The history of hygiene and cleanliness is an odd one. Throughout history, different civilizations put varying levels of importance on cleanliness. Hindu texts from ancient times have some very elaborate codes of hygiene. The religion of Islam puts a serious emphasis on cleanliness for both religious services and in non-religious settings. Still the science of […]
Can Poor Oral Health Cause Obesity?
We’re finding out more and more everyday how much oral health is related to overall bodily health. When it comes to being overweight or obese, the American public has been learning more and more about unusual, seemingly unrelated things can contribute to obesity. One of the more recent assertions is that a person’s teeth can […]
5 Ways to Use Toothpaste Off Your Teeth
We all know and love toothpaste. We don’t just mean that as a dental practice. It keeps your mouth clean, there are all types of flavors nowadays and they certainly taste better than the original toothpastes that came out decades ago. But it is a little known fact that toothpaste can do far more than […]
It’s Bloody Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again. The time to be in the mood for love. In 2 days, that black mark of a holiday (if you’re alone and single) arrives, and to make things worse, it’s on a Friday. But what are the origins of this magical day we call Valentine’s Day? Sure, it’s general […]
Retail Stores Go Sci-Fi
12 years ago a sci-fi movie was released. Like all sci-fi movies, it featured technology that had yet to be seen. But within those 12 years, many of the technologies in that film have become, more or less, a reality. The movie we’re talking about is Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report. No, it’s obviously not PreCrime […]
Animal Bites and Stings You Should Avoid
What animal would you most like to avoid being bitten by? Shark is natural go to. 100 years ago when malaria was still a potent killer, a mosquito bite was certainly a bite to fear. There are, of course, the animals whose sheer power in their bite instills terror e.g. the lion. There are, however, […]
Top 5 Science Myths that are too Common
There’s a lot that we don’t know about the world around us. At the same time, there’s quite lot we do know and we just merely refuse to do a little investigation. Instead, we tend to perpetuate pseudo-science and myths to such a degree that they’ve become universal assumptions, facts to be taken for granted. […]
Coffee Doesn’t Dehydrate
It has been thought, assumed, or passed on as fact that coffee causes dehydration. This belief is based on the fact that it contains caffeine—a very mild diuretic. As of a few days ago, however, this age old “fact” has been overturned. Coffee doesn’t in fact dehydrate us. Sophie Keller, a sports scientist, wanted to […]
Not a Neanderthal, but a Human
Archaeology is a fascinating science. Advances in technology, such as carbon dating, have made this field all the more engrossing because remains can be more accurately dated. What’s more, these newer technologies can be used to reevaluate past discoveries. In San Bernardino Cave in Italy, archaeologists had found a finger and two teeth in a […]
A New Year’s Resolution for your Smile
The New Year is almost here. That means responsible people have formed New Year’s resolutions or are scrambling to draw them up. Many focus on career, financial, or social goals. A very common subject for resolutions is health. It might be to lose weight, to exercise more, or to be better at maintaining habits like […]