While people swear by their favorite home remedies, most—including the three described above—remain unproved. Every now and then, however, a piece of folklore is scientifically validated. Sometimes ...

Most of us grew up with home remedies being passed down by wise relatives, but a lot of the time, those "tips and tricks" are just old wives' tales. That said, there are a slew of home remedies that ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — It's that time of the year again, the Does It Really Work Christmas giveaway! It's also a chance for Kurt to reflect on some of the products he tested in 2025! Kurt's handing out ...

Trying to fix a thinning mane? It’s a hairy situation. More than 80% of men and nearly half of women in the US will face some form of hair loss in their lifetime, and thousands of companies are ...

Unlike the Japanese, cleaning is not an enjoyable activity for most Americans. Many people are busy with work, have kids to take care of, and are also expected to show up for a couple of friends.

T.J. Thomson receives funding from the Australian Research Council. He is an affiliate with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision Making & Society. Aaron J. Snoswell receives research ...

The Freakier Friday release this year offered fans of the original movie a lot of nostalgia (and clever callbacks). One highlight of the new comedy is how it brought back the fictional female-led punk ...

Your pesky remote freelancers demanding more money as inflation soars? You could try replacing them with AI agents instead — but it probably won’t work out well. New research highlighted by Wired ...

Collagen supplements have been widely promoted on social media, with claims that they'll strengthen hair and nails, lessen wrinkles and even ease joint pain. But are there studies backing these claims ...

Carbon deposits are a normal occurrence in an engine, but can build up over time, causing problems. Essentially, heat, pressure, and oxidation can transform unburned fuel into a black soot-like ...

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss the economics and environmental impacts of energy-hungry data centers and whether these facilities are sustainable in the age of AI. Tech giants have been ...

From powders to pills, collagen supplements promise youthful skin and strong hair – but do they actually work? “A lot of the collagen supplements are expensive, they have additives in them and they’re ...