An eclectic collection of objects ranging from a medieval whalebone to 16th-century gambling tokens are being put on display together for the first time in Launceston castle (kastel Lanstefan) in Cornwall. The artefacts tell the story of the castle’s decline from a place of extravagant feasting to a squalid prison that incarcerated rebels against English […]
A likely asteroid impact crater from the latter days of the dinosaurs has been discovered off the coast of West Africa, raising questions about whether the asteroid that wiped out the dinos may have had a smaller sibling that struck around the same time. The crater, hidden under about 3,000 feet (900 meters) of water […]
Which exercise burns belly fat? It’s easy to understand why this is a frequent fitness query, with many people citing a firmer midsection as one of their main motivators to exercise. There are a lot of myths surrounding the subject that are in dire need of debunking. First and foremost among them: the majority of […]
It’s important to regularly practice flexibility exercises because physical health is not just about strength. As we age, our musculoskeletal system naturally degenerates causing us to experience muscle weakness and a decrease in mobility. We can combat the effects of aging by introducing flexibility exercises into our normal exercise regime. Flexibility is an indicator of […]
Hundreds of fragments of a rare transparent type of quartz called “rock crystal” suggest Neolithic people used the mineral to decorate graves and other structures at a ceremonial site in western England, archaeologists say. The rock crystals were likely brought to the site from a source more than 80 miles (130 kilometers) away, over mountainous […]
A plume of “dark plasma” hurled from the sun will be engulfed to form a “cannibal” coronal mass ejection which will sideswipe the Earth on Thursday (Aug. 18), causing a strong G3 geomagnetic storm. The “dark plasma explosion” was first spotted by solar observers on Sunday (Aug. 14) as it erupted from a sunspot on […]
If you’re heading back to school after this Summer and you’re looking for a laptop, then there are a wealth of options to choose from. Sure, there are Windows and Mac machines, but if your workflow relies a lot on Google’s apps and services then it may be worth considering a Chromebook. Google’s laptop alternatives […]
Acid reflux is a common issue among the American population, with an estimated 14-20% of adults suffering from a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Following a GERD diet may help to control this condition and generally help to reduce symptoms of acid reflux in those who experience it less frequently. The difference between GERD […]
Our Jurassic Park streaming guide has everything you need to sit down and watch through the entire franchise, including Jurassic World: Dominion. The sixth installment in the long-running saga, Jurassic World: Dominion, finally delivers on the promise of prehistoric creatures and humans co-existing in a modern world where genetic power has been unleashed. But getting […]
Vitamin E, often referred to as the vitamin of youth and beauty, is a nutrient essential for good health. Given that it’s a powerful antioxidant, vitamin E is a common ingredient in anti-aging cosmetics and dietary supplements. And for good reason. This micronutrient has been shown to protect the skin against photodamage and reduce the […]
