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September 6, 2026

The Nepal disaster shows the growing instability of glaciers, but blaming El Niño is implausible

September 6, 2026

The science behind Pokémon game names gold, silver or ruby: from metals to precious stones

September 6, 2026

Bees in difficulty between July and September: why it is the most critical period and how we can protect them

September 6, 2026

Why in some cultures the name is secret and should not be pronounced: anthropological theories on identity

September 5, 2026

Cool pavements are road surfaces that mitigate heat islands, but cause tire wear

September 5, 2026

What is LiDAR, the sensor that works with laser light from cars, iPhones and 3D maps and the difference with radar

Why humans speak and animals don't and how language arose: vocal anatomy and the brain

September 7, 2026

Ecology

Why humans speak and animals don’t and how language arose: vocal anatomy and the brain

The ability to speak seems one of the most natural and obvious characteristics ofhuman beingwhich develops from childhood, when we learn to combine sounds into words, until we build complex sentences and thoughts, thanks to a unique combination of vocal anatomy and brain architecture, combined with the need to cooperate …

What happens if the socket sparks when we insert the plug: when is it normal and when is it dangerous

September 6, 2026

Ecology

What happens if the socket sparks when we insert the plug: when is it normal and when is it dangerous

Have you ever inserted one plug into the socket and notice for a few moments a very small spark? If so, you’ve probably wondered why the socket sometimes sparks when we plug it in and whether there’s anything to worry about about the “health” of your home’s electrical system. In …

What are palindromes, words like "Anna" and sentences that read the same even backwards

September 6, 2026

Ecology

What are palindromes, words like “Anna” and sentences that read the same even backwards

Take the name «Anna», or a phrase like «I love laughing at Rome», and read them backwardsstarting from the last letter to return to the first. You will get exactly the same word or phrase, because the letters will appear in exactly the same order, in perfect symmetry. In both …

The Kariba Dam is the largest artificial lake in the world of 180 km³: why it caused 2000 earthquakes

September 5, 2026

Ecology

The Kariba Dam is the largest artificial lake in the world of 180 km³: why it caused 2000 earthquakes

Why do some windows have curved grates: in architecture they are used to have external space and ventilation

September 5, 2026

Ecology

Why do some windows have curved grates: in architecture they are used to have external space and ventilation

The largest 10th century Viking silver treasure discovered in Denmark in a private garden: it weighs 18kg

September 5, 2026

Ecology

The largest 10th century Viking silver treasure discovered in Denmark in a private garden: it weighs 18kg

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