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Ear popping during flights is a natural response to altitude changes caused by pressure differences between the middle ear and the environment. Audiologist Patricia Gaffney explains the role of the Eustachian tube and offers tips to ease discomfort during air travel.
Su Filindeu, a Sardinian pasta known as 'threads of God,' is considered the rarest pasta worldwide due to its painstaking preparation. Passed down by a few women for centuries, the craft faces extinction, raising questions about tradition preservation and culinary commodification.
A 183-million-year-old ichthyosaur fin fossil reveals unique cartilage structures and serrations that may have reduced swimming noise by up to 10 decibels, suggesting these marine reptiles hunted with stealth in Jurassic seas.
An international team has, for the first time, observed the earliest stage of planet formation around a star other than the Sun. Using JWST and ALMA, researchers detected solidifying hot minerals in the protoplanetary disc of HOPS-315, providing new insights into our Solar System's origins.
For nearly a decade, college students and scholars have digitized 795 poems embedded in The Tale of Genji, the world’s oldest novel. This unique project reveals the rich poetic traditions of 11th-century Japan and offers new ways to engage with this literary masterpiece.
A 54-pound Martian meteorite, the largest known piece of Mars on Earth, sold at Sotheby’s for $5.3 million. This rare olivine-microgabbroic shergottite offers invaluable insights into Mars’ geology and highlights the challenges of studying extraterrestrial materials.
After decades, a rare erotic Roman mosaic stolen during World War II has been repatriated to Italy. Dating between 100 BCE and 100 CE, the mosaic depicts intimate lovers and was likely looted by a Nazi officer. Its return symbolizes healing from cultural plundering.
In Shenzhen, 41 autonomous delivery robots tested subway rides to restock 7-Eleven stores, using AI and lidar technology to navigate complex urban logistics, aiming to reduce delivery times and labor costs amid a growing trend of robotic integration in public spaces.
The NanoPhone offers a credit card-sized smartphone experience with dual SIM support, 4G, Wi-Fi, front and rear cameras, and Android 10. Priced at $109.99 (45% off), it suits minimalist lifestyles, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a lightweight, capable device.