Science and discoveries
Fascinating facts, innovations, and the latest discoveries in simple language.
Listeriosis from Soft Cheese Spreads in Europe – Cases in France, Belgium, Denmark, and Norway
21 infected and 2 victims in France, individual cases in four other countries, the contaminated product has already been withdrawn from the market.
The Spectacular 'Planet Parade' Reaches Its Culmination on August 19 – What to Expect
Six planets and the Moon form a bright celestial spectacle – best visibility on August 19 and 20, with the next similar parade not until 2028
Where to Live and Work in 2025: Best Countries According to Henley Opportunity Index
Switzerland, Singapore, and the USA are leading in standard of living, income, education, and career prospects .
People's Connection to Nature Declined by 60% Since 1800, New Study Shows
Nearly two-thirds of the connection with nature have been lost over 220 years. Experts' solution: Mass greening and working with young children.
The Mystery of Young White Dwarfs: How Star Collisions Give Birth to New Worlds
Astronomers confirmed that some white dwarfs in the Universe are born from the grand merger of two stars - a discovery that sheds new light on the secrets of stellar evolution.
Schrodinger's Cat Comes to Life: Quantum Video from Individual Atoms Impresses the World
Chinese physicists have captured a unique quantum video, a Schrödinger's cat model, created by controlling over 500 atoms – a revolution in quantum visualization with great significance for the future of science.
Third Interstellar Messenger: NASA Reveals the 'Secrets' of Comet 3I/ATLAS – Beyond the Solar System
Comet 3I/ATLAS was officially announced by NASA as the third confirmed interstellar object passing through the Solar System. Astronomers from around the world, including Bulgarian experts, are participating in historic observations and analyses of its unique composition and movement.
China Presents Revolutionary Hydrogel Patch: 90% Healing of Diabetic Ulcers in Just 12 Days
A new Chinese 'smart' hydrogel patch leads to 90% healing of diabetic wounds in laboratory mice in just 12 days, awakening hope for millions worldwide, including in Bulgaria.
Biodegradable Packaging from Grape Waste: An Innovation Against Plastic Pollution
Scientists have created biodegradable films from grapevine that completely decompose in 17 days without leaving microplastics. This is a promising solution for ecology and agriculture, relevant to Bulgaria.
Revolutionary Quantum Chip Promises Breakthrough in Medicine and Physics
Scientists from the University of Colorado Denver have created a quantum chip capable of generating extreme electromagnetic fields. The discovery could change cancer treatment and expand our understanding of the Universe.
Venus and Jupiter Illuminate Bulgaria’s August Sky: The Celestial Encounter of the Year
On August 12, 2025, early risers across Bulgaria can witness the closest approach of Venus and Jupiter—an astronomical conjunction—alongside the peak of the Perseids meteor shower for a truly unforgettable dawn spectacle.
Perseids in All Their Glory: How the Night of August 12 Makes Bulgaria Starry
Tonight, the sky over Bulgaria will be illuminated by the Perseids - the brightest meteor shower of the year. Learn how, when, and where to enjoy the cosmic show and why it inspires generations.
New Generation Weight Loss Drugs: Safe Alternative to Ozempic, Inspired by Brain Biochemistry
Scientists have created the TDN molecule – a revolutionary anti-obesity drug that affects brain glial cells without typical side effects. Read how this discovery could change the battle with excess weight in Bulgaria.
Gold Shows New Chemical Properties: Global Scientists Discover Unusual Compound Under Extreme Conditions
American and European scientists created a gold hydride – a compound between gold and hydrogen, impossible under normal conditions. The discovery overturns our knowledge of the chemistry of the most noble metal and opens new global perspectives.
Quantum Freezing of Rotation: Science Without Cold for a New World
Researchers in Zurich and Vienna have for the first time 'frozen' the rotation of nanoparticles at room temperature, without cooling them to extreme cold. The discovery promises a revolution in quantum technologies and new applications in medicine and navigation.