In May 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected to the papacy, becoming Pope Leo XIV and making history as the first American to assume the role. His election has generated widespread interest, not only because of its significance for…
In the heart of Brazil’s northeastern region grows a little-known plant with big potential, jurema preta. For centuries, Indigenous communities have used the root in sacred rituals, believing it holds spiritual and healing power. Now, modern science is starting to…
Scientists have made a remarkable discovery that could reshape the future of plant-based medicine. Cannabidiol (CBD), the well-known therapeutic compound traditionally sourced from the cannabis plant, has now been identified in a completely different species: Trema micrantha Blume. This tropical…
Each full moon carries a unique energy, but the Full Flower Moon on May 12, 2025 is shaping up to be especially potent. Falling in the transformative sign of Scorpio, this lunar event is all about emotional depth, shedding the…
Clara Meadmore wasn’t your typical record-holder. While people break records for longest fingernails or fastest sprints, Clara was famous for something far more personal: she was widely recognized as the oldest virgin of her time. But her story goes far…
The foods we choose to enjoy are often seen as simple pleasures or nutritional necessities, but a growing body of psychological research reveals they may also serve as subtle mirrors reflecting our inner personalities. Far beyond mere taste or convenience,…
If you’ve ever wondered whether the hour your alarm clock rings could influence your mood, you’re not alone. Recent research in sleep science and chronobiology has uncovered a fascinating link between the time we rise and our overall sense of…
A silent invader is making its way across Europe, and it’s not the plot of a science fiction series-it’s a real, rapidly evolving public health concern. As the climate warms, a common yet potentially dangerous mold called Aspergillus is poised…
Hydration has become a cultural phenomenon, with reusable bottles and hydration supplements now as common at the office as they are at the gym. But with so much buzz, it’s easy to get tangled in misinformation. Do you really need…
When someone loses a life companion, the world can feel upside down. In the thick of sorrow and confusion, it’s all too easy to make choices that, in hindsight, don’t serve your best interests. Whether it’s the urge to change…
