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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.

  • Aug 07, 2026 09:00

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.

  • Aug 04, 2026 15:09

Big comeback of window stickers: Why retailers are turning away from digital

Unlike digital campaigns that reach a remote audience, a window sticker targets passersby who are already on-site and guarantees an excellent return on investment.

  • Jul 30, 2026 09:13

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.

  • Jul 26, 2026 09:04

Microplastics and pesticides on your plate: Food label exposes fake sustainability champions

Buying organic or local is no longer enough if we ignore the invisible impact of our grocery shopping. Launched on the eve of June 5, World Environment Day, the European EFL 2.0 project is revolutionizing food labels.

  • Jul 14, 2026 08:17

How to descale faucet aerators without taking everything apart? Try the balloon trick

A faucet covered in white spots is a bit like a dirty windshield: it’s annoying, and we always tend to put off cleaning it. Here’s a tip for getting rid of them without taking anything apart.

  • Jul 11, 2026 09:21

Sticky remotes and keyboards? Try this homemade 'slime'

Homemade cleaning slime or a soft starch-based paste can help you remove dirt lodged in the hardest-to-reach crevices without taking your devices apart.

  • Jun 25, 2026 09:41

The digital takeover: We spend a third of our lives in front of screens

We spend nearly a third of our lives online, and the global survey commissioned by NordVPN confirms that this “colonization of time” by screens affects us all. On average, this amounts to several decades spent in front of a screen over a life expectancy of approximately 80 to 83 years, depending on the country.

  • Jun 17, 2026 16:00

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.

  • Jun 04, 2026 09:30

Eight miraculous bottles of Yquem, 130 years later

Aromas of cedar, dried fruit and saffron: the rescue of eight bottles of Château d'Yquem 1892 and 1896, forgotten under the floor of a chapel in Bohemia and reconditioned in the Bordeaux winery that produced them, offers us an extraordinary story of wine heritage saved from oblivion.

  • Jun 04, 2026 08:00