Interesting facts

Archaeologists open a Roman tomb in Al-Bahnasa with gold-tongued mummies and discover inside one of the mummies the first Greek literary text ever found in funerary practice.

Douglas Avila 13/05/2026 at 19:02

Science and Technology

Goodbye conventional washing machine: Washer and dryer with “heat pump” promises savings on electricity bills and less wear on clothes

Ruth Rodrigues 13/05/2026 at 18:56

Science and Technology

Chinese company launches the world’s first commercial piloted humanoid robot standing 2.7 meters tall, CEO personally demonstrated the equipment by demolishing walls with the mechanical arms during the presentation.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 13/05/2026 at 18:53

Mining

Mine in the Arctic Circle was about to close, but surprised by revealing a rare 158-carat, 2-billion-year-old yellow diamond.

Romário Pereira de Carvalho 13/05/2026 at 18:42

Science and Technology

A newly discovered asteroid will pass by Earth closer than the Moon next Monday, at just 90,000 kilometers from the planet, according to NASA calculations, with no risk of impact and with a live broadcast by the Virtual Telescope Project.

Bruno Teles 13/05/2026 at 18:37

Interesting facts

While common pumps require a motor, energy, and constant maintenance, a technology in the Philippines uses the power of water to supply rural communities in high-altitude regions.

Flavia Marinho 13/05/2026 at 18:34

Renewable Energy

Dongfang breaks world record and manufactures 26 MW wind turbine in China with 137-meter blades that spin so slowly they appear stationary on the horizon.

Douglas Avila 13/05/2026 at 18:32

Science and Technology

While asphalt-covered cities in the U.S. debate where to find land for solar energy, a study shows that Walmart could generate 11.1 GW just by covering its 3,571 parking lots.

Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges 13/05/2026 at 18:30

Science and Technology

Most people believe in at least one of the 6 most common health myths, reveals a global survey with 16,000 people in 16 countries; trust in doctors plummets, use of AI explodes, and experts warn of the dangerous advance of misinformation in health.

Alisson Ficher 13/05/2026 at 18:18

Interesting facts

The safest city in Brazil is located in the interior of São Paulo, 85 km from the capital, and impresses with record safety, a tradition in purple fig cultivation, neighborhoods surrounded by nature, and a high standard of quality of life.

Alisson Ficher 13/05/2026 at 18:16

Automotive

Electric cars that promised 500 km are starting to lose up to 200 km after remote updates, and owners accuse manufacturers of “silently” locking batteries to prevent overheating.

Débora Araújo 13/05/2026 at 18:14

Economy

Supermarkets closed on Sundays in Brazil: owner of the 4th largest chain in the country advocates for the permanent end of operations, reveals a 10% drop in turnover, and claims that the measure could solve the crisis with 4,000 open positions in the sector.

Alisson Ficher 13/05/2026 at 18:12