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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.

  • Aug 06, 2026 10:00

PROTACs: Revolution on the horizon in the fight against many diseases

While traditional drugs are like defenders trying to stop an attacker on a soccer field, PROTACs act more like a referee.

  • Aug 03, 2026 16:09

In the United States, unconventional gyms serve as a bulwark against addiction

In the United States, an alternative model is gaining traction to prevent relapses among people struggling with addiction.

  • Aug 02, 2026 12:03

Italian children face an obesity problem

Italy is facing a problem. A large proportion of school-age children are now overweight. Authorities are looking to improve children’s physical fitness and health once again. Is it the end of pizza and pasta?

  • Jul 29, 2026 07:09

What science teaches us about happiness: 5 habits to transform your daily life

Is happiness a state of mind, a feeling that comes and goes? Modern psychology debunks this common misconception and proves that it's the very tangible result of a well-structured daily routine.

  • Jul 28, 2026 07:03

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

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.

  • Jul 25, 2026 08:21

"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.

  • Jul 24, 2026 09:07

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.”

  • Jul 22, 2026 12:00

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.

  • Jul 20, 2026 07:39