You might have heard about the popular myth that different dog breeds have specific traits or personalities – from the aggressiveness of Pitbulls or Chihuahuas, to the playfulness of Golden Retrievers or Labradors. But contrary to popular belief, a new study published in the journal Science revealed that the breed is not a good predictor […]
Have you ever heard of a fungus that takes over insects through mind control and turns them into living ‘zombies’? Well, if you haven’t yet, let me introduce Cordyceps to you. Cordyceps, mostly found in tropical forests or jungles, is a parasitic fungus known for infecting insects by releasing spores that attach and penetrate its […]
When disasters strike, we are all grateful to the rescue services whose job it is to swoop in and save the day. It’s easy to forget that these people are trained experts, but nonetheless risk their own lives each time they go to work. Perhaps even more astonishing are the ordinary men, women, and children […]
I was on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I had been there for a few weeks, just getting into the groove of things. That day had begun like any other. Little did I know my life would be put on the line in the pool, and my trust betrayed for years to come. I got […]
All of your life, you have been learning new skills. When you were five years old, someone taught you how to tie your shoes. At age six, you learned how to ride a bike without training wheels. Fast forward to your pre-teen and teen years, and you might know several skateboard tricks, how to do […]