Climber Alex Honnold climbs Taiwan's tallest skyscraper: for a good cause
Alex Honnold has won his bet. The American climber completed a solo ascent of Taipei 101, Taiwan's iconic 508-meter skyscraper.
Spain wants to ban social media for under-16s: 'We're protecting young people from the digital Wild West'
Spain is preparing to introduce a ban on access to social media networks for under-16s, a possible turning point in the European debate with regards to protecting minors online.
Actor Pierre Niney's used handkerchief auctioned for astronomical sum
Auctions are sometimes filled with unusual and bizarre items, and today it's Pierre Niney's used handkerchief that's up for auction for a sum that exceeds all expectations.
February 2026 goes viral as 'perfect month'
February 2026 has suddenly become a hit on social media for an unusual but instantly noticeable reason: its perfect structure. In a non-leap year, the calendar's shortest month has 28 days that are perfectly spaced out. Result: a rectangular layout that has caught the attention of users and number lovers....
The forgotten Holocaust: 180 million Native Americans exterminated in 500 years
27 January 1945 officially marked the end of the largest mass murder in history. But that was not the only major massacre that took place. Indeed, according to the WOIR, 180 million Native Americans died at the hands of settlers and as a result of wars of conquest they witnessed the loss of their habitat and forced change in their way of life...
Japan without pandas for first time in 50 years: last 2 animals return to China
Today, 27 January, the two giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, officially leave Tokyo's Ueno zoo to return to China. In the days leading up to their departure, thousands of visitors flocked to the park for a final greeting, turning the event into something of the likes of a small collective ritual.
Pyramids not built as we thought: 'forgotten force' contributed to building grand mystery
When we think about the Egyptian pyramids, we envision endless ramps, ropes pulled by hundreds of men and stone blocks dragged in the blazing sun. It's a powerful, almost cinematic image that's accompanied us for decades. But what if, in reality, it wasn't like this?
Scientists discover why we don't remember the first years of life (and why that may be a good thing)
Try going back in your memory and recall your second birthday. Hardly anyone really succeeds. In most cases, what we think we remember is a construction of stories we have heard a thousand times and photos we have seen in family albums.
Unexpected underwater life lurks beneath these offshore wind turbines
In the North Sea, well away from the coast and prying eyes, an unexpected phenomenon is taking place.
Discovery of the oldest cave painting: a 67,800-year-old hand
Dating back 67,800 years, the oldest cave painting has just been found in a cave on the island of Sulawesi in what is now Indonesia.