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An Iconic Puzzle Comes Home as Production of the Rubik’s Cube Returns to Hungary

Varieties Hungarian architect and inventor Ernő Rubik attends the opening event of Rubik's Cube production line of the Jasz-Plasztik plastic processing company in Jaszbereny, Hungary, 10 November 2026. (EPA)

An Iconic Puzzle Comes Home as Production of the Rubik’s Cube Returns to Hungary

More than half a century ago, a Hungarian architect, sculptor and professor invented what would become one of the world's most popular and beloved puzzles…

Varieties SpaceX's mega rocket Starship is stacked and prepared for a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. (AP)

SpaceX Starship Test to Attempt First-Ever Spaceship ‘Catch'

Elon Musk's SpaceX was poised Friday to carry out its latest test of the world's biggest and most powerful rocket, the Starship, with plans for a…

Varieties Traffic moves on a smoggy morning as air pollution spikes in New Delhi, India, November 13, 2026. (Reuters)

Delhi Overtakes Lahore as World’s Most Polluted City as Air Quality Drops

India's capital Delhi overtook Lahore in Pakistan to become the world's most polluted city on Friday, with air quality reaching hazardous levels and visibility…

Varieties The findings confirm that meowing is not simply an involuntary expression of emotion, but can be an audience-directed form of communication. (Getty Images)

Study Reveals Why Cats Meow More Around Humans

Domestic cats meow differently depending on whether their human caretakers are present in the room or not, scientists confirm in a new study published by The…

Varieties  Ziad Tabarra, right, holds falafel sandwiches made with finely ground fava beans at his family's shop in Beirut's Hamra district, Lebanon, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. (AP)

This Beirut Family Has Sold Falafel for 100 Years, Through War and Crisis. It Has No Plan to Stop

For more than a century, the Tabbara family has been serving up falafel to Beirut’s residents. Their business, which predates Lebanon’s founding, has…


Varieties NASA Seeks Students' Help in Dwarf Exploration

NASA Seeks Students' Help in Dwarf Exploration

Who hasn't dreamt of fleeing to the stars? Especially now, with most of us confined to limited spaces and overwhelmed with the tragic news of the novel…

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Varieties Smart Toilet to Detect Signs of Diseases

Smart Toilet to Detect Signs of Diseases

US researchers have developed a new smart toilet that can detect the signs of different diseases by analyzing stool and urine. The smart toilet, created by…

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Varieties Jordanian Judoka Stays in Shape during Lockdown by Lifting Little Sister

Jordanian Judoka Stays in Shape during Lockdown by Lifting Little Sister

With no access to gym equipment during the lockdown in Jordan, Olympic hopeful judoka Hadeel Alami has hit upon an unorthodox way to stay in peak condition -…

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Varieties A History of Solitude by David Vincent; A Biography of Loneliness by Fay Bound Alberti – Review

A History of Solitude by David Vincent; A Biography of Loneliness by Fay Bound Alberti – Review

Solitude is not the same as loneliness. Lonely people feel the need for company, while solitary types seek to escape it. The neatest definition of loneliness,…

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Varieties Amid Virus, This Year’s Easter is Like No Other

Amid Virus, This Year’s Easter is Like No Other

Christians around the world celebrated Easter at a distance on Sunday, with most churches closed and family gatherings canceled amid wide-ranging coronavirus…

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Varieties Prominent Iraqi Architect Rifat Chadirji Passes Away

Prominent Iraqi Architect Rifat Chadirji Passes Away

Iraqi architect Rifat Chadirji has died in London at the of age 93. Only those who are familiar of his achievements know the print that Chadirji has left…

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Varieties Horse Carriages Deliver Meals to the Elderly in Vienna

Horse Carriages Deliver Meals to the Elderly in Vienna

After halting their tourist tours, Vienna's horse-drawn carriages are now delivering food to the elderly. The carriages, or "Fiaker" as they are called in…

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Varieties 29 Million-Year-Old Coquí Fossil Discovered in Puerto Rico

29 Million-Year-Old Coquí Fossil Discovered in Puerto Rico

US researchers have unearthed a fossil arm bone from a coquí frog, also known as rain frog, dating back to 29 million years. According to a study, which was…

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Varieties Facebook Launches New App for Couples

Facebook Launches New App for Couples

Facebook launched a new social app for couples called "Tuned" that allows partners to chat, share photos, music and have a timeline of shared memories between…

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Varieties ICANN Warns From 100,000 Websites Carrying out Coronavirus-related Scams

ICANN Warns From 100,000 Websites Carrying out Coronavirus-related Scams

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has warned from the spread of cyber scams exploiting coronavirus fears. In March, at least…

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Varieties Herbish Appointed CEO of Saudi Heritage Commission

Herbish Appointed CEO of Saudi Heritage Commission

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has appointed Dr. Jasir Al-Herbish as CEO of the Heritage Commission. The appointment comes in…

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Varieties Michael Jackson's White Glove Sold for £85,000 at Auction

Michael Jackson's White Glove Sold for £85,000 at Auction

Michael Jackson's iconic crystal-studded white glove has sold for more than £85,000 at an auction in Texas. According to The Sun, the anonymous buyer received…

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Varieties Bicycles Help Maintain Better Social Distancing

Bicycles Help Maintain Better Social Distancing

If you have to leave the house for compelling reasons, there is no better option than a bicycle, according to health experts, especially amid the "stay home"…

Varieties Tests on Cold War Bombs Help Determine Shark Age

Tests on Cold War Bombs Help Determine Shark Age

The age of sharks and the experiments on the Cold War bombs may not seem related. However, a recent study, published Monday in the Frontiers in Marine Science…

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Varieties School Closures Will Have Little Impact on COVID-19 Control, Review Finds

School Closures Will Have Little Impact on COVID-19 Control, Review Finds

School closures do not tend to help contain the spread of infections during outbreaks of disease such as COVID-19, but will have a big impact on how societies…

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Varieties Water to Submerge 30 International Airports by 2100

Water to Submerge 30 International Airports by 2100

The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that the sea level could rise by as much as 1 meter by 2100, or just over 3 feet. It based…

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Varieties Study: Sponges Could Help Treat Cervical Cancer

Study: Sponges Could Help Treat Cervical Cancer

Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have found that Manzamine A, a natural product derived from sponges found in Manado Bay, Indonesia, can…

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Varieties India Newborn Twins Named Corona and Covid

India Newborn Twins Named Corona and Covid

A couple in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have named their newborn twins Corona and Covid. The twins — a boy and a girl — were born during the ongoing 21…

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Varieties  New Dinosaurs Species Named After Moroccan Scientist

New Dinosaurs Species Named After Moroccan Scientist

Scientists at the University of Portsmouth have discovered three new species of pterosaur that lived in Morocco in the past. Pterosaurs are the less well…

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Varieties 'Art Jameel' Releases First Guide for Children on Coronavirus in Arabic

'Art Jameel' Releases First Guide for Children on Coronavirus in Arabic

As part of an initiative aimed at raising children's awareness on coronavirus, Art Jameel, an independent organization that supports arts, education and…

Varieties Keepers, Animals Keep Each Other Company at Cairo's Shuttered Zoo

Keepers, Animals Keep Each Other Company at Cairo's Shuttered Zoo

The chimpanzees, lions and hippos of Cairo’s zoo are getting a rare spell of peace and quiet alone with their keepers as a closure caused by the coronavirus…

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Varieties Google Data Shines Light on Whether Coronavirus Lockdowns Worldwide are Working

Google Data Shines Light on Whether Coronavirus Lockdowns Worldwide are Working

Alphabet Inc’s Google has published charts showing how the coronavirus has brought hard-hit Italy to a standstill, led to runs on grocery stores around the…

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Varieties Palestinian Baker Goes Viral After Inventing 'Corona Cake'  Design

Palestinian Baker Goes Viral After Inventing 'Corona Cake' Design

As the world tries to raise awareness everyday over the risks of coronavirus, Palestinian baker Eyad Abu Rezqa had his own plans to convince people to stay at…

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Varieties Mobile Homes to Isolate Homeless Patients in Los Angeles

Mobile Homes to Isolate Homeless Patients in Los Angeles

The authority in Los Angeles County, where housing is expensive, has decided to isolate homeless COVID-19 patients in a mobile home park with an ocean view…

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