Curious from around the world
Unusual events, facts, and stories from different parts of the globe.
Geological Revolution: Magmatic Pulsations Reveal the Birth of a New Ocean
A scientific team documented unique geological processes in Ethiopia that reveal the potential for forming a new ocean basin through pulsating magmatic waves with exceptional periodicity.
Revolutionary Genetic Discovery: Unique Blood Type Shocks Medical Community
A French scientific team reveals an unprecedented genetic phenomenon - a new blood system that challenges previous understandings of human biology and transfusion medicine.
Celestial Spectacle: Rare Stellar Explosion Shakes the Southern Hemisphere
The astronomical community is awaiting the exceptional event V462 Lupi - a classic nova star that suddenly illuminated the night sky and caused excitement among researchers and enthusiasts.
The rare "edge fish" emerge to the surface in four countries during May-June 2025.
The unusual observations of the deep-sea fish ophrysa, known as the "fish of the edge," in India, Australia, New Zealand, and California in May-June 2025 have generated widespread media and scientific interest. Despite the lack of clear patterns, these observations will help further investigate the vertical migrations of deep-sea organisms and the influence of ocean conditions.
Antarctica reveals a 30-million-year-old prehistoric panorama
An international team of scientists, led by Professor Stuart Jamison from the University of Durham, UK, made a sensational discovery of an ancient territory covered with rivers, valleys, and forests, including palm trees, more than 1.6 km beneath the ice in East Antarctica. This finding, with an area close to the size of the state of Maryland in the USA, documented through radar mapping and sediment analysis, reveals key information about the dynamics of the ice and the history of climate change on Earth.
The mysterious X-shaped structures in the ionosphere prompt a rethinking of cosmic models
NASA's GOLD mission has discovered unexpected X-shaped formations in the ionosphere, a region where they were not expected. This challenges the existing models of the space environment and the influence of solar activity.
Captivating stories hidden beneath ordinary hats
Every hat conceals its own theater, in which dramas are played out, often more complex than those on the stage. The famous British philosopher and historian Thomas Carlyle notes that even the most ordinary accessories can be a repository of exciting human stories.
The ant hills - a world of silent communication and incredible efficiency
The ant colonies represent complex biological systems, in which information is transmitted lightning-fast through chemical signals. Despite the lack of technology, ants demonstrate remarkable efficiency in coordinating their activities, even surpassing modern means of communication.
London - The European city with the least precipitation
Despite the widespread belief, London is not as rainy a city as is commonly thought. In fact, the British capital ranks among the driest cities on the Old Continent, with the amount of precipitation there being significantly less compared to other major European centers.
Inconsistent Comparisons: A Subtle Trick in Advertising
Marketers often compare products selectively by different criteria to create the illusion of superiority