Imagine an eighteenth century Englishman lighting his clay pipe as he walks through the crowded streets of London. His smoke drifts into the cold air and disappears. Centuries later, when archaeologists unearth his bones, modern science can still detect his smoking habits. Even more surprising, researchers can now determine that many English women of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were also dedicated smokers, despite historical records claiming otherwise. This discovery shows that the effects of...
In an age where our phones shine brighter than our futures, a curious new ritual is emerging from the depths of TikTok and neuroscience alike: dark showering. It’s exactly what it sounds like – taking your nightly rinse in near or total darkness. No fancy gadgets, no subscriptions, just you,...
Imagine an eighteenth century Englishman lighting his clay pipe as he walks through the crowded streets of London. His smoke drifts into the cold air and disappears. Centuries later, when archaeologists unearth his bones, modern science can still detect his smoking habits. Even more surprising, researchers can now determine that many English women of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were also dedicated smokers, despite historical records claiming otherwise. This discovery shows that the effects of...
Imagine an eighteenth century Englishman lighting his clay pipe as he walks through the crowded streets of London. His smoke drifts into the cold air and disappears. Centuries later, when archaeologists unearth his bones, modern science can still detect his smoking habits. Even more surprising, researchers can now determine that many English women of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were also dedicated smokers, despite historical records claiming otherwise. This discovery shows that the effects of...
The Rise of Health-Tracking Toilets The bathroom is becoming the newest frontier in personal health technology. Smart toilets, once known only for luxury features like heated seats and automatic lids, are now being designed to analyze waste and deliver medical insights. These devices turn something as routine as using the...