Preloader

Share the world

Connected – Curious – Inspiring

Health
  • Sep 23, 2026 10:00

Sleeping little or too much accelerates aging

According to a new study, sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours a day slows down biological aging, while both too much and too little sleep accelerate organ and brain damage.

Health
  • Sep 22, 2026 09:00

The first contact lenses for depression — Could they replace medication?

Thanks to light, using the eye as a gateway to the brain brings about targeted electrical impulses that are almost as invisible as the device that produces them.

Food
  • Sep 21, 2026 07:39

Study finds vegan diet may be better than Mediterranean for metabolism

A study published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health reignites the debate between vegan and Mediterranean diets, focusing on a dual objective: metabolic health and environmental impact.

Health
  • Sep 20, 2026 10:00

Italy puts a stop to "burn-out" with a citizens' bill to protect employees' mental health

Nearly a million deaths a year. Not from workplace accidents, from sudden tragedies. But because of stress, job insecurity and impossible working hours.

Food
  • Sep 19, 2026 09:00

The secret ingredient that makes banana bread perfect

Banana cake is one of the most beloved baked goods for its simplicity and flavor, but there is a little-known trick that makes it even more special.

Society
  • Sep 18, 2026 09:30

The first European stadium designed exclusively for women's soccer will be built in Brighton

Brighton Women is to build Europe's first stadium designed exclusively for a women's team: scheduled to open in 2030, it will seat 10,000 people, with breastfeeding rooms, changing tables and stroller areas.

Health
High myopia: the real risks and modern medical solutions

High myopia is a condition that can increase the risk of eye complications such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and premature cataract.

Health
When a playlist pushes back the wall of fatigue

At the gym, in the park or on the athletics track, headphones have become almost as indispensable as sneakers. It's not just a habit: research shows that music acts as a genuine adjuvant to effort, so much so that some specialists describe it as an "ergogenic" factor, capable of improving muscular performance without resorting to chemistry.

Health
Why do people get angry? The answer is not what you think

It happens to everyone. You skip lunch, the date drags on, the afternoon goes on and on and, without realizing it, you find yourself more nervous than usual.

Society
Europe takes a stand and validates measures of the "Zan" bill against homotransphobia and discrimination

The EU has given the green light to a directive introducing new measures against hatred and violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. The text echoes the spirit of Italy's "Zan" bill.

Food
90% of the world's saffron production depends on Iran

Continuing war in Iran could jeopardize global supply of the spice.

Health
According to a psychiatrist, this is the best way to quit vaping

Vaping is conquering more and more young people, and that's not a healthy evolution.

Health
Aphrodisiacs: between fantasies, risks and rare promises

Cocoa, oysters, rhinoceros horn, "miracle honeys" sold online... Aphrodisiacs fuel a persistent imagination, but science paints a much more nuanced picture, where ineffectiveness sometimes vies with danger.

Tech
Do you make more spelling mistakes on a smartphone or by hand? The answer is not so obvious

According to a university study, writing on a smartphone leads to more mistakes than by hand: less concentration, more invisible corrections and new cognitive processes at play.

Food
Hibiscus tea: what happens to your body if you drink karkade regularly?

In recent years, hibiscus tea has been popping up in Belgium and the Netherlands as well many other countries, and is often associated with a healthy, environmentally conscious lifestyle.