Kim Jong Un and senior Moscow officials pledged to expand long-term co-operation
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North Korea opens museum to honour soldiers killed fighting for Russia
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This one change to your exercise routine could add years to your life
Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activities could be one of the most effective ways to extend lifespan, according to research published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine. The findings suggest the relationship is not simply about doing more exercise. Instead, benefits appear to…
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Prosecute Russian-sponsored saboteurs, Estonia tells Europe
Countries must do more to deter Moscow from recruiting people to carry out attacks, says Estonian spy chief
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The science of hosting the perfect dinner party
You don’t have to be Martha Stewart to host a successful dinner party. Sure, it helps to know your way around the kitchen—but…
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40 Years After the Meltdown, War Layers Another Disaster on Chernobyl
Vines twirl through the broken windows of long-abandoned homes, where the detritus of lives interrupted by disaster are still scattered about: children’s shoes, dishes, coats hanging on pegs, all covered in lichen and dust.
The ghost towns of the Chernobyl exclusion zone in northern Ukraine…
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Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds
A new study from the Medical University of South Carolina is raising fresh concerns about fish oil supplements, especially for people who experience repeated mild traumatic brain injuries. Writing in the journal Cell Reports, researchers report that these widely used supplements, often promoted…
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Graphene kills harmful bacteria “superbugs” but spares human cells
Hygiene is essential for everyday items that come into close contact with the body, including clothing, masks, and toothbrushes. Scientists have now uncovered how graphene can selectively eliminate bacteria while leaving human cells unharmed. This discovery points to a new class of antibacterial…
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40 Years Ago, a Nuclear Catastrophe at Chernobyl
The reactor exploded early on April 26, 1986, sending a column of fire and radioactive debris high above the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Soviet Union.
The fallout settled over the streets, schools and playgrounds of nearby cities like Pripyat. Trace amounts of particles were eventually…
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Vladimir Putin’s regime turns on book publishers
Kremlin crackdown targets even loyal publishing houses
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