From October 19 to 23, the world gathers in Rome for the 54th session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS)*—a global platform dedicated to combating hunger and malnutrition, and to upholding the right to food. Discussions will focus on food security, coordinated responses to food crises, and sustainable food systems. The agenda will […]

If you go to bed in the early hours of the morning, or if you are chronically sleep-deprived for several days, your already exhausted body will react immediately—manifesting symptoms such as headaches, joint pain, digestive upset, or even the sudden onset of a runny nose. This is because sleep is directly linked to the health […]

US President Donald Trump—who generally opposes any regulatory restrictions on the development of artificial intelligence—stated during a meeting with executives from companies in the sector that “self-regulation is very important,” Agence France-Presse reported at the end of September. Trump also indicated that he would sign a document later that day, officially establishing the term “superintelligence” […]

A new tax on added sugar in France could lead to higher prices for sweet products. The measure was proposed by the government as part of the 2027 draft budget and has been approved by members of parliament. However, it has raised concerns among manufacturers. The new tax follows an existing levy on carbonated drinks […]

Why do some memories last a lifetime while others do not, and what is the connection to the stress hormone? There are memories that time easily erases: what we had for lunch last Tuesday, the color of a building we walked past, or the name of a passerby we happened to encounter. Then there are […]

For over four centuries, one play has stood apart from the official canon of William Shakespeare. It was published without an author’s name, and for decades, scholars have debated who wrote the text. Now, a new computer-based study offers a surprising answer. *Edward III* was likely the work of two of Elizabethan England’s greatest playwrights: […]

A rare newborn lamb, valued at up to $25,000, has gone missing from a farm in the Adelaide Hills, Australia. The owners suspect the animal may have been stolen. This is reported by ABC. Veterinarian and farm owner Madeleine Babos stated that the lamb was born last week but disappeared a few days later. She […]

While drinks may be prepared by human hands, an artificial intelligence system is in full control of an experimental café in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, the Associated Press reported in late July. San Francisco-based startup Andon Labs has placed an AI-powered agent named “Mona” at the helm of a café in Stockholm. The system, built […]

The production of organic, free-range eggs can have a climate impact nearly twice as great as that of eggs produced by caged hens. This is according to a new study published in the scientific journal *Royal Society Open Science*, as reported by the British newspaper *The Guardian*. The analysis indicates that if the entire egg […]

Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York’s Central Park could be discontinued starting June 1, 2028, under a bill supported by City Council member Zohran Mamdani and City Councilwoman Julie Menin, DPA reported, citing US media. The proposal calls for the gradual phasing out of the attraction, which has been part of the city’s tourism landscape […]

Nearly 183,000 giant tortoises inhabit the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. This is the highest number ever recorded for the species and the result of decades of conservation efforts. A new study shows that the population is healthy and remains relatively stable, though scientists warn that climate change and invasive animals continue to threaten its […]

They aren’t made of asphalt, have no traffic lights, and no cars drive on them. Yet, these unusual “highways” are already saving thousands of lives. In the Brazilian Amazon, conservationists have built rope bridges high up in the trees, allowing monkeys, sloths, and other jungle inhabitants to safely cross over the roads. The results are […]

Scientists have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to create the first dogs lacking a key protein that triggers allergic reactions in humans, the Associated Press reported two months ago. The study, published in *The CRISPR Journal*, describes how specialists from the US company Kindred Companion Sciences created two female Beagles—Bailey and Alfie. They “switched off” the […]

The study challenges prevailing views on the evolution of language A new study conducted by Hungarian researchers reveals that dogs can segment continuous speech into words—a capability previously observed only in humans. Hungarian researchers from Budapest have discovered that human speech changes the way dogs’ brains work, even though the animals cannot speak themselves. The […]

Thieves have stolen 30,000 bottles of wine with a total value of around €5 million from a prestigious Italian winery, Italian media report. Marchesi Antinori, one of Italy’s largest family-owned wineries, announced that the heist took place on October 3 at its warehouse in Tuscany while the company was preparing a shipment for overseas clients. […]

Whisky will be sent into space for the first time as part of an experiment to measure how the spirit ages in an environment beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Engineers in Scotland and Japan plan to launch Scotch on a rocket in 2028, sending a satellite containing samples of whisky and its key ingredients on a five-year […]

Vietnamese police have arrested 12 men accused of stealing nearly 2,700 cats during night-time raids in residential neighborhoods; the pets were taken to be slaughtered for food. Fur-removal machines, cat traps, and weighing scales were among the items confiscated during the investigation into the cat-theft gang in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamese police and state […]

A butcher was sentenced to 10 years in prison in one of Islam’s holiest cities in Iraq for selling pork to customers while passing it off as beef, AFP reported on 14th of September. Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council found the merchant guilty; he had been arrested for possessing 75 kilograms of pork in the city […]

Exactly one month ago, the world’s longest cruise set sailed from Rome. The world’s longest continuous scheduled cruise—that is precisely what *Explorations by Norwegian* offers. The *Regatta*, a ship with 348 cabins, departed from Rome; over the course of 371 days, it will circumnavigate the globe, visiting 220 ports across 62 countries. Although the first […]

Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may be linked to poorer brain health; researchers found higher brain age, smaller total brain volume, and more signs of vascular damage in people living in the most disadvantaged areas, Euronews reported on September 20. Where people live can leave a measurable mark on their brains, according to a new […]