Myth

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In our constant quest to understand artists and their genius, we often put them on a pedestal, or we assume that they are otherworldly beings with incomprehensible thoughts. This myth, though common, distances us from everything they share with us. It makes us feel that their feats and successes are far beyond our reach. …

Years ago, in a philosophy class, I remember learning that our brains are fundamentally logic-making machines designed to seek patterns in everything we observe. But the brain is also a machine capable of turning on itself. One by Mansoor Khan is a fascinating journey through similar haunts. Its protagonist Abhay, a once-celebrated genetic engineer, formulates a theory that challenges the very bedrock of modern civilization. The central thrust of this theory, which he refers to as One, is that most modern global issues…

Russell T Davies, the showrunner of Doctor Who, has said that the rumour that the sci-fi show is crossing over with Fortnite is a “myth”. Sharing a photo on Instagram of his appearance on BBC Radio 4, a commenter asked if there was anything he could share about the potential crossover. “There isn’t one!” replied Davies of the hypothetical Doctor Who and Fortnite collaboration. “It’s a complete myth, I’m afraid x”. Eurogamer noted that the denial of the crossover was a surprise because a slew of reliable Fortnite…

Credit: The Conversation Men's employment in the U.S. reached a 20-year high in 2023, with nearly 90% of men ages 25 to 54 in the workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This supports the broad expectation—some might say stereotype—that full-time employment is the norm for American men. Yet examining employment at a single point in…

In 1493, the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus returned to Europe after his famous journey to the Americas.Just a year or two later, a plague broke out among French soldiers in Italy that quickly spread to other parts of the continent and came to be called the 'Great Pox'.So began Europe's first known outbreak of syphilis.Historians have long debated where this highly contagious infection came from, and the timing of Columbus' return, along with racist and xenophobic ideologies, had many pointing the finger at the…

A new study reveals that while many people believe healthy food is also sustainable, this perception often doesn’t match reality. The research, involving over 5,000 participants, emphasizes the need for clearer information on food sustainability and healthiness, suggesting the use of specialized labels for better consumer guidance.Perceptions of sustainability and making healthy food choices are strongly interconnected, according to new research conducted at the University of Konstanz.Many people are keen on making…

The largest-ever study on vitamin D supplementation in children, led by Queen Mary University of London and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, reveals that vitamin D supplements do not prevent fractures or improve bone strength in vitamin D deficient children, contradicting previous assumptions about the benefits of vitamin D on bone health.A major clinical trial conducted by Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has discovered that vitamin D…

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found evidence of female-biased and equal power structures in primates, challenging the traditional view of universal male dominance. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA groundbreaking study reveals that female-biased and equal power structures are common in primates, contradicting the assumption of widespread male dominance and highlighting the significance of female roles in primate societies.Male dominance has long been assumed to be nearly universal in primates, with female…

Recent research reveals that EuCd2As2, a compound once believed to be a Weyl semimetal, is actually a magnetic semiconductor. This finding underscores the importance of rigorous experimentation and methodological diversity in material science.Dozens of research papers have characterized a substance composed of europium, cadmium, and arsenic as a Weyl semi-metal, a unique category of exotic topological materials.  But new experiments show that it is something else entirely.Weyl semimetals are highly sought after by…

Equity crowdfunding, or raising funds from both unaccredited and accredited investors, can be a great alternative to venture capital for startups. The strategy has become significantly more popular in recent years now that venture capital is harder to come by, and changes in regulations allow companies to raise more money at one time. But even though crowdfunding is growing in prominence and offers a whole host of benefits to the startups that choose it, many VCs continue to talk negatively…