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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

What is culture?

The article discusses different philosophical perspectives on the definition of culture, distinguishing it from nature and exploring the complexities surrounding this distinction.

Mar 2 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Why do smart people often have a weakness for wine? Science has a surprising answer.

Recent studies reveal a surprising correlation: the higher a person's intelligence, the more likely they are to consume alcohol frequently and in larger quantities.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Andreas Nordlander: We still have no idea what consciousness is

Theologian Andreas Nordlander explores whether materialism is losing its grip on science and how this shift may impact our cultural worldview.

Feb 27 • 12:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Free samba circle at Arouche will have beer and bar food this weekend

São Paulo will host a week of free cultural events including a samba circle, offering music, food, and science activities.

Feb 26 • 17:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Farewell to the 'Muse of Byzantium'

The article honors the distinguished Byzantine scholar Helen Glykatzi-Arveler, reflecting on her contributions to science and her impact on Greece.

Feb 24 • 06:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Sign Language News

Estonia's ERR offers a variety of news segments including culture, sports, economy, and science, with a focus on accessibility for the deaf through sign language content.

Feb 23 • 19:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Dates: The 'Emergency Battery' Recommended by the Prophet Whose Secret Has Been Revealed by Science

This article discusses the nutritional benefits of dates, which are likened to an 'emergency battery' due to their ability to quickly provide energy and satisfaction to hunger, as recommended by the Prophet Muhammad.

Feb 23 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Funeral of Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler: Kyriakos Mitsotakis's reference to the handwritten note he received in 2015

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid tribute to the late historian Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler during her funeral, highlighting her significant contributions to Greek culture and her remarkable life journey.

Feb 20 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Getting on H. G. Wells' time machine and looking behind the shelf of 'Interstellar'

An exhibition in Barcelona evocatively examines the concept of time through science and culture.

Feb 18 • 18:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

State Awards – to Virginijus Šikšni and Ričardas Berankis, Aunt Beta

The article discusses the recent state awards presented to notable figures in various fields in Lithuania, marking the lowest number of honorees in the past five years.

Feb 16 • 08:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Knowledge in the Age of Artificial Intelligence – International Symposium for the 100 Years of the Academy of Athens

The Academy of Athens is organizing an international symposium to celebrate its centenary while addressing contemporary issues related to artificial intelligence and its implications for society.

Feb 8 • 05:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Josef Trojan, Lukáš Provod, and 'Zdíša': Who are the Young Czechs Changing the World Before Turning 30

Forbes highlights young Czech innovators under 30 who are significantly influencing business, culture, science, and society, showcasing their energy, ideas, and courage to challenge stereotypes.

Feb 6 • 10:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

He was Jordan before Jordan. Science researched why he is so unreal good.

The article explores the impact of Babe Ruth on professional sports, highlighting his role in transforming the popularity, management, and remuneration of sports in America.

Feb 6 • 07:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

QUIZ: What was first? Can you handle 32 general knowledge questions without a mistake?

A quiz designed to test historical memory and general knowledge across various fields including literature, science, technology, and culture is introduced, featuring questions about historical figures and inventions.

Feb 5 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Former Minister Hanna Kosonen Leaves Politics

Hanna Kosonen, a member of parliament from Savonlinna and former Minister of Science and Culture, has announced her departure from politics following her current term due to disillusionment with the current government and the political climate.

Feb 3 • 08:24 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stopped receiving invitations to public safety science advisory meetings: 'The culture of silence and exclusion'

Two volcanologists have reported not receiving invitations to public safety science advisory meetings for nearly two years, raising concerns about the exclusion of their expertise by public institutions.

Jan 28 • 12:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

How the "discovered" planet that never existed

In January 1860, the scientific community was misled by the purported discovery of the planet Vulkan, which was thought to orbit within Mercury's path, but later proved to be nonexistent, leaving a peculiar mark in astronomy and popular culture.

Jan 2 • 16:45 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

From science to sport: These are the stories that lifted spirits in 2025

The article highlights uplifting stories from 2025, including medical breakthroughs, environmental hopes, and sporting and cultural surprises, providing a sense of optimism as the world enters 2026.

Dec 31 • 06:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The Great New Year's Double Issue of Večernji List: A Look into 2026 through Science, Society, and Global Trends

The central part of the double issue features an extensive 16-page scientific contribution focusing on significant trends and advancements in science and technology, including artificial intelligence developments and technological breakthroughs that will shape daily life, with sections analyzing potential sports figures and cultural projects for 2026.

Dec 29 • 14:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Precedential case of detained Russian archaeologist. What awaits Butiagin in Poland?

The detention of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butiagin in Warsaw has sparked significant concern in the realms of science, culture, and diplomacy, addressing broader issues about the legal responsibilities of researchers conducting archaeological work in occupied territories.

Dec 27 • 13:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Flat Earthers are Among Us: Who Believes the Earth is Flat

The article explores the phenomenon of flat Earth beliefs and the individuals who subscribe to this theory.

Sep 27 • 22:01 UTC

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