Curious from around the world
Unusual events, facts, and stories from different parts of the globe.
A piece of the Eiffel Tower sold for a record 450,160 euros
A section of the original 1889 Eiffel Tower staircase has changed hands at an auction in Paris. See how much the historic segment sold for.
Daring theft in Cannes: 1 million euro watch stolen during the film festival
A luxury Richard Mille watch worth up to 1 million euros was stolen from a hotel in Cannes during the film festival. The police are investigating an organized group of thieves.
A comet, unseen for 170,000 years, is now visible to the naked eye
A distant comet from the Oort cloud, C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS), has entered the inner Solar System and in April is visible low above the eastern horizon before sunrise – probably for the last time in human history.
Artemis II: Four Astronauts Return to Earth After Historic Moon Mission
The crew of the "Artemis II" lunar mission successfully returned to Earth after a 10-day expedition. The Orion capsule landed in the Pacific Ocean, setting a record for the farthest point reached by a crewed spacecraft.
NASA denies product placement after a jar of Nutella "flew" on board Artemis II
A jar of Nutella, freely floating in the Orion cabin during a live broadcast of the Artemis II mission, sparked a wave of jokes about "the greatest free advertisement". NASA denied any commercial agreements and emphasized that the product is part of the crew's standard menu.
Scientists master dives under polar ice amid record melting in the Arctic
A new generation of polar scientific divers is being trained at the Finnish station "Kilpisjärvi" while Arctic sea ice reaches record lows. Scientists insist that human dives under the ice are indispensable for saving polar ecosystems.
Spring Equinox: a day of balance, new beginnings and old folk signs
On March 20th, the spring equinox arrives - the moment when day and night are almost equal, and nature symbolically transitions from winter to spring. This is a time for balance, new intentions and small rituals for good luck.
Biofilms in space: how scientists want to "reconstruct" the micro-world to protect the crew and plants
ISS research shows that in weightlessness, biofilms change their structure, genes and resistance. Scientists are already thinking about how to consciously "design" such micro-communities to protect astronauts and help plants in space
International Polar Bear Day: from polar bears to our electricity bills and consumer choices
February 27, International Polar Bear Day, reminds us that the fate of the polar bear depends not only on biologists, but also on energy, corporate decisions and how we live and consume every day.
February's Star Gift: Six Planets Dance in the Sky and a Harbinger of Majestic Events
February 28, 2026: A planetary parade in the sky! Six planets, including Jupiter, will illuminate the night sky. Solar eclipses follow - spectacular astronomical events.
Greenland recorded the warmest January in history - the Arctic is warming four times faster than the world
An average temperature of 0.2°C in Nuuk with a normal of -7.7°C made January a record month for Greenland and highlighted the accelerated warming of the Arctic with economic and geopolitical consequences.
Strong Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth: K-index 8, Radiation Hazard, and Conditions for Auroras
The National Institute of Geophysics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences reports a strong geomagnetic storm with a K-index of 8, caused by a coronal mass ejection from the Sun. There is a radiation hazard and conditions for observing auroras. Disruptions in communications and power transmission systems are possible.
Christmas Around the World: Unusual Traditions and Magical Customs
How Different Countries Celebrate Christmas – from “Babushka” and “Befana” to the Sauna in Finland, the Beaches of Australia, and White Holidays in Canada.
Astronomical winter has begun: The shortest day of the year and weather forecast
Today at 5:03 p.m. astronomical winter will begin. NIMH reports the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere and predicts variable weather with precipitation.
Arctic cold grips Europe after New Year, "Siberian" temperatures expected
After an unusually warm Christmas, Europe is preparing for a sharp turn with Arctic cold in January due to a weakened polar vortex and La Niña. Heavy snowfall and temperatures far below normal are expected. What weather awaits Bulgaria?