What is an illusion? According to one definition, an illusion is “a mismatch between the immediate visual impression and the actual properties of the object,” said Michael Bach, a vision scientist, and professor of neuron biophysics at the University of Freiburg Eye Hospital in Freiburg, Germany. Essentially, an illusion “tricks your eyes” so to speak....
Although some experts claim that they can predict and potentially influence the sex of one’s child during conception, most parents choose to remain surprised. But that doesn’t mean that they stop trying for the gender they want, and in this case, it was a baby girl. The Y chromosome has always been a strong factor...
If you’re a water lover, then your best companion should be a golden retriever. Golden retrievers have a notorious affinity for water and would never pass up a chance to get in a lake. It was no surprise for David Bahnson, a retired orthopedic surgeon in Vermont when his beautiful golden, Susie, jumped into his...
“No matter how big a movie is, I never want it to be just another gig.” — Denzel Washington Once again, Netflix resurges interest in an almost forgotten movie. Streaming services have allowed audiences to view numerous titles and fall in love with stories they wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. Think of comedy shows like Community...
Do you remember the famous robot Sophia, who launched herself to stardom when she became the first robot citizen of a country in Saudi Arabia? Well, it wasn’t long after that she has decided that she is ready for more. She said family is very important and wants to have her very own robot baby....
It’s not every day that biracial twins are born. In fact, it is a pretty rare occurrence only a handful of people will ever experience. Jennifer and Matthew Milner are one of those couples who entered the hospital delivery room not sure what to expect. When their twins were born, the entire hospital staff seemed...
Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the number one neurodegenerative diseases that affect millions of older Americans every single year. Unfortunately, there is still no cure. This latest ‘breakthrough’ discovery, however, gives scientists some more insight into what might cause the disease. This means that we are one step closer to finally finding a solution. New...
Ever wonder what happens to old wind turbines when they can no longer function? Well, the Re-Wind Research Project is investigating different ways to dispose of them. For now, they end up in landfills, where they keep piling up. However, Re-Wind is exploring its potential use in engineering and architectural structures. So far, they propose...
Abduction is a very real fear for many parents, and if their child were in a dangerous situation, any parent would hope that a bystander would step in to help. That was what happened recently in a department-store parking lot when a shopper confronted a man who he thought was attempting to kidnap a little...
In July 2020, surveys found that 52% of young adults live at home with their parents. This makes sense since many people in this age group were negatively affected financially by the pandemic. [1] Not having to pay expensive rent is a great perk. However, the unemployed son in this situation seemed to take advantage...
It seems year after year we just accumulate more plastic stuff. But what if we told you that you should put an end to that and spend less money on toys and more on experiences? Every single year, families will spend – and, for some, arguably waste – hundreds or thousands of dollars on toys....
Did you know most people are unable to say the alphabet backward? However, your education level may be the key to helping you boost this skill! You might not think it’s important to know, but using your brain in this way has many benefits. Because it is so difficult to do, it challenges your brain...
