Fat Thursday: discover the true meaning of the day that marks the beginning of Carnival
Fat Thursday is the first feast day of the Roman Carnival, a day of abundance before fasting.
Portugal hit by storm Kristin: 16 dead, thousands evacuated and wind gusts over 200km/h
Storm Kristin, which has been ravaging central Portugal since early February, is particularly severe: at least 16 dead, thousands evacuated and entire communities still without power and water. Wind gusts of over 200km/h and torrential rain caused rivers to burst their banks and crucial infrastructure to collapse.
Countdown to Valentine's Day, but a first for Galentine's Day: a day celebrating female friendship
February 13 is not only the eve of Valentine's Day: it's the day when female friendship takes center stage. Many of you may not know it, but the so-called 'Galentine's Day' celebrates the most sincere bonds that endure any changes of city, stage of life, work or love life.
Cleaning ceramic hob: top secrets to make it last 10 years longer
A glass-ceramic hob has many advantages: it's easy to use, conducts heat well and helps save energy - plus it gives our kitchens an elegant, sophisticated look. But what do you do when it gets dirty?
This adorable primate is the only one of its kind to be venomous
It looks like a wide-eyed stuffed animal, the kind that stares at you and makes you melt instantly. But no: this tiny newborn primate is the only known venomous primate on Earth.
Animals have imagination too: this monkey's imaginary tea party forces us to rethink what it means to be "human"
Bonobos' imagination could be much more than a mere scientific curiosity: it could be proof that we are not the only ones on this planet who also live in the world of what is not visible.
Asked to vote for a dancer in a contest? Beware of new dangerous WhatsApp scam
A new scam is circulating on WhatsApp and is spreading. Seemingly harmless, it has already claimed countless victims.
Gray wolf spotted in Los Angeles for the first time in 100 years
An extraordinary event is attracting the attention of nature lovers in California. A female gray wolf, nicknamed BEY03F, has crossed the mountains north of Santa Clarita, making this the first documented presence of a wolf in Los Angeles County in more than 100 years.
The dark story behind Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but have you ever wondered about the origins of this celebration? The ancient Roman festival 'Lupercalia' is one of the earliest witnesses to the term Valentine's Day. But the celebration did not originate in the way you may imagine.
Scientists discover ancient genes that existed before life on Earth
The ancient genes could reveal a truth we had only touched upon until now: life on Earth may have begun much earlier than we imagine.