Scientists in Taiwan have found that an extract of oolong tea, a traditional Chinese tea, can suppress inflammation in immune cells (macrophages) at the cellular level. The leaf extract reduced the activity of the NLRP3 inflammasome, a protein complex linked…
Being big is very convenient. You eat whatever you want, and no one eats you. You go wherever you want, and no one will stop you. And if you try, you will get slapped. A lot of animals have gone…
A couple of years ago, another fashion trend arrived in our country: the Yorkshire Terrier. No one is indifferent to this breed—they're either madly loved or hated. I've always disliked dogs—shaggy, mean, and smelly. And then one fine day, he…
I'd like to clarify right away that in this article we're primarily talking about a business blog. I don't see much point in promoting a personal blog that you use only as a means of communication. It's better to create…
The Draconid meteor display is optimally viewed shortly after nightfall on the evening of its greatest activity.(Image credit: Royalty-free via Getty Images) If you venture out just after sunset this Wednesday (Oct. 8), gaze upward for an opportunity to observe…
The polar vessel Endurance, owned by Sir Ernest Shackleton, was once deemed the mightiest of its era; however, the ship possessed considerable structural shortcomings that led to its downfall. According to a recent analysis, the renowned explorer was cognizant of…