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Humanity’s extinction: Nobel Laureate in physics sets a deadline

According to the expert, the intensification of global conflicts, the nuclear threat, and the development of artificial intelligence—in addition to global warming—pose a serious threat to our chances of survival.

  • Jul 27, 2026 12:02

Dinosaur extinction: Unprecedented profile of destructive meteorite revealed

The impact of a mysterious meteorite, 10 to 15 kilometers wide and traveling at 64,000km/h, formed the Chicxulub crater in Mexico, causing the extinction of 75% of the species on Earth, including the dinosaurs.

  • Jul 26, 2026 11:54

Why did our ancestors grow taller? Science sheds new light on the question

For decades, the exact moment when human height took its evolutionary leap has been a subject of debate among researchers

  • Jul 23, 2026 08:03

Why do seagulls steal our food?

No, the birds that snatch your fries at the beach aren’t seagulls—they’re actually gulls.

  • Jul 20, 2026 12:35

Scientists warn: Extreme floods are becoming the norm

Climate change is transforming extreme coastal floods—which used to occur once a century—into devastating floods that now happen regularly (every 10 years).

  • Jul 19, 2026 08:43

In Scarborough, a nuclear bunker forgotten for 58 years has resurfaced beneath a medieval castle

A Cold War-era bunker, buried since 1968 and long forgotten, has reappeared on the lawn of a medieval English castle.

  • Jul 15, 2026 14:39

Mediterranean octopus is taking over the United Kingdom: silent invasion spreads to Scotland

The common octopus (Octopus vulgaris), traditionally associated with the mild climates of the Mediterranean, is experiencing an extraordinary population boom that is redefining the United Kingdom’s wildlife map.

  • Jul 09, 2026 14:34

Rome’s Vittoriano is slowly sinking: Satellite data sounds the alarm

A study by La Sapienza University and ISPRA reveals that the Vittoriano is sinking by one millimeter per year on its northwest flank due to the fragility of the alluvial soils.

  • Jul 08, 2026 09:11

Mirror test: Animals that truly recognize their reflections

Following the success of chimpanzees—the first to brilliantly pass the test—other mammals have demonstrated the same ability to recognize their own reflection.

  • Jul 04, 2026 12:55

In Peru, "Plant Guy" uses social media to fight desertification

On the arid hills of Lima, Jean Carlos Torres (The Plant Guy) is fighting desertification by mobilizing communities on social media to plant trees.

  • Jun 28, 2026 14:51