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...
Ancient clay figurine of a human — our ancestors literally connected themselves with the earth The word “human” seems so obvious that there’s nothing to explain. But behind it lies...
Genetic predisposition to allergies is not a death sentence, but merely one of the risk factors A new study has shown that it is not the allergy itself that is...
The new drug can be taken at any time of day without food or water restrictions The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new weight loss pill...
Researchers blocked the activity of the gene responsible for the bitter taste of grapefruits Grapefruit is one of the most beneficial citrus fruits (although it has a controversial reputation: grapefruit...
