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…
Psilocybin from mushrooms may slow aging, say scientists
Magic mushrooms as allies against aging Psilocybin, the active compound in so-called “magic mushrooms”, is increasingly associated with benefits far beyond hallucinations. New scientific findings suggest it may slow aging…
Young Creators Impress Jury: “Šumarak direkt” and “Bura” Win Media Literacy Film Contest
Primary School Winners: “Šumarak direkt” Takes First Prize The film Šumarak direkt won the primary school category of the Media Literacy Days film contest. Created by Nola Škrbec, Simona Sermazi…
Nikola Tesla as Inspiration for the Future: 169th Birthday Celebrated at Esplanade
Tesla’s Legacy: Scientist, Innovator, VisionaryOn the occasion of Nikola Tesla’s 169th birthday and the 12th Nikola Tesla Day – a celebration of science, technology and innovation – a ceremonial evening…
Half a Million at Thompson’s Concert: Collective Euphoria or Collective Amnesia?
The Surface and the Deeper Questions This weekend, more than half a million people gathered in Zagreb for a concert by singer Marko Perković Thompson. The event dominated media coverage:…
Ancient DNA Reveals Genetic Link Between Egypt and Mesopotamia
4,500-year-old genome offers new insight into Egyptian history DNA analysis of a man who lived during the era of the first pyramids in ancient Egypt revealed that around 20% of…
Croatia’s First Regional Pre-Incubation Center for Smart Industry to Be Built in Varaždin
FOI launches €6.1 million strategic project The Faculty of Organization and Informatics (FOI), part of the University of Zagreb, is beginning construction of the first Regional Pre-Incubation Center for Smart…