Quote of the day by Socrates: 'Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is...' - Ancient Greek philosopher's life lesson on contentment, materialism and the hidden cost of chasing luxury, wealth and possessions in the pursuit of happinessQuote of the day by Socrates: The wisdom of Socrates, an ancient Greek philosopher, transcends time through his emphasis on critical inquir...
Quote of the day by Epicurus, author of Lettera sulla felicità: 'Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among...' Life lessons from ancient Greek philosopher on gratitude and contentmentQuote of the day by Epicurus (Author of Lettera sulla felicità): Epicurus' ancient wisdom teaches us to appreciate what we have. He advised...
In 1997, HMCS Saskatchewan was sunk off Nanaimo; 448 days later divers recorded 46 taxa, including 9 molluscs and 7 echinodermsIn British Columbia, artificial reefs are transforming the marine landscape, demonstrating swift colonization by diverse marine species wit...
Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...
Quote of the day by Confucius: 'To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to...' - Chinese philosopher’s timeless lesson on letting go of resentment, protecting your peace and refusing to let past hurts control your lifeConfucius, the revered ancient Chinese philosopher, highlighted the significance of personal integrity and moral behavior. His teachings re...
18 tombs dating back 2,000 years revealed 24 golden tongues inside the mouths of the dead — In 2026, archaeologists uncovered the bizarre purpose behind the ancient Egyptian ritualThe burials date to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods of ancient Egypt, spanning roughly 322 B.C. to A.D. 395. This places the ritual more th...
17-year-old Pennsylvania student develops promising pancreatic cancer test that correctly detects 87% of cases and rules out disease in 87.5% of peopleA 17-year-old student from Pennsylvania has developed a promising blood-based method for detecting pancreatic cancer by using magnetic nano...
Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'He who has peace of mind disturbs...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on inner balance, hard work, self-disturbance, peace, kindness and external harmonyQuote of the day by Epicurus, “He who has peace of mind disturbs neither himself nor another,” explains how inner calm can affect daily lif...
A century after Goscinny’s birth, Asterix remains a witty guide to resisting authorityOn René Goscinny’s birth centenary, Asterix remains a powerful reflection on resistance to authority. Through humour, the comics explore pr...
How a 1,300-foot-high Italian hill town with roots in the 8th century BC was abandoned, then found a second life in James Bond’s 'Quantum of Solace'Craco, an ancient Italian town, faced abandonment due to geological instability and landslides. Economic hardship also pushed many resident...
Dhoot Transmission IPO Day 3: GMP signals strong 29% listing gain. What are analysts saying?Dhoot Transmission IPO saw 74 times oversubscription on the final day of bidding, with the issue seeing strong investor interest and a grey...
Metal detectorists found one Bronze Age gold torc in an English field; then unearthed two more, with the rare trio expected to be worth hundreds of thousandsWhile metal detecting in a serene countryside field, two friends stumbled upon three remarkable gold torcs, valued at over $400,000. Dating...
Jharkhand students warn of massive Assembly march on August 10Student leader Ravindra Paswan warned of a massive protest on August 10. He accused the government of trying to divide the ongoing movement...
Quote of the Day by Sun Tzu: ‘If you sit by a river long enough, the body of your enemy will float by’ - The Art of War on why, when betrayal hurts, moving on can be the strongest revengeAllowing consequences to unfold offers a strategic advantage over immediate retaliation. Patience creates distance and allows facts to emer...
A 7,000-year-old discovery in Norway shows Stone Age people were shaping ecosystems long before farmingAncient fish traps reveal Stone Age hunter-gatherers introduced brown trout into Norway's isolated Lake Tesse. These communities deliberate...
Quote of the Day by Euripides: ‘When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must…’ - Why true goodness begins with sharing another's painBetrayal inflicts deep emotional wounds, often leaving individuals feeling isolated and numb. True healing emerges from the presence of oth...
Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Excellence is not a gift, but a skill that takes practice' - A timeless life lesson on how excellence comes from actions, not talent by the famous Greek philosopherAristotle's Quote of the day reminds us that excellence is not something people are born with but something they build through consistent a...