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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?

  • Aug 23, 2026 12:00

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.

  • Aug 22, 2026 10:30

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.

  • Aug 21, 2026 09:30

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.

  • Aug 20, 2026 09:00

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

Spain tops the global rankings for baldness. According to available data, male pattern baldness affects 44.5% of men in the country.

  • Aug 14, 2026 14:30

"Eclipse tourists" are flocking to Spain

Millions of people are traveling across Spain this Wednesday to observe the total solar eclipse. This phenomenon is expected to be one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles.

  • Aug 12, 2026 11:00

Beware of the risks of eclipse-induced blindness

As the August 12 solar eclipse approaches, experts are warning about “eclipse blindness,” a serious but often underestimated risk. Looking directly at the sun with the naked eye, even for just a few seconds, can cause irreversible damage to the retina.

  • Aug 11, 2026 10:00

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

American researchers have trained the Evo artificial intelligence model to design new viral genomes.

  • Aug 11, 2026 08:24

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

According to a recent British study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, strength training may help increase life expectancy.

  • Aug 10, 2026 09:01