The 2024 Paris Olympics has debuted the urban dance style of ‘breaking’, and athletes scaled new heights during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the addition of seven new sports, including karate and climbing. But while overall injuries at the Tokyo Olympics remained comparable to previous games, researchers found some of the new sports contributed a
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Losing teeth in older age has recently been associated with a higher risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, and other fatal heart events. There have been previous studies pointing to a connection between missing teeth and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Poor oral health is a well-known risk factor for these conditions, which
Repetition has always had a peculiar effect on the human mind. It leads to phenomena like déjà vu, where we mistakenly believe we have encountered a new situation in the past, creating a sensation of eerie familiarity. However, recent research has shed light on a lesser-known phenomenon known as jamais vu, the opposite of déjà
The ancient monument of Göbekli Tepe in Türkiye stands out as one of the most remarkable ancient marvels in existence today. This temple complex, which served as a cultural epicenter over 10,000 years ago, is shrouded in mystery, giving us a glimpse into the lives of a long-lost civilization. Recent discoveries have shed light on
The latest study conducted by the American Cancer Society (ACS) reveals a troubling increase in cancer rates among younger generations. Contrary to previous beliefs, cancer cases are on the rise among Gen Xers and millennials, with 17 out of 34 considered cancers showing a higher risk for these age groups. Leukemia, breast cancer, gastric cancer,
In 2013, a 700,000-year-old fragment of an adult humerus was unearthed on the Indonesian island of Flores. This small piece of upper arm bone was recently identified as belonging to an early member of the species Homo floresiensis, also known as the ‘hobbits’. This finding challenges the previous understanding of the physical size of this
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have stumbled upon a super-black wood-based material that absorbs over 99% of the light that hits it. This new material, dubbed Nxylon, was originally discovered while scientists were working on water-repelling technologies for wood using high-energy plasma gas. The application of the gas led to the creation of super-black material
There is anecdotal evidence to suggest that individuals with autism tend to have a strong affinity for board games. Recent research conducted by the University of Plymouth and Edge Hill University in the UK delves into the reasons behind this phenomenon. The studies conducted by the research team aimed to analyze the popularity of board
The recent excavation of a 2,500-year-old graveyard site in Norway has unearthed a mysterious and intriguing find. The site contains a main cluster of 39 individual graves for children under the age of six, along with two separate graves containing adult bodies. The discovery has raised questions about the purpose of the separate burials and
In recent years, there has been a concerning rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of STI diagnoses in individuals over the age of 65 has significantly increased from 2010 to 2023. This trend is particularly alarming as it challenges common misconceptions