Diagram of the digestive system: gravity helps food move downward Eating standing over the sink, snacking at the counter, or having lunch on the go — for many, this has...
Designers are more likely than others to admit to being lazy One in five working Russians honestly admits: yes, I’m lazy. But the distribution of this self-assessment across professions turned...
Tea with milk is considered a traditional drink in many cultures Millions of people start their morning with a cup of tea to which they add milk. In India, the...
An industrial humanoid robot undergoes training at the Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., Ltd. factory in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China. Image source: en.people.cn In the city of...
Surkhan State Reserve In southern Uzbekistan, archaeologists have discovered a three-thousand-year-old city that once stood along the routes of the Great Silk Road. A joint Chinese-Uzbek expedition has for the...
Animal stories that touched millions and went viral: a penguin, a baby monkey, and a corgi In early 2026, the internet was swept by three animal stories — so different...
The debate about the properties of reboiled water continues, so it’s time to get to the bottom of it If you’ve ever heard from a grandmother, a coworker, or a...
Macrophages attempting to engulf tattoo pigment particles in a lymph node Tattoos have long ceased to be something unusual. According to a 2023 survey, approximately 11% of Russians have permanent...
Children often pick their noses due to dry air. Image source: parentology.com The habit of picking your nose seems harmless — at worst, it’s just bad manners. But Australian scientists...
Obsessive calorie counting can do more harm than good When it comes to healthy eating, most people immediately think about products: more vegetables, less sugar, calorie counting. But research in...
