Zigzag skin incisions heal five times faster than straight ones.

Scientists used in the experiments epithelial cells from the kidneys of dogs, which are similar in structure to human skin cells. They make up the structural tissue that covers our body. Next, biologists made incisions of various shapes and widths and looked at how this affects the healing process. It turned out that with curved cuts, it is easier for cells to connect with each other. Physicians and surgeons can use this knowledge to develop better strategies for operating and caring for patients' wounds in the future.

Experiments have shown that you can satisfy your appetite just by looking at pictures of food.

More than a thousand people took part in a series of experiments. They were first shown pictures of M&Ms and then asked how many candies they wanted to eat. People asked for a smaller amount if they had looked at a lot of food photos before. Scientists explain that appetite is closely related to cognitive perception. The participants in the experiment received a physiological response to what they thought, so they could feel completely satisfied without eating anything.

Cobain's broken guitar was sold at auction for nearly $600,000.

Kurt Cobain's guitar was sold at Julien's Auctions for $595,000. The Nirvana frontman crashed a black Fender Stratocaster on stage at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. The instrument was restored, but it can no longer be played.

Nearly half of animal species are declining.

According to a new study, 48% of animal species on Earth are currently experiencing population decline. This means a serious threat to biodiversity. The study looked at population densities of over 70,000 animals. Scientists explain that the evolution and even extinction of species is normal in itself, but now they are happening 100-1000 times faster than before. Researchers warn that humans could be causing the "sixth mass extinction" on Earth. The biodiversity crisis threatens the ecosystems on which life depends, the spread of disease and the stability of the global economy.

Psychologists have identified a quality that prevents one from becoming a bribe-taker.

They found that people who tend to feel guilty are less likely to accept bribes, especially when it would cause obvious harm to other people.

Spend more time reading!

With every book we read the world around us grows and we open up to it in a whole new way. ▫️Unfortunately because of the internet, reading books isn’t so popular anymore. But reading literature through electronic gadgets doesn’t convey the characters’ emotions and meaning behind their actions as well as books do. A hard-cover book can convey what the character is feeling and what is going on in their hearts. Books are food for our thoughts and warmth for our souls.

Time to live!

Anxiety, worries, fears, grudges - this is what concerns every person every day. Only for some reason people prefer to look the other way. If the stomach is bothering you, for example, you go to the doctor. ✔however, when they have depressive thoughts and a burden on their chest - they bottle up their emotions and they live on. And the situation only gets more complicated. Enough is enough! Stop lying to yourself that you don't have the time, energy or money to take care of yourself. Tale care of your thoughts, your beautiful soul and break the circle of survival. ✔a circle where you struggle with problems, difficulties, sometimes even with relatives. ✔Take the firdt step, do it! Only you and your own to feet are able to do it.

Second opinions.

Freedom of speech and equality, to which the whole world is actively striving, can sometimes backfire. There are information attacks and hoaxes, news which are absurd but still lots of people believe. And there is a single reason for all of this — everyone seeks to impose their own opinions. Sharing personal views is not so bad, but what if a person is completely incompetent in what they say? Everyone wants to give their 2 cents where nobody asked. And you, as a reasonable person, should be able to understand and sense the difference between what is worth listening to and what is not. Don't even try to explain anything - they will still try to prove the opposite to you with foam at the mouth. However, if you see that a person is disposed to criticism, then this is not such a bad idea — you can thoroughly discuss it.

11 Things Worse Than Cheating

Cheating is a quick and 100% way to ruin a relationship, but there are lots of other things that are just as, if not more, dangerous when it comes to risks to marital happiness. ▪️ Lying and hiding things from your partner. ▪️ Not being completely attached to the person. ▪️ Quiet disagreement. ▪️ Lack of communication. ▪️ Stubbornness, not compromising. ▪️ Arguing over trivial things and everyday issues. ▪️ Condescension. ▪️ Staying in a relationship of convenience. ▪️ Manipulating. ▪️ Jealousy. ▪️ Pretending.

How to get excited about life.

1. Create a "haven of solitude" at home. That is, your own space where everything is exactly the way you want it. Choose the most comfortable place — bedroom, balcony, bathroom, and furnish it with those items that make you feel relaxed. Candles, fragrance oil sticks, a rug with a fluffy nap, a bouquet of dried flowers, a painting, etc. 2. Start a "grounding" ritual. That is, a healthy habit to become a daily ritual that fills you with energy. It can be just reading a few book pages before going to bed, walking in a park, doing yoga, drinking a cup of tea every night in a quiet cafe. Choose your own, and such an "anchor" will become a regular emotional nourishment for you. 3. Observe. Keep in mind that each of us needs to talk and get through our emotions, and that we can support ourselves better than anyone else. You can try to imagine a glass wall between you and the person you're talking to.

Books that will tickle your nerves.

1. "Gerald's Game," Stephen King The author's name speaks for itself. The guru of horror and suspense offers a tale that will give you goosebumps: the heroine, handcuffed to bed in a country house. There's not a soul around, the door is open, and the first guest to come is a stray dog... 2. "Recursion," Blake Crouch A detective investigates a strange suicide: a woman killed herself because she was longing for her husband and son. Which she never had. And this case is not the last: it seems that the world is dotted with an epidemic of madness. The investigation leads to the secret laboratories of neurobiologists. Who is responsible for the mind games of thousands of people, and how to stop it? 3."The Perfect Nanny," Leila Slimani The bestselling psychological thriller written by a French writer. Based on a true story.

Cryostimulation helps to lose weight.

Cryostimulation treats obesity - after sessions, obese people lose weight and become physically stronger. They also improve metabolic rates - the levels of cholesterol, glucose and other substances are approaching normal. This was shown by the experiments of Italian scientists.

The brain prefers pleasant sounds on the left.

Neuroscientists in Switzerland have discovered a feature in our perception of pleasant sounds. They cause stronger neural activity in the brain's auditory system when heard from the left side. Heightened sensitivity to certain sounds coming from certain directions may have important evolutionary implications. In past millennia, human survival depended on it.

Wine from a supermarket for 2.5 euros won a gold medal at an international competition.

Once named the best sommelier in Belgium, Eric Boschman and the On n'est pas des pigeons team took the cheapest wine they could find from a supermarket and entered it into the competition. The bottle was disguised as a premium product, naming it Chateau Colombier and creating a more attractive label. They also came up with the story of a wine allegedly made from grape varieties native to the Côte de Sambre and Meuse. Participants sent samples of another, higher quality wine to the laboratory competition. It turned out that the organizers do not double-check the results. The experts praised the "rich taste with clean, youthful aromas".

Bettongs have returned to the wild in Australia for the first time in 100 years.

They look like kangaroos the size of a rabbit. To restore the population, scientists gradually released 120 animals into the wild. They argue that the bettong play an important role in local ecological systems. The new monitoring shows that the animals are successfully surviving and breeding.

Japan has created the most expensive ice cream in the world.

A serving costs $6400. The ice cream contains two types of premium cheese, sake kasu pasta, a white truffle worth $14,500 per kilogram, and edible gold leaf. Byakuya is served slightly thawed and paired with sake or French white wine. Sounds amazing. How are you?

Ireland is the first country in the world to introduce a label about the dangers of alcohol.

The Irish authorities have decided to warn people about the dangers of alcohol through labeling on the labels of bottles and cans. Buyers will be informed about the high calorie content, the risk of cancer and liver disease, and the danger to pregnant women. Labeling on alcoholic products will appear in the spring of 2026. The same warning information will be posted in pubs and other places where alcohol is sold and consumed.

The watch of the last Chinese emperor sold at auction for a record $6.2 million.

In Hong Kong, a Patek Philippe Reference 96 Quantieme Lune watch, which belonged to Pu Yi, the last emperor of China, was sold at an auction for $6.2 million. The ruler gave them to his translator Grigory Permyakov when he was in a Soviet prison in 1945-50s. Patek Philippe Pu Yi became the most expensive imperial watch in history. For example, the Rolex of the last emperor of Vietnam, Dao Bai, was sold for $5 million in 2017.

Mobile gaming is a direct road to a psychiatric hospital.

A new study by Sapien Labs has shown that the earlier a child starts using a smartphone, the more likely they are to become a psychopath in the future. The researchers conducted a survey among 29,000 adults aged 18 to 24 years old on the topic “when they first got a phone in their hands” - the data obtained was compared with the current state of the psyche of the respondents. It was found that getting access to social networks and games at a young age leads to the threat of a serious mental disorder.

In Japan, sales of the first personal quantum computers started.

Gemini Mini, 14 kg for 2 qubits, costs $8,700. The premium model The Triangulum weighs 40 kg and costs $43,000. According to the manufacturer, so far, the systems can only do simulations. However, they can also be used in scientific activities.