Alexandra Gerea

5 days ago | zmescience.com | Alexandra Gerea |Mihai Andrei

The human brain is a marvel of evolution, a three-pound universe of neurons and synapses that allows us to think, dream, and create. But like any finely tuned machine, it needs the right fuel to perform at its best. Crunchy foods like walnuts, almonds, and chia seeds hide a powerhouse of nutrients behind their modest shells and husks. A growing pile of studies points to nuts and seeds as some of nature’s best brain food.

1 week ago | zmescience.com | Alexandra Gerea |Tibi Puiu

Architecture and engineering have already come a long way. We’ve moved from paper calculations to large-scale computation and now, specialized software. Now, things are about to undergo another evolution. From the cars we drive to the buildings we inhabit, AI is becoming the silent, indispensable partner to human ingenuity, transforming industries from the ground up.

3 weeks ago | zmescience.com | Alexandra Gerea |Tibi Puiu

In kitchens across America, dinner conversations have turned to budgets. A trip to the grocery store sparks silent mental math. A bill arrives, and there’s a pause before it’s opened. For millions of people, 2024 was the year when financial anxiety edged ever closer to everyday life. A new survey from Yahoo Finance and the Marist Poll paints a sobering picture: most Americans are saving less, worrying more, and facing the future with a mix of realism and reluctant hope.

3 weeks ago | zmescience.com | Alexandra Gerea |Tibi Puiu

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok in the last few years, chances are you’ve seen it. A handsome young person (usually a man), mouth closed, pressing his tongue to the roof of his mouth, claiming this one move can sculpt your jawline and change your life. This is “mewing,” and the man behind it—Dr. Michael Mew—has just been struck off the dental register in the United Kingdom. The decision, handed down by the General Dental Council (GDC), follows a years-long investigation into Mew’s practices.

1 month ago | zmescience.com | Alexandra Gerea |Tibi Puiu

When the news flashes red with headlines about the stock market falling—or rallying—it’s easy to tune out. Maybe you’ve never bought a single share in your life. Maybe you don’t follow the S&P 500. But here’s the truth: whether stocks plunge or soar, the consequences ripple through your wallet, your job prospects, your retirement, and the entire economy. This isn’t just about investors and hedge funds. It’s your daily finances. Think your money is safe in a pension or retirement account? Think again.