Do you like to dip a cookie in a hot drink or a glass of milk? Do you think some cookies are better for dipping than others? Personally, I'm a big fan of the dipping chocolate digestif. The combination of melted chocolate and soft cookie is the best! What makes a good dipping cookie?? Do

On islands of wind,seabird wheel –carrying the oceanbrackish tongueto thick landswith footprintsof rats.Ravenous night walkers,stealing eggslike thieves in the moonlight –tangling the threadsbetween wing and wave.Every corpserestorea winged ritualof feathered pilgrims –waterfalls of lifelike black goldfalls like rainto satisfy the hungry soil.Rewoven fabricsstretch one more timefrom the sand to the sea –holding strongthe heart of

Concern is growing about the impact of ultra-processed foods on our health. These are foods that have been heavily modified from their original form and often contain high levels of salt, sugar, and added unhealthy fats (HFSS foods). They are designed to be very tasty, making them difficult to resist and often leading to overconsumption.

Hiccups occur when the diaphragm begins to spasm. No one really knows why they occur, but it is believed that they occur when the diaphragm becomes irritated or stimulated. The diaphragm is a thin layer of muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdomen. When it has spasms and tension, it makes you breathe

Countless new infections occur around the world every day, and a significant portion of sexually active people are likely to contract a sexually transmitted infection before the age of 25. Viral infections such as Zika, dengue, mpox, herpes simplex virus (HSV) and human immunodeficiency. The virus (HIV) usually enters the body through the skin and

Euro 2024 is about to begin, which seems like a good time to share some football-themed science experiments and STEM Sports Challenges. These ten practices soccer STEM activities will keep kids interested and learning as they explore the science behind the game. They are perfect for a week of school sports or for science fun

“There is essentially no chance for native species to keep up with climate change without human help.” (Bethany Bradley, professor of Environmental Conservation at UMass Amherst) An international team of scientists recently found that non-native species are expanding their ranges many orders of magnitude faster than native ones, largely due to unintentional human help. Even

The fight against pancreatic cancer remains an enormous challenge due to the complex and varied nature of the disease. Scientists have been looking for better ways to deliver therapeutic genes into cancer cells effectively. One promising approach involves using viruses to transport these genes into cells. However, it has been difficult to find the right

Ingestion of foreign objects is a relatively common cause of abdominal pain in children, but ingestion of multiple magnets presents a unique and serious health risk. Imagine a seemingly innocent moment of play that turns into a medical emergency. This was the reality of a young woman from Brazil who swallowed seven small magnetic balls,