Science

September 21, 2024

Complex Life May Have Begun 1.5 Billion Years Earlier Than Believed

Humans, cats, dogs, chickens, rats, trees, fungi—today, complex life on Earth comes in a remarkable number of variations. Its evolution has taken many twists and turns over millions of years, including the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs and the development of “legs” for sea creatures to take to the land. But when did this prehistoric parade of evolution begin? Evidence of microbes has been discovered dating back 3.7 billion years.

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September 16, 2024

Watch Two SpaceX Polaris Dawn Astronauts Take the First Ever Private Spacewalk

The future of commercial space travel seems to be here. The first-ever private spacewalk took place early morning on Thursday, September 12. Two of SpaceX‘s private Polaris Dawn astronauts, American billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, took turns and spent about 10 minutes standing up out of their Dragon capsule's hatch. The pair have become the first non-professional crew to carry out what is considered one of the riskiest maneuvers in space.

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September 3, 2024

Woman’s Boss Gives the Best Reply When She Sends Email About Taking a Mental Health Day

Nowadays, more and more companies are beginning to take heed of their employees' mental health. However, there's still much that could be done. When a woman named Madalyn Parker decided to take a couple of mental health days, she let her team know via email. What she didn't expect was the reaction of her company's CEO, who reached out with a supportive message.

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August 27, 2024

Doctor Settles Debate About Whether It’s Better to Shower at Morning or at Night

Showers are a staple of our daily routines, but the specifics about them are up to each person. Particularly, the best time to take one has long been a contentious debate. But what's actually the best time to shower? Some swear by showering in the morning and others like to bathe at night. To settle the debate, Dr. Jason Singh has chimed in, revealing one option is indeed better than the other.

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