6 'facts' about human evolution that are wrongModern humans did not evolve from monkeys or any other animal that lives today. Humans continue to evolve but the traits we pass down aren't always for the species' betterment. "Survival of the fittest" probably doesn't mean what you think and has… Mar 28 23March 28, 2023Article at businessinsider.com
One-third of the world's captive orcas are in the US, and no one can agree on what to do with themScience One-third of the world's captive orcas are in the US, and no one can agree on what to do with them Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn Copy Link Read in app There are 18 captive orcas in the US. They all live at SeaWorld parks. SeaWorld has… Oct 07 23October 07, 2023Article at businessinsider.com
5 things neuroscientists do to keep their brains healthyNeuroscientists explain how they keep healthy brains with regular exercise, enough sleep, and more. Keeping your brain healthy is important for delaying neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's. Neuroscientists' additional advice includes… Jul 16 23July 16, 2023Article at businessinsider.com
Orca attacks on boats aren't out of revenge, killer whale experts say. They're just having fun.Killer whales have been ramming boats and ripping off rudders in the waters near southern Spain. Insider spoke with three orca experts to better understand why these encounters are happening. All the experts agree that while it might feel like an… Jun 17 23June 17, 2023Article at businessinsider.com
Up to 1.7 billion T. rex dinosaurs lived on Earth, a new study found. But scientists aren't sure where all the bones went. A new study estimates 1.7 billion Tyrannosaurus rexes roamed the earth between 66 million and 68 million years ago, but scientists have recovered fewer than 100 of them. Scientists have uncovered fewer than 100 T. rexes.Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Staff /… May 27 23May 27, 2023Article at businessinsider.com
Scientists discovered a surprising new brain circuit in mice that's making them rethink how humans may manage extreme stressA newly discovered brain circuit in mice helps relax the brain during times of extreme stress. A lead researcher says the study results suggest similar processes may occur in the human brain. The study may help scientists identify why stress is so… May 17 23May 17, 2023Article at businessinsider.com
A scientist scraped a black dot on his forehead and filmed it under a microscope, revealing dozens of crawling face mitesA scientist scraped a black dot on his forehead and put it under a microscope. He saw dozens of tiny face mites, aka Demodex mites, crawling around on the plate. Demodex are harmless and like to live on human faces as well as on all other mammals.… May 14 23May 14, 2023Article at businessinsider.com
'You could feel the stress and terror': Inside Fukushima's abandoned hospitals, where the wounded rushed to evacuate after the nearby nuclear plant melted downFukushima hospitals were flooded with victims after the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 2011. Now, 12 years later they sit abandoned, providing a frozen snapshot of what it must have been like. Some areas are pristine while others convey a… Apr 08 23April 08, 2023Article at businessinsider.com
Paleontologists explain the most glaring errors in Adam Driver's new dinosaur film '65' In the latest dinosaur movie "65", Adam Driver plays a man from another planet who crash lands on Earth 65 million years ago. Despite all we now know about dinosaurs, "65" gets a lot wrong. 2022 CTMG, Inc. / Sony Adam Driver stars in a new film "65,"… Mar 27 23March 27, 2023Article at businessinsider.com
Are left handed people more creative? Brain scans reveal why these individuals might be wired differently Which hand you prefer to write, eat, and brush your teeth with shouldn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. Keanu Reeves is left-handed.Jeff Kravitz / Contributor / Getty Images Brain scans indicate that left-handed people think differently… Mar 07 23March 07, 2023Article at businessinsider.com
What happens to the human brain during a near-death experience that can trigger vivid memories and bizarre spiritual encounters Undergoing a brush with death may sound terrifying. But people who have had a near-death experience (NDE) typically report feeling peace, comfort, and calm throughout the ordeal. Many people report seeing a light at the end of a tunnel during a… Jan 18 23January 18, 2023Article at businessinsider.com
