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A shark fin rising ominously out of the water. A giant, toothy mouth emerging from the depths. The mystery of what’s hiding in the deep...

THE CORAL BLEACHING CRISIS      The planet is currently undergoing of the most extensive and severe coral bleaching event ever recorded....

In the past couple of years, New Delhi has initiated a revolutionary endeavour of rejuvenating and reviving its cityscape. The city once...

April isn’t sunshine and sardines only — although they hold center stage. It is, though, when Lisbon’s international cuisine really hits ...

Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón, known as only Frida Khalo was born on the 6th of July 1907.  Her father was a German...

Nowadays the internet is overflowing with advice on how to be most productive. That is why in this article I’ll share...

French companies shocked to receive letters from the U.S. embassy in Paris, demanding they follow Trump administration’s ‘Anti-DEI’...

In this article, I will be talking about the recent blackout that happened across Europe, its impact, possible causes,...

Artificial intelligence, also known as AI, is changing the way we do things a lot, especially in politics and journalism. Just like young...

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World weren’t just marvels of architecture—they also reflect how deeply connected ancient Mediterranean...

Donald Trump’s 90-day freeze of on all foreign humanitarian assistance has triggered a catastrophic crisis in Sudan, a country enduring...

Introduction  February is known as Black History Month. The reasoning behind this is because it has the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and...

Laïcité is the principle of separation from church and state, and is a particular type of political ideology of secularism, particular to...

Inflation, rising costs of living, higher rates of youth unemployment, and underemployment are all issues and economic trends that affect...

Lisbon, Portugal – In a major step   toward addressing Portugal’s housing crisis, the Lisbon Metropolitan Area has received a green light...

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges, and it’s making the weather dangerous and very irregular, which harms biomes, and puts...

Lisbon has always had a strong coffee culture. For decades, locals have gathered in traditional cafés, sipping on small but strong bicas...

Under the spotlight, the stage came alive with laughter, drama, and the unmistakable energy of students from Y7 to Y13 bringing their...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the education landscape by providing various learning experiences, improving teaching...

Living in Lisbon offers a vibrant lifestyle with its stunning architecture, rich culture, and beautiful landscapes. We know that staying...

As Black History Month progresses, art exhibitions are globally presenting impactful tributes to the heritage and contributions of black...

Animal Testing – Ethical or Not?     In medicine, animal testing has been gaining recognition, with constant debate regarding the...

Caravaggio, born Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio in 1571, emerged from the tumultuous shadows of late Renaissance Italy to redefine the...

The Cinematic Greatness at the End of the Year   With the festive season just around the corner, the time is high when the big screen...

“The situation wasn’t perfect, but it was improving”, words from a young Afghan woman who escaped her home country, with the support of...

Figure 1 :(Sunlight Recovery, 2023) “Excessive drinking is responsible for more than 4,300 deaths per year among underage...

The controlling restr ictions on women’s right to education in Afghanistan reached a new and deeply concerning milestone on December 3rd,...

(image of Io) (NASA, 2024)  NASA’s Juno spacecraft has found groundbreaking data during its close flybys of Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io ,...

The famous song by “ No Doubt   I’m just a gir l ” represents the trouble of being girl back in the 90s when the internet was first...

The 76th anniversary of Human Rights Day on December 10th, 2024, captivated people worldwide with its powerful messages, inspiring...

Holiday Shopping Trends: Analysis of consumer behaviour during the holiday season, focusing on sustainable and local shopping  As...

As we embrace the magic of the holiday season in 2024, celebrations reflect the diversity of cultures, traditions, and faiths that define...

The NHL Winter Classic is back, and for 2025, hockey fans are super excited for this thrilling outdoor show as the Boston Bruins team...

Figure 1  - Fares restaurant in Lisbon (Tripadvisor, 2022)     Lisbon is well-known for its delicious Portuguese cuisine, but if...

When we talk about the exploration of a place, we visualize weeks of travel with unending attractions, along with crammed schedules....

Lisbon, Portugal   As we are creeping into december, many portugal residents are searching for festive activities to do during this...

Australia is no stranger to odd animals. For example, the platypus is an Australian native animal so strange, scientists thought it was a...

When Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Kurdish woman, died in the custody of Iran's morality police in September 2022, it ignited an...

Figure 1  - Best rooftops in Lisbon (Lisbonlux, 2023)´   Lisbon, with its iconic hills, shimmering river views, and sun-kissed streets,...

Killers of the Flower Moon  is a phenomenal 2023 historical crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese. And it is based on the gripping...

If you are a clothes and fashion lover, I think you found the right article!  Now that fall has begun, there are some new fashion...

In October 2023, the United States decided on a new speaker of the house of representatives, which was Mike Johnson. This position is one...

Image of COP29 advertisement (United Nations, 2024)  The COP29 summit in Azerbaijan is being criticized for failing to deliver meaningful...

The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, took place in Dubai from November 30 to December 13, 2023. This summit...

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries related to finance and entertainment, it is also extending the frontier...

OpenAI has recently unveiled remarkable advancements in their flagship AI model, GPT-4, marking a new chapter in artificial intelligence...

Introduction  Apple recently revealed its latest M3 chip series, including the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, designed to power the new apple...

With fall already here, and winter coming up, in the following guide I included three recipes to try out this cozy season. You will find...

Autumn in Lisbon is a hidden gem for travelers, offering compassionate weather, golden scenery, and fewer tourists. This is the perfect...

Have an unforgettable flying experience from November 7-13 in Portalegre.  The 27th International Hot Air Balloon Festival, the largest...