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Vietnam has approved a new Russian developed cancer immunotherapy called Pembroria, a treatment that uses the body’s own immune system to target cancer cells.
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Canada has created one of the first working versions of a quantum internet by linking several cities through a communication system that uses entangled light particles. Instead of relying on standard encryption, the network sends quantum keys that break the moment anyone tries to intercept them.
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In a period of intense drought, priests in a small community carried out an old ritual by holding a symbolic wedding between two frogs. The ceremony was done with blessings and chants as villagers gathered in the hope that the act would bring much needed rain.
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
In the wild, a mother rabbit lives under constant pressure to keep her litter safe. Predators are always nearby and even small changes in the environment can threaten her newborns. When she senses that a baby is sick, weak, or unlikely to survive, she may eat it.
November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Spanish border officers stopped a vehicle entering the Ceuta enclave and found a man hidden inside the hollow space behind the dashboard. He had been squeezed among wires and insulation panels in an attempt to enter Spain from Morocco without being detected.
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Many people assume plastic cutting boards are safer, but research shows a very different picture. Studies have found that wooden boards have natural antibacterial behavior. The tiny pores in the wood draw bacteria inside and trap them where they cannot survive.
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A young boy from rural Yunnan named Wang Fuman became known across the world as Ice Boy after he walked about 5 kilometers through biting cold to reach school for his final exam.
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Two friends from Wisconsin kept a promise that most people would have forgotten. In 1992, Thomas Cook and Joseph Feeney shook hands on a simple agreement. If either of them ever won the Powerball, they would share the prize.
November 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Brazil uses a remarkable policy called Redemption Through Reading, allowing inmates to shorten their prison time by four days for every approved book they finish.
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Icelandic horses are one of the world’s purest breeds, protected by strict laws that prevent them from returning once they leave Iceland. This rule safeguards them from foreign diseases and keeps their ancient bloodline unchanged.
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
China has begun launching next generation ten gigabit broadband in major cities, creating one of the fastest internet networks in the world. These new fiber systems allow users to download a full four K movie in less than twenty seconds, showing how far home internet has advanced.
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Japan has updated its national island count and revealed thousands more than anyone realized. A new digital mapping project by the Geospatial Information Authority found more than fourteen thousand islands within the country’s territory.
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Recent surveys show a sharp rise in the number of young men reporting no sexual activity. Data from the General Social Survey reveals that male virginity among men under thirty has nearly tripled over the past decade, climbing from 10 percent in 2008 to 28 percent by 2018.
November 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Frisson is the sudden wave of chills or goosebumps some people feel when music, art, or a powerful moment strikes the right emotional chord. It’s a physical response to deep emotional connection, often triggered by a dramatic note change, a moving lyric, or an inspiring speech.
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 shocked investigators when a passenger’s iPhone, sucked out of the cabin during a mid air panel blowout, was later found on the ground still working. Despite falling nearly sixteen thousand feet, the device had no cracks and powered on immediately.
November 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Steven Pruitt is one of the most influential contributors in Wikipedia’s history. Since 2004, he has edited over a third of all English Wikipedia articles and has personally created more than thirty three thousand pages.
November 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Surabaya, Indonesia has introduced one of the most creative recycling programs in the world. Instead of paying with money, residents can board city buses by handing in plastic waste. Five plastic bottles or ten plastic cups are enough to earn a two hour ticket.
November 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Each year, the Netherlands sends twenty thousand tulips to Canada as a living symbol of gratitude rooted in history. During World War Two, Canadian forces played a major role in liberating the Netherlands from occupation, and Canada also sheltered the Dutch royal family in exile.
November 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Commercial airplanes are designed to glide long distances even if every engine stops working. At typical cruising altitude, a jet can glide roughly 80 to 100 miles without power, using airflow over the wings to stay aloft.
November 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Denmark has redefined what fast food employment can look like. McDonald’s workers there earn about 22 dollars an hour and receive benefits that include six weeks of paid vacation, life insurance, maternity leave, and a pension plan.
November 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Scientists say that even a small amount of light in your room can interrupt the deep stages of sleep that your brain needs to recover. Light from a phone screen, a streetlamp outside, or a television reduces melatonin, the hormone that helps your mind rest and reset.
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
London holds a rare distinction among global capitals. With more than eight million trees spread across its streets, gardens, and parks, the city is now recognized as the largest urban forest on Earth.
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
South Korea has introduced grocery bags made from rice that offer a simple and sustainable alternative to plastic. These bags are created from rice starch and plant based materials, making them strong enough for everyday use while remaining completely safe for the environment.
November 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Cold water swimming is emerging as a powerful natural therapy for mental health. A study from University College London found that regular exposure to cold water can ease symptoms of depression and anxiety, in some cases even more effectively than antidepressant drugs.
November 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
A shocking case has unsettled both investigators and mental health experts. The suspect, linked to two violent deaths, claimed he acted under the orders of a cockroach.
November 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM