Quote of the Week
“Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.”
Franklin D. RooseveltTODAY'S BRIGHTER SIDE NEWS
Scientists discover remnants of Theia, the planet that collided with Earth 4.5 billion years ago
Two vast structures near Earth’s core could preserve pieces of Theia, the lost world linked to the Moon’s formation.
Europe’s catastrophic ‘flood of the millennium’ in 1342 wasn’t a single event
Medieval records reveal a relentless sequence of floods that killed thousands and repeatedly battered Europe from 1341 to 1343.
Mummy’s curse: Mummified remains sold online may expose the public to hidden risks
Online sales of mummified human remains may expose collectors, customs officials and delivery workers to unseen biological hazards.
Surprise helps people learn and think better, brain study finds
New research shows pupil dilation signals brain changes that help you adapt, learn faster, and reduce bias in surprising situations.