Our history is not what we thought: trace of civilization found from 2.75 million years ago
Humans used the same stone tools for 300,000 years Researchers at the Namorotukunan site in East Africa have discovered that early humans, 2.75 million years ago, continuously used the same…
Quantum Physics in the Garden: Plants as a Bridge Between Science and the Universe
At first sight, a garden looks simple: soil, water, sunlight, and a bit of care from the gardener. Yet if we look deeper, we enter a world that goes beyond…
Why Saying No Is So Hard – and How Setting Boundaries Protects Our Mental Health
The Word We Least Like to Say At first glance, “no” is one of the simplest words in the English language: short, clear, and seemingly straightforward. Yet in practice, it…
Young Croats from the Diaspora Cleaned Vransko Lake and Explored Their Roots
Two weeks of volunteering, language learning, and cultural exchangeTwenty-four young people of Croatian heritage from countries including Canada, Australia, the USA, the UK, North Macedonia, and others, spent two weeks…
Verbal Abuse in Childhood Leaves Mental Scars That Don’t Fade
Words can wound as deeply as violenceChildren who grow up being insulted, shamed, or constantly criticized are more likely to face emotional instability, social withdrawal, and poor mental health as…
Waldog the Robot Dog Raises Awareness for Animal Rights in Monterrey
In the streets of Monterrey, Mexico, a robotic dog named Waldog is turning heads and starting conversations. About the size of a beagle, Waldog uses artificial intelligence to walk, run,…
30 Young Kestrels Raised in Kopački Rit Thanks to Artificial Nests
In Croatia’s Kopački Rit Nature Park, 30 young kestrels – a strictly protected falcon species – have successfully been raised over the past three years thanks to artificial nests. The…
7000 Steps a Day: New Science Reveals Dramatic Health Benefits
People who walk 7000 steps a day have a significantly lower risk of serious health problems, according to the largest meta-analysis of existing evidence published in The Lancet Public Health,…
Films Under the Stars and a Baby Lasagna Concert: Vrboska Turns into a Film Paradise on Hvar!
The second edition of the Vrboska Boutique Film Festival (VFF) will take place from August 1 to 4 in a pop-up cinema in front of the Fortress in Hvar. Visitors…
Croatian Tourism and Wildlife: Can Hospitality Go Hand in Hand with Respect for Nature?
Croatia is renowned for its pristine nature, rich biodiversity, and unique encounters with wildlife. However, these encounters can sometimes cross the line of what is acceptable. As highlighted by the…