Health
Baby gorilla found at airport recovers, even gains weight in Istanbul
A 5-month-old gorilla was rescued from the cargo hold of a plane and is now recovering at a zoo in Istanbul as wildlife officials consider returning it to its natural…
Archeology
Lost Residence of King David Discovered
A biblical site frequented by Israelite kings according to the Hebrew Bible has been identified in Jordan, researchers say. The Iron Age site, known as Mahanaim, was part of the…
International
Why Venus has no moons, Earth has one, and Saturn has over 100
On Earth, you can look up at night and see the moon shining brightly from hundreds of thousands of kilometers away. But if someone were to find themselves on Venus,…
International
Why Do Dogs Jump When They’re Excited
This probably sounds familiar. Does your dog jump every time you come home? Does he jump when you tell him it’s time for a walk and you pick up his…
Human Rights
31 women executed in Iran in 2024
Iranian authorities executed at least 31 women in 2024, according to a report by Iran Human Rights (IHR) published on Monday, January 6. This is the highest number since the…
International
What is the speed of human thought?
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology are trying to calculate the speed of human thought. And the number they come up with is a slightly disconcerting 10 bits of…
Education
Educational curriculum’s changes spark protests in Syria
The Ministry of Education of the new administration in Syria has introduced changes to the curriculum for all levels of education, from the first grade of primary school to the…
Health
Cat’s favorite place to nap is on its owner
If you’re a proud cat owner, you’ve probably already encountered this scenario: you’re cozying up on the couch or in bed, and your furry friend immediately climbs on top of…
International
Physicist Discovers Equation That Describes Cat Motion
Physicist Dr. Anxo Biasi of the Galician Institute for High Energy Physics believes he has discovered something almost as elusive to his discipline as quantum phenomena: the equation of cat…
Environment
The largest desert in Europe is completely covered with black sand
When we talk about deserts, we certainly first think of the Sahara. Yes, this is the largest desert on our planet, but it turns out that our continent also has…