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…
Economy
Switzerland offers huge reward for ideas on how to remove ammunition from its lakes
Switzerland’s picturesque Alpine lakes are hiding a dangerous secret: thousands of tons of ammunition. For decades, the Swiss military has used them as convenient dumps to get rid of obsolete…
Economy
The US excludes the last major Russian state bank from SWIFT
The last of Russia's major state-owned banks, which retains access to the SWIFT system for international payments in the world's major currencies, will become subject to new US sanctions. The…
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Books
The 10 Most Influential Books on the European Economy: A Deep Dive into Their Legacy
Economic thought in Europe has shaped, and been shaped by, centuries of political and social transformation. This article explores ten landmark books that have defined how we think about Europe’s…
ENTERTAINMENT
The miniature island that changes its nationality every 6 months
It is located in a river between France and Spain There are no pheasants on Pheasant Island, Victor Hugo exclaimed when he visited the site in 1843. In fact, there…
International
Why do roses have thorns
Roses are one of the most beautiful flowers, but they are distinguished not only by their colors and fragrance, but also by the fact that they have thorns. And probably…