Science
November 13, 2025

Scientists Have Discovered the World’s Oldest Ice, Dating Back 6 Million Years

A team of U.S. scientists working with the Center for Oldest Ice Exploration (COLDEX) have discovered the world’s oldest directly dated ice and air. Unearthed in the Allan Hills region of East Antarctica, the ice and the air bubbles trapped within date back an astonishing 6 million years, according to a study published last month in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Health
November 12, 2025

New Study Says That Going to Art Galleries Can Improve Your Health and Wellness

Art is and has long been valued for the emotional response it elicits. Now, researchers have proof that viewing original art not only evokes a myriad of feelings, but it also restores and improves mental and long-term physical health. A new study by King’s College London has discovered evidence that viewing original art in galleries can improve stress levels and overall health. It is paving the way for the integration of art and wellbeing.

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Environment
November 11, 2025

Man Collects Discarded Fishing Nets and Recycles Them Into Nylon Filaments for 3D Printing

Fishing nets are a necessary tool for fishermen around the world. But sadly, many of them end up in landfills, at best, and polluting the oceans, at worst. A man named Ian Falconer had experienced this firsthand. Hailing from Cornwall in the UK, he lived in a place known for its thriving fishing industry. Heartbroken after seeing discarded nets around the harbor near his home, he set out to find a solution.

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