Egyptian Scribes and Osteoarthritis

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A deadly tomb fungus may cure cancer. Caroline Knight shares with Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle how Aspergillus flavus, once blamed for the “mummy’s curse,” could hold the key to fighting leukemia. The post From Curse to Cure: King Tut’s Cancer-Curing Toxic Fungus appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Paracetamol causes autism? Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant unpack viral claims, breaks down the real science, and debunks harmful myths. They highlight what autism is, what causes it—and what absolutely doesn’t. The post Does Paracetamol Cause Autism? The Truth Behind the Controversial Claim appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can a pill help your dog live longer—and could it work for humans too? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the science of canine aging, the ethics of life extension, and whether your dog should eat once a day. The post Making Dogs Live Longer—And Humans Too appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A nova 6,000 light years away is about to light up our sky—are you ready? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the science and wonder behind T Coronae Borealis and ask: Can a star’s explosion renew our sense of awe? The post When Stars Explode: The Science and Wonder of T Coronae Borealis appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can water, grind, and roast transform your cup—or ruin it? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli break down the chemistry of better brewing with simple, testable tweaks. Taste is tunable science. The post Coffee Science: How Water, Grind & Roast Transform Flavor appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Cheeky or creative geniuses? Caroline Knight. Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle unpack the science of dancing cockatoos, their hilarious antics, and what their spontaneous moves reveal about intelligence and joy. The post Do Cockatoos Dance Better Than You? The Science Behind Their Moves appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is “mind blanking” your brain’s reset button? Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle reveal surprising science on this thought-free state, its link to stress, and how prayer or mindfulness might help. The post Mind Blanking: Why Your Brain Sometimes Hits Reset appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Maltese history just got 1,000 years older. Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino unpack stunning new research suggesting Mesolithic people lived in Malta long before the temples—complete with tools, fire pits, and seafood feasts. The post Discovering Mesolithic Malta appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A fungus that turns ants into zombies? Australia’s latest discovery stirs big questions about nature, culture, and collaboration. With Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle. The post Zombie Ants, Smart Fungi & Ancient Science appeared first on StarQuest Media.