Uranium Glassware and Plant Growth in the 1800s
In the 1800s, the water from uranium glassware was found to accelerate plant growth— up to 10 times the normal rate. Th…
Polyester Fabric Tested as Male Birth Control
Polyester fabric, long a staple for shirts and pants, may have a new role in men's health: as a contraceptive. Research…
Invisible Flower: Rain Reveals Botanical Skeleton
Hidden high in humid Asian forests, a white flower turns nearly see-through when it rains. A botanical illusion, its pe…
Overripe Bananas' Cancer-Fighting Compound
Bananas are more than just a convenient snack — they might be a potent weapon in the fight against cancer, according to…
Spirulina Powder Benefits and Uses
Spirulina is a vibrant blue algae with a protein content higher than steak and a long history of use, from astronauts t…
Coconut Water as Emergency IV Fluid for Doctors
Coconut water, not just a tropical drink, has been used by doctors in emergency situations as a makeshift IV fluid, sub…
Longevity Secrets of People Who Live to 100
What if the secret to a long life isn't in a pill, but in your mindset? Centenarians — people who live to 100 and beyon…
Lawrence Bishnoy's Extortion Network from Indian Prison
Extortion has come to Canada from India, with gangsters linked to Lawrence Bishnoy demanding huge sums from South Asian…
Dump Truck Convoy Protests High Diesel Prices
Dump trucks, in a striking protest, crawled down Vancouver’s Highway 1, in single file but stretching far in both direc…
Hormone Fluctuations in Women by Age
A woman's body starts shifting more noticeably at 35. This is a key turning point for hormone levels, with estrogen, pr…
Canadian F-35 Fighter Jet Flies from Texas
On Wednesday, Canada's newest jet, an F-35, took off from Texas to begin its journey to the RCAF. Canada's new addition…
Canadian Universities Accused of Promoting Antisemitism
A viral video on Canadian campuses asks "Why are Canadian universities promoting antisemitism?" The clip, silent except…