The concept of “feng shui” has long been firmly entrenched in our lives. We place talismans in our apartments and offices according to feng shui, and we hang mirrors in the traditional feng shui style. A married couple I know…
Strongs store owner Andrew Simpkins, 61, with the durian that prompted the gas emergency call (Photo: William Layley/SWNS) An engineer was dispatched to the scene of a gas leak in the city centre, which was caused by a strong-smelling piece…
The bear was euthanized after it repeatedly entered a store and attacked a woman and a dog. (Photo: Instagram/thegardenstate) An elderly woman was taken to hospital after she was attacked by a stray bear while she was shopping. Last Tuesday,…
The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs and struck Earth about 66 million years ago was enormous—about 12 kilometers wide. So where are its remains? (Photo: Sven Bachström, Alamy) About 66 million years ago, the age of dinosaurs ended in…
Reddish-pink nebulae spread their tentacles against a backdrop of glittering white stars. (Image credit: ESA/Gaia/DPAC, S. Payne-Wardenaar, L. McCallum et al. (2025)) SUMMARY What is it: A 3D map of star formation sites in the Milky Way. Location: Up to…
Pet owners often wonder whether it is possible to treat their furry friends with kefir. This question is especially relevant, given the widespread belief that milk is harmful to cats. Indeed, most adult cats are unable to properly digest regular…