Science

December 2, 2025

New Study Finds Tattoo Ink May Weaken Our Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Humans may have been adorning their skin with tattoos for centuries, but recent research has raised a few alarm bells. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) last week, the new study revealed that tattoo ink may have an adverse effect on our lymphatic systems, potentially disrupting how our bodies respond to vaccines.

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November 17, 2025

Nike Announces World’s First Powered Footwear To Help People Walk Faster and Farther

As an activewear company, Nike has been at the forefront of athletic apparel and footwear for several decades now, and they continue to innovate as technology moves forward. Their latest endeavor, called Project Amplify, goes a step further. Bringing robotics into the equation, Project Amplify is lauded as the world’s first powered footwear system for running and walking, allowing users to go faster and farther with less effort.

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October 31, 2025

Who Was Marie Curie? Learn More About This Pioneering Nobel Prize Winner

Polish-born researcher and professor Marie Curie is arguably the most well-known female scientist of all time. With an intellect that would have been exceptional in any age, Curie was also remarkable for her achievements in fields dominated almost exclusively by men during the late-19th and early-20th centuries. A woman participating in physics, chemistry, or academia was by its very occurence a pioneering feat.

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