Smoking increases carbon monoxide levels in the blood and affects oxygenation. As a result, people dependent on smoking, suffer from memory dysfunction in the long run. There are studies to ...

Whether used to show forced politeness or quiet horror, the meme nails the universal experience of pretending to listen while mentally screaming. Two different screenshots from the same scene are ...

The brainrot meme genre has reached the level of in-house production, meaning countries are creating their own versions of degradation and "rot" of their brain in their native languages.

A new study examining meme creation found that AI-generated meme captions on existing famous meme images scored higher on average for humor, creativity, and "shareability" than those made by people.

When it comes to speech, parrots have the gift of gab. And the way the brains of small parrots known as budgerigars bestow this gift is remarkably similar to human speech, researchers report March ...

More southerners are taking up smoking while northerners are still kicking the habit, a new study has revealed. A study by University College London shows that after decades of progress cutting ...

Little news has come out on whether the government will reach a deal with ByteDance to prevent the ban from continuing other than vague assurances from the administration. In anticipation of the ...

The memes that have emerged depict ChatGPT and Grok as rivals in a lighthearted AI "war," with internet users comparing their respective abilities, quirks, and unique features. Some memes showcase ...

A NEW randomized controlled trial has found that combining transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with aerobic exercise (AE) significantly reduces cigarette cravings and consumption in chronic ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The catchy ‘Bacon, egg and cheese’ song by New York rapper Wavyrioo has become a viral trend on TikTok. Here’s everything to know about it. This 2022 song, originally a tribute to the iconic ...