Cyborg roaches may be able to save lives after earthquakes
An international team of scientists created a solar charger to remotely control insects searching for people buried under the rubble
Dolphins: An unexpected ability to forge alliances and avoid conflict
Several studies show that these marine mammals can harmoniously join unfamiliar pods and make up to 50 new ‘friends’
The search for justice in Venezuela
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The crisis in the country cannot be resolved without first addressing serious human rights abuses
‘Once in a generation’ discovery of 3,300-year-old burial cave made in Israel
The site, found by accident to the south of Tel Aviv, contains almost 100 ceramic and bronze artifacts and dates to the era of Pharoah Ramesses II
How long should you wait to rebuild your life after the death of a spouse?
In some countries, society frowns upon widows who find a new partner ‘too soon.’ Experts insist that there is no ideal period of mourning
Can masturbation abstinence make you more of a man? The far right thinks so, and support is growing
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Theories claiming that lower sexual activity increases testosterone levels have been adopted by reactionary circles, who promote them as a way to recover a manhood they consider lost
From Kate Middleton to Meghan Markle: How the royal ladies used jewelry to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth
The Princess of Wales chose two pieces of great symbolic importance, while the Duchess of Sussex selected earrings personally gifted to her by the monarch
Brad Pitt makes debut as sculptor at Finnish art gallery
The actor made a surprise appearance alongside Australian musician Nick Cave and British artist Thomas Houseago. ‘To me it’s about self-reflection. It’s about where I have gotten it wrong in my relationships, where I am complicit,’ he said
Serial podcast murder case: Judge overturns Adnan Syed’s conviction
The 41-year-old, who has spent more than 20 years behind bars, has been released into house arrest after prosecutors said an investigation had turned up two ‘alternative suspects’
Federal Reserve expected to raise rates to highest level since 2008
Chairman Jerome Powell could apply a 0.75 percentage point hike in a bid to cool inflation, while some observers say the increase will be as high as one entire point
What’s the probability of three earthquakes hitting Mexico City on the date September 19?
The capital was hit by a quake on Monday, on the same day that it was struck by the deadly 1985 and 2017 disasters. Experts say the likelihood of this happening is between 0.000751% and 0.00000024%
From Maria to Fiona: The hurricane nightmare returns to Puerto Rico
More than a million people remain without power on the anniversary of the tropical cyclone that brought destruction to the US territory in 2017
How Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia’s fearless founder, turned an outdoor clothing brand into a political phenomenon
The entrepreneur, now legendary for announcing that his company will donate all of its profits to saving the planet, makes products that appeal to seasoned mountain climbers and fashionistas alike
An interview with Juan Manuel Santos, Colombia’s former president
The Nobel Peace Prize winner and ex-president sat down with EL PAÍS to discuss, among other things, Venezuela and Nicaragua, ending drug prohibition and Colombia’s ongoing peace process