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Cars
  • Aug 08, 2026 10:00

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
  • Aug 07, 2026 09:00

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
  • Aug 06, 2026 10:00

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
  • Aug 06, 2026 08:15

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
  • Aug 05, 2026 10:00

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
  • Aug 04, 2026 15:09

Has science finally found the antidote to endless scrolling on social media?

Instead of passively scrolling—which soothes a craving without ever truly satisfying it—it’s better to channel that energy and direct it toward exploring topics that spark genuine passion within us.

Fashion
Goodbye pajamas: 3 great reasons to sleep naked, according to science

Scientists agree: ditching your pajamas to sleep in the nude offers numerous health benefits.

Food
Common misconception: No, Gen Z hasn’t turned its back on alcohol

Contrary to the common misconception that Gen Z has no interest in alcohol, a study by the IWSR (International Wine and Spirit Research) shows that young people haven’t given up alcohol, but have simply been slow to discover its pleasures.

Health
"Sleep tourism": when vacations mean sleep

As summer holidays make their big comeback, “sleep tourism” is emerging as a major trend among travelers seeking a break.

Society
Dolomites: Rangers at the steady to combat overtourism

No stop signs, no citations, and no authority to issue fines: their mission will be to engage with visitors and remind them that the mountains are not an amusement park.

Health
It doesn’t take much to feel good: The Korean secret to happiness

There’s a word Koreans use to describe simple, everyday happiness—the kind that doesn’t depend on extraordinary achievements or events. It’s “sohwakhaeng,” which literally means “small, certain happiness.”

Wellness
This summer, step away from screens and rediscover the joy of reading

Screens are everywhere, eating away at a huge chunk of our free time. The result? Reading has plummeted to its lowest level in ten years.

Society
Explosives on mountain sacred to indigenous peoples: How the wall between Mexico and US Is wiping out nature and identity

Once again, the push to strengthen borders is targeting a place that should never be touched: a sacred site.

Health
Making ovaries more flexible: a promising approach to extending fertility

A team of Chinese researchers has identified one of the major causes of declining fertility: the aging of the ovaries themselves.

Society
Zinedine Zidane’s “headbutt”: 20 years in collective memory

On July 9, 2006, Zinédine Zidane’s headbutt on Marco Materazzi became a sports legend.