Money is surprisingly bad at making us happy. Once we escape the trap of poverty, levels of wealth have an…
Month: August 2010
Prayers really can heal the sick
The power of prayer really can help to heal the sick, an international study has found – especially if the…
We are still alive
The first video released of the 33 men trapped deep in a Chilean mine shows the men stripped to the…
What happens when medical science confronts miracles?
When mainstream Western physicians try to explain medical ‘miracles’ that come cloaked in religious symbolism, or that were inspired by…
Drinking Water Proven to Help Weight Loss
It’s a popular dieting secret: Drink more water, and you’ll shed more pounds. Finally, science is adding weight to the…
Pea-Size Frog on Pencil Perch
A newfound, pea-size frog, Microhyla nepenthicola, sits on the tip of a pencil. One of the smallest frogs in the…
Ancient Bakery Found in Egyptian Desert
The smell of freshly baked bread wafted through Egypt’s western desert more than 3,500 years ago, according to new findings…
“Lost” Language Found on Back of 400-Year-Old Letter
Notes on the back of a 400-year-old letter have revealed a previously unknown language once spoken by indigenous peoples of…
Monkeys comfort each other after conflict
Macaques who witness conflict often seek out the company of other bystanders – perhaps as a way to relieve tension…
walking the length of the Amazon River
We’re definitely on the home straight, but things aren’t easy due mainly to lack of sleep and the miles that…