Star Trek There aren’t many more convenient ways to present “Star Trek” information than a Captain’s log entry, an essential Starfleet document that indicates time in “stardates”—a mysterious calendar that incorporates decimals into every date. Deeper analysis of the “Star Trek” timeline reveals that, despite being based on an actual astronomical date system, the Starfleet … Read more
Unless you’re willing to hide in the shadows and use large butterfly nets to trap mice in your house, you’ll probably need to provide some form of bait. While most people agree that it is best to use peanut butter, chocolate or perhaps hazelnut spread, some trap makers offer their own gel baits. Even with … Read more
NASA and Boeing Agree to Move Forward Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is getting ready for its maiden crewed launch following a slew of failures and prolonged delays. The International Space Station (ISS) will be reached by NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore on this historic mission, which is scheduled to take off from Florida as … Read more
“Although not all colon polyps are malignant, every colon cancer starts out as a polyp, so everyone should be aware of them and get regular screenings for them,” says Fola May, MD, director of Fight Colorectal Cancer and a gastroenterologist. Associate Professor of Medicine at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. “And colorectal cancer is … Read more
Every PC must have some apps installed. Maybe a store employee tipped you off a year ago, or maybe you spent hours searching for an app before you found it. Some PC programs are installed on millions, sometimes even billions of computers even though they shouldn’t be. Some programs have been rendered obsolete by the … Read more
I guess once you start checking your blood sugar, sometimes you have to learn the hard way—and with these nine things I never imagined would spike my blood sugar, that’s what happened to me. Gluten-free Processed Foods After eating a good meal at a gluten-free restaurant, I had the biggest sugar spike. The root of … Read more
Key Takeaways People age 60 and older use over-the-counter (OTC) medications more often than younger adults, according to a new assessment of more than two dozen studies. However, many of these individuals are unaware of the health risks and adverse effects associated with OTC medications. The research found that headache, stomach upset, cough, joint pain … Read more
Dementia, a decline in cognitive function, affects millions of individuals worldwide, particularly the elderly. While there is no surefire way to prevent dementia, research suggests that certain dietary choices can reduce the risk. Adding certain nutrient-rich foods to your diet can support brain health and reduce the risk of dementia. Here are five foods that … Read more
Archaeologists Found An Amazing Cluster of Long-Lost Civilizations About 3 million species call the moist tropical canopy of the Amazon home, making it one of the planet’s most biodiverse locations. However, we believed that the Amazon never supported the vast ancient civilizations found elsewhere in the Americas due to its dense forest and generally harsh … Read more
What is the decimals age? You’ve probably never given it much thought, but some historians have found it fascinating. Being fascinated isn’t hyperbole. Glen Van Brummelen is a mathematics historian at Trinity Western University in Canada. He tells Nature News that while teaching at a middle school math camp, he noticed a decimal used to … Read more
