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Category: Innovation
An Apple A Day: Is It Really Healthy? Science Weighs In
We’re told an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but does this humble fruit really have an outsized positive effect on our health?
Grateful Dead: How Fans Shaped the Early Internet
Before the the internet took over the world, psychedelic rock band The Grateful Dead were among the first – and most influential – forces at the dawn of online communication.
Ketamine for Severe Depression: Hope on the NHS?
Ketamine is increasingly known as a party drug which is linked to serious health problems, even fatalities.
Does Your Birth Order Shape Your Personality? Science vs. Stereotypes
The question of whether siblings’ birth order shapes their personality has puzzled families and psychologists for years. But the evidence isn’t as straightforward as you might think.
Grow a Garden: Roblox’s Unexpected Hit Game
Shooting, chasing, exploring – hit video games tend to have themes that set the pulse racing.
AI Disinformation Floods Social Media in Israel-Iran Conflict
A wave of disinformation has been unleashed online since Israel began strikes on Iran last week, with dozens of posts reviewed by BBC Verify seeking to amplify the effectiveness of Tehran’s response.
Bournemouth’s 2020 ‘Armageddon’ Beach: Chaos in Covid Lockdown Heatwave
In June 2020, a popular British seaside town was swamped with beachgoers amid a global pandemic. One photographer captured the chaos.
Why Your Fingers Wrinkle in Water: Science, Grip & Health Clues
The skin on our fingertips and toes shrivels like prunes when soaked for a few minutes in water. But is this an adaptation that occurred to help us in our evolutionary past? And what can it reveal about your health today?
Brewing Better Buzz-Free Beers for Summer
Warm summer days call for refreshing drinks enjoyed with friends. While classic choices remain popular, the world of beverages is rapidly evolving, with low and […]