Credit: Steven Pisano from Brooklyn, NY, USA, 2014 US Open (Tennis) – Tournament – Ashleigh Barty (15071906776) (cropped), CC BY 2.0 Ashleigh Barty is the current women’s World Number One tennis player and the French Open winner in 2019. The New York Times explains how she was just 23 when she picked up her first Grand Slam victory, beating […]
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Study finds new insight into why breastfed babies have improved immune systems
Research led by the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has revealed new insight into the biological mechanisms of the long-term positive health effects of breastfeeding in preventing disorders of the immune system in later life. Breastfeeding is known to be associated with better health outcomes in infancy and throughout […]
Researchers Create Ingredients To Produce Food By 3D Printing
It is already possible to produce food with a 3D printer, potentially delivering products that suit consumer preferences regarding taste, texture, cost, convenience, and nutrition. In the near future, it will be possible to produce food with personalized shapes, textures, flavors, and colors considered attractive and healthy for children and the elderly, for example. A […]
Mystery Over Decline In Sea Turtle Sightings
The number of sea turtles spotted along the coasts of the UK and Ireland has declined in recent years, researchers say. University of Exeter scientists studied records going back more than a century (1910-2018) and found almost 2,000 sea turtles had been sighted, stranded or captured. Recorded sightings increased dramatically in the 1980s and 1990s […]
Scientists Reveal An Explosive Secret Beneath Seemingly Trustworthy Volcanoes
An international team of volcanologists working on remote islands in the Galápagos Archipelago has found that volcanoes which reliably produce small basaltic lava eruptions hide chemically diverse magmas in their underground plumbing systems – including some with the potential to generate explosive activity. Many volcanoes produce similar types of eruption over millions of years. For […]
Scientists Reveals Secrets Of High-Flying Soaring Birds
New research has revealed when it comes to flying the largest of birds don’t rely on flapping to move around. Instead they make use of air currents to keep them airborne for hours at a time. The Andean condor – the world’s heaviest soaring bird which can weigh in at up to 15kg – actually […]
Tiger: The Real King Of The Big Cats (Must Read If You Love Tigers)
Most would think that by having the title of “King of the Jungle”, the lion stands tall above all the other big cats. However, there is one other contender much larger in size and perhaps more ferocious, the tiger. Tigers are the biggest of the extant cats. They have quite the presence hence the reason […]
31 Mesmerizing Facts About Megan Fox We Bet You Didn’t Know Before
Since her very first appearance in the film industry, Megan Fox has been turning heads with everything she does. Especially with her performance in “Transformers,” she became an instant sensation. Her sparkling blue eyes have the uncanny ability to leave the audience high and dry whenever she lights up the screen. But, there’s more to […]
31 Facts About Beyoncé That Will Make You Love Her More
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, one of the world’s best-selling music artists, has without doubt marked her footprints in the entire world, with a humongous fan base. With over 100 million records sold worldwide and numerous accolades including 24 Grammy wins to her name, she has more likely defined entertainment industry in the last decade. Here are […]
31 Surprising Facts About Sam Mendes We Bet You Didn’t Know
Sam Mendes, known for his thought-provoking movies, and the innovative treatments of classic stage productions, has been giving his best to the entertainment industry for years. His works have earned him several accolades over the years, including the Academy Award. Here are some interesting facts about the British filmmaker that will blow your mind: As […]
