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"They pop up out of nowhere": In Japan, traffic signs are now being installed to warn of cats

In Japan, stray cats are taken very seriously: some signs warn drivers about their unpredictable movements in urban areas.

  • Jul 12, 2026 08:05

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

Europe: Yes to plant-based burgers, but no to the word “steak” if there’s no meat

Plant-based burgers yes, steaks no: Europe reignites the debate on “meat sounding” and the words that can (or cannot) be used for plant-based products.

  • Jul 09, 2026 09:15

Rehydration: 3 ingredients for a natural electrolyte drink

Combining watermelon, mint, and lime creates an excellent alternative to sports drinks, thanks to the ideal balance of potassium, magnesium, and natural sugars.

  • Jul 08, 2026 07:41

Football players and feigning injuries: Why “ruin the show”?

Richard Menger, an American soccer fan and neurosurgeon, is using the 23rd World Cup as an opportunity to analyze a phenomenon that many find “exasperating”: feigning injuries.

  • Jul 07, 2026 09:11

Gay fathers: Research Challenges neuroscience

Neuroscience shows that parenting is also shaped by presence, daily care, and time spent with children.

  • Jul 06, 2026 09:03

Colombia becomes first Latin American country to pass Law specifically banning female genital mutilation

When we talk about female genital mutilation, we almost always think of certain countries in Africa. And yet, this human rights violation also persists on the other side of the world, in the heart of Latin America.

  • Jul 05, 2026 08:17

WhatsApp now lets you chat without sharing your phone number — Here's how to claim your username

Meta is rolling out global username reservations to protect privacy in group chats and professional contacts.

  • Jul 04, 2026 08:33

Black coffee, cappuccino, or decaf: Tell me what kind of coffee you drink, and I’ll tell you who you are

From black coffee to iced lattes, from instant coffee to decaf: clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula studied the habits of more than 1,000 people, discovering surprising links between favorite coffee and personality.

  • Jul 02, 2026 10:13

The French and their survival blankets: Tips for surviving the heat wave

Survival blankets on windows and air tunnels created with fans: here are the tips that have gone viral in France to cope with the heat wave and survive the record-breaking heat of the summer of 2026.

  • Jul 01, 2026 08:15