Humans could have as many as 33 senses
Barry Smith, School of Advanced Study, University of London Stuck in front of our screens all day, we often ignore our senses beyond sound and vision. And yet they are…
Biophobia: why some people hate nature – and what you can do about it
Johan Kjellberg Jensen, Lund University We’re constantly told that spending time in nature is good for the body and the mind alike. A large body of research shows multiple health…
Student Numbers in Cyprus Schools Rise Nearly 5%
The number of students attending primary and secondary schools in Cyprus rose by 4.7% in the 2023–2024 academic year, according to new data from the Statistical Service, Cypriot media reported.…
Turkey Warns Businesses Against Using Minimum Wage Hike to Raise Prices
Turkey’s Trade Ministry will take administrative and legal action against businesses that use the 2026 minimum wage increase as a pretext for excessive price hikes. The ministry issued the warning…
Automotive Sector Leads Turkey’s Exports With $41.5 Billion
Turkey’s automotive industry was the country’s top‑exporting sector last year, reaching $41.5 billion in overseas sales, according to data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM). Chemicals ranked second with $31.9…
China’s five green economy challenges in 2026
Chee Meng Tan, University of Nottingham As China heads into the new year it will start rolling out its 15th five‑year plan, this one is for 2026-2030. Beijing is doubling…
Trump’s new world order is taking shape in Venezuela. Five keys to understanding the US military attacks
Juan Luis Manfredi, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha On the back of every dollar bill, the phrase Novus Ordo Seclorum (“New order of the ages”) hints at the principle guiding the…
Cyprus: Vehicle license renewals begin next week
Drivers in Cyprus must renew vehicle licenses for 2026 between Jan. 7 and March 11. Licenses can be renewed for periods of three to 12 months. After the deadline, owners…
What do trees remember?
Estrella Luna-Diez, University of Birmingham; Anne-Marie Culhane, University of Exeter, and Bruno Barcante Ladvocat Cintra, University of Birmingham The Feanedock Oak stands out so clearly in Derbyshire’s section of the…
Researchers develop genetic method to separate male, female mosquitoes
Israeli, German and French scientists have unveiled a genetic technique that makes it easier to distinguish male from female mosquitoes, a step they say could strengthen global efforts to curb…