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Food

Aug 25, 2026 10:00

PFAS in fish: 'eternal polluters' end up on our plates

The international trade in fish not only moves tons of food from one continent to another. It also circulates an invisible risk: that of PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals. That's according to a study published in Science. In it, for the first time, a global map of exposure to these substances through the consumption of marine fish was drawn up.

Food

Aug 24, 2026 09:00

Bread: 2 mistakes not to make when eating the crust

A fragrant, crisp, golden crust? The appearance of a loaf of bread, the part that attracts us most at the time of purchase undoubtedly plays a decisive role in encouraging us to choose one loaf over another.

Fashion

Aug 23, 2026 12:00

Blue Ikea bag retires

In the trunk of your car, in the pantry, in a closet, under your bed. We're even been told that some keep it under lock and key, you never know when someone might take it from you. We're talking about Ikea's iconic Frakta, the famous maxi bag made of recyclable polypropylene in that unmistakable blue color. A must for shopping at Ikea and far beyond: how handy is Frakta when moving house?

Society

Aug 22, 2026 10:30

3-year-old Indian prodigy becomes world's youngest chess player

A child in India aged just 3 years, 7 months and 20 days has made his way onto the chess scene by entering the official FIDE (International Chess Federation) list.

Food

Aug 21, 2026 09:30

Eating an egg a day for a week: a dietician's experiment

American dietician Lauren Manaker decided to conduct a small experiment by including one egg a day in her diet, and documenting the experience for seven consecutive days.

Wellness

Aug 20, 2026 09:00

A sense of humor: an inheritance or social construct?

To attract or divert attention, to seduce, to gain perspective, to soothe pain, to alleviate a tragic event, to create a bond... humor can serve many functions and situations.

Fashion

Unbeatable tip for saying goodbye to your iron: no more creases and burns

For decades, the iron has been the symbol of a 'well-kept home'. This tool, as useful as it was 'dreaded', left its mark on entire generations, with its risk of burns and those seemingly endless piles of shirts to smooth out.

Aug 19, 2026 11:00

The countries with the most bald people

Aug 14, 2026 14:30

"Eclipse tourists" are flocking to Spain

Aug 12, 2026 11:00

Beware of the risks of eclipse-induced blindness

Aug 11, 2026 10:00

For the first time, researchers design entirely new viruses using AI

Aug 11, 2026 08:24

Can strength training help you live longer? Science reveals ideal workout duration

Aug 10, 2026 09:01

After the face, hands are becoming the new focus of anti-aging treatments

Aug 09, 2026 07:21

Consumption

For many Europeans, the cost of travel is too expensive

For a large portion of the European population, holidays remain difficult to afford. Rising costs of housing, transportation, and food, combined with eroding purchasing power, are forcing many citizens to give up on trips abroad or to opt for holidays within their own country.

Cars

Goodbye to traffic jams: Meet the Helix flying car

There’s one question that, sooner or later, everyone who’s spent their life stuck in morning traffic has asked themselves: What if I could just fly over it all? Today, that’s no longer just a fantasy.

Food

The surprising trick for opening a bottle of wine using physics without a corkscrew

Opening a bottle of wine without a corkscrew might seem like one of those situations doomed to fail, especially when the mood is festive and everyone’s eager to toast. And yet, it’s not. Proof that an unexpected situation can turn into a fascinating experience comes from Vincenzo Schettini, who, in a video that went viral, explains how to uncork a bottle using only everyday objects and, of course, the laws of physics.

Food

Why is cinnamon the "spice of kings"?

Two millennia ago, in his “Naturalis historia” (a 37-volume natural history encyclopedia), Pliny the Elder claimed that cinnamon was worth more than its weight in gold and silver.

Society

Do you thank drivers who let you cross the road? This gesture says a lot about your personality

Are you a pedestrian who thanks drivers who let you cross? No, it’s not just a matter of politeness.

Tech

Child dies during genetic modification experiment in China

A leading Chinese medical university, the School of Medicine at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, is investigating the death of a young girl during an experimental gene-editing trial conducted last year at its affiliated Xinhua Hospital and led by a renowned expert, Qiu Zilong.

Wellness