Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist...' and the 2,300-year-old argument that destroyed humanity’s greatest fear

Quote of the day by Epicurus: ‘Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist…’ and the 2,300-year-old argument that destroyed humanity’s greatest fear

‘Death does not concern us, because as long as we exist, death is not here. And when it does come, we no longer exist’ A middle-aged man lies awake at two in the morning, his heart racing as he faces one unavoidable truth: One day, his consciousness will stop. The room is silent, but his…

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After years of living in a trailer, a couple self-built their 3,600-square-foot dream home for $410K, saving up to $350K after contractors quoted as much as $800K

After years of living in a trailer, a couple self-built their 3,600-square-foot dream home for $410K, saving up to $350K after contractors quoted as much as $800K

The 3,600-square-foot home was built at the cost of $410,000. (Allison Brown’s photo) Many people dream of building their own home, but rising construction costs often make that difficult. For Allison Brown and her husband, the journey began with a much smaller home that helped them save for the future.In 2019, the couple bought a…

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Scientists found that a sea anemone can distinguish helpful bacteria from harmful bacteria without antibodies or immune memory cells

Scientists found that a sea anemone can distinguish helpful bacteria from harmful bacteria without antibodies or immune memory cells

The sea anemone Nematostella vectensis. In the enlarged section, the nematosomes—which are key to the immune system of these invertebrates—are highlighted. (Credit: HHU/Nida Kaya) A simple sea anemone (a small plant with white, red, blue or purple flowers that are shaped like cups and have dark centres) can distinguish helpful bacteria from harmful invaders despite…

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40 bird species were seen less often in New York when Canadian wildfire smoke increased, after scientists matched smoke pollution with 99,000 bird observations

40 bird species were seen less often in New York when Canadian wildfire smoke increased, after scientists matched smoke pollution with 99,000 bird observations

Black-and-white warbler (Mniotilta varia) is less likely to be seen when pollution level rises. Smoke from Canada’s record-breaking wildfires in recent years have done more than reduce air quality across parts of the United States. A new study suggests the wildfires made many birds harder for people to spot in New York State during the…

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How wild snapdragons fine-tune their shades to attract bees; even the smallest change decide which genes survive

Wild Snapdragons: How wild snapdragons fine-tune their shades to attract bees; even the smallest change decide which genes survive

The art of seduction is not exclusive to humans. Animals do it, and so do plants. In the floral world, attraction is a matter of survival. Certain plants paint themselves in colours calibrated so precisely that bees can read them like landing signals, even when human eyes barely detect the difference!A new study published in…

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16 days after Nolan Wells' death, no one knows what exactly happened to the Mississippi footballer who went to Horn Island with friends

16 days after Nolan Wells’ death, no one knows what exactly happened to the Mississippi footballer who went to Horn Island with friends

Mississippi footballer Nolan Wells’ memorial service was held on Monday. The memorial service of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teen who died during a Fourth of July outing to Horn Island, is to be livestreamed today as the mysterious case grabbed nationwide attention because of the race of Wells. Wells was the only Black among the…

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Trump scores own-goal as World Cup overflows with politics

Trump scores own-goal as World Cup overflows with politics

TOI correspondent from Washington: Spain won the World Cup but Donald Trump nearly stole the moment of glory. For a few awkward seconds after Spain defeated Argentina to capture football’s biggest prize, the victorious Spaniards found themselves sharing the podium with an American president who remained planted centre stage like an enthusiastic wedding guest who…

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