Joseph Guillotin, namesake of the guillotine, opposed capital punishment but promoted the device as a more humane alternative to the brutal execution methods of his time when abolition proved impossible.

Humans are evolving right before our eyes on the Tibetan Plateau. New research reveals specific adaptations in Tibetan communities that help their blood deliver oxygen more efficiently.

Your brain is only 2% of your body mass but burns around 20% of your daily calories. The expensive-tissue hypothesis suggests increased complexity of the human brain has increased its energy requirements.

In 2019, Microsoft trialled a four-day workweek in Japan. It boosted productivity by nearly 40%, reduced electricity use by 23%, and decreased paper usage by 59%, while 92% of employees enjoyed the experience

A recent study found that frequent video gamers (playing over 5 hours per week) exhibited cognitive performance comparable to individuals 13.7 years younger, with improvements noted in memory, attention, and reasoning.

Yawning is contagious - even just reading the word 'yawn' can trigger one. Recently, researchers discovered that some animals, like dogs and chimpanzees, can also catch yawns from humans.

'Hara hachi bun me' is a Japanese practice of eating until you're 80% full. Evidence suggests that following this habit can lead to a lower body mass index and increased longevity. The world’s oldest man adhered to this diet.