Why are men often taller than women? (Image credit: RunPhoto via Getty Images) On average, men are about 5 inches (13 centimeters) taller than women. But why is that? In short, we don’t know the exact answer. Although this gender…
The Windy City of the 1920s and 1930s, known for mob violence, bootlegging and brutal turf wars, was a chaotic and threatening place. In the 1920s, Chicago became one of America’s most notorious gang areas, where organized crime flourished during…
A composite image of South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope, with majestic cosmic bubbles of radio energy in the background. A similar array, known as the Deep Synoptic Array 2000, has been proposed for the Utah desert. (Image credit: South African…
These bowls, plates and pots have retained their original design thanks to a unique technique in which they were covered with a protective layer of raw clay. Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism/FacebookArchaeologists believe the ship was carrying pottery when…
Cafe owner Halil Cakmak said he had “no ill intentions” behind the installation, but wanted to “contribute to the development” of the local area. Salim Uzun An ancient Phrygian tomb was illegally converted into a cafe before the owner was…
A functioning air conditioner is essential for comfort during warm weather, yet many people overlook the early signals of trouble until the system fails completely. This habit often results in higher repair bills and the inconvenience of dealing with heat…
Video Tips for Growing Food in Your Own Backyard from a Gardener Mike Gogerty, head gardener at Birtsmorton Court, near Malvern in Worcestershire, shares his top gardening tips, including one common sweet pea growing mistake that even the most experienced…
The new technique uses genetically modified yeast to convert urea into hydroxyapatite, a key element of bones and teeth. (Image credit: Logan Cyrus/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Scientists have created a method that allows human urine to be transformed into a…
The Industrial Revolution changed the way we produce. Today, we face a similar threat, with the automation of our thinking. (Image credit: kutaytanir via Getty Images) Artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as an attempt to replicate the workings of the human…
Egypt’s Wadi el-Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Whales, was once underwater and is now home to many ancient fossils of primitive whales. (Photo credit: Mohamed Elshahed/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) The Valley of the Whales is an…