formula One…
Elon Musk admitted that there is no other country on Earth besides the United States where he would like to end his life. But while professing his boundless love for the United States, the inventor remained true to his dream…
In October, earthlings will experience a real celestial “show”. As reported by a correspondent for the online publication Belnovosti, two large and four small meteor showers will appear in the night sky. Evgeny Kravchenko, a senior researcher at MIPT, told…
The Milky Way’s galactic center (inset) is home to strange, deadly stars that manage to survive close encounters with our galaxy’s supermassive black hole. A new study reveals the unintended side effects of these daring flybys. (Image: ESA–C. Carreau) Black…