How this summer’s heat waves could affect the economy
This summer has been one for the record books, with 63 countries experiencing record-breaking high temperatures.
As a result, 2024 is already on track to...
Romans were terrified by war elephants at first—but eventually found a way to defeat...
Imagine, for a moment, you are a Roman soldier at war. In the midst of battle, you are confronted with an enormous and loudly...
How ordinary people can become ‘situational heroes’
Our view of heroes is changing. Instead of focusing on heroic individuals, new research shows that anyone can act heroically in certain situations.
This idea...
Attention, jittery investors: Stop panicking … this is what a soft landing should look...
What a difference a job report makes. Earlier in the summer, people were worried that the economy was too hot.
But now – in response...
Is the shallow pool in Paris really slowing Olympic swimmers down? Here’s what the...
There has been plenty of rain, sweat and tears shed at the Paris Olympics this week.
But the pool at the heart of La Defénce...
Fewer cities can afford to host the Olympics, but Paris 2024 may be clever...
Many of the world’s best athletes are currently competing in the first Olympic Games to be held in Paris since 1924.
The French capital is...
Think you’re immune to crypto scams? You might be more at risk than you...
Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have enjoyed an astonishing rise into mainstream consciousness in recent years.
Despite all the hype—perhaps partly because of it—investing in...
Can your face match your name? New study suggests it can
A new study suggests that a person’s face may evolve to suit their name.
The research aimed to discover whether parents choose a name that...
Happy 50th birthday to the UPC barcode – no one expected you would revolutionize...
The first modern barcode was scanned 50 years ago this summer – on a 10-pack of chewing gum in a grocery store in Troy,...
Scientists unveil secrets of Tycho Brahe’s Alchemy lab
In the Middle Ages, alchemists were secretive, and Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe was no exception.
He lived on the island of Ven (now part of...