Oddly enough, the small prickly hedgehog occupies a special place in Slavic mythology. Since ancient times, the Slavs have fought evil spirits with amulets associated with the hedgehog, and with the help of these small creatures they treated serious illnesses.…
Those were “blessed” times, when turning off your appliance guaranteed you'd save energy and your bills would be a joy to read. Personal computers didn't exist in the 1960s, but then, there were no washing machines in the USSR either.…
In 57 BC, Caesar defeated the Belgae in battle on the Sabis River, and these tribes became dependent on Rome. Commius, one of the leaders, respected for his courage, was appointed rex of the Atrebates. Caesar appointed him. Commius ruled…
For nearly a decade, astronomers have been diligently searching for a ninth planet residing in our planetary system. However, a recent analysis implies the existence of another concealed celestial body awaiting discovery.(Image credit: Shutterstock) Astronomers suggest they have detected clues…
The skeletal system in humans has been shaped by evolution over eons.(Image credit: LEONELLO CALVETTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARYvia Getty Images) The framework of our bodies — the human skeleton, featuring bones and cartilage — underwent evolution for ages. It is formed…
A significant area of weakness in the Earth’s protective magnetic field has enlarged and altered its form since 2014. (Image credit: ESA (Data source: Finlay, C.C. et al., 2025)) A zone of reduced magnetic intensity above the South Atlantic has…