The Earth will reach its furthest point from the Sun on July 6, an annual astronomical event called aphelion. The planet is about 152.1 million kilometers from the sun, about 5 million kilometers farther than it was in early January. However, despite the distance, it will still be summer in the Northern Hemisphere and temperatures … Read more
Spanish endurance athlete and mountaineer Beatriz Flamini spent 500 days alone in a cave 230 feet below the surface, without sunlight, clocks, or direct human contact, all in the name of science. This first-of-its-kind experiment aims to understand how long-term isolation affects the human brain, body and perception of time. Flamini has been isolated from … Read more
For decades, archaeologists have suspected that the strange landscapes hidden in the Spanish Pyrenees are more than just a product of nature. Deep trenches, man-made canyons, and vast excavation areas hint at the forgotten stories of humanity buried beneath the mountain. Now, researchers have confirmed that this Guilleteres d’All site in northeastern Spain was a … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered a rare, 2,000-year-old Roman artifact known as the “Berlanga Cup” in the soil of the La Cerrada de Arroyo site in Soria, Spain. Made of bronze, this cup is a very rare example of the “Hadrian’s Wall Series” of vessels, which were often decorated with decorative enamel work and inscriptions identifying the … Read more
Worried mother of University of Alabama student James Paul Gracie A heartfelt appeal for help in locating a son reported missing in Spain. University of Alabama student James Gracie reported missing in Spain. (Teresa Gracie) According to Theresa Gracie, James, who is from Elmhurst, Ill., had been visiting friends who were currently studying in Elmhurst, … Read more
UK tightens entry rules for dual passport holders, sending families into panic Britain’s controversial new border system is due to come into force on February 25, 2026, drawing sharp criticism from campaigners, legal experts and campaign groups who say it discriminates against women and dual nationals living abroad. The policy, introduced by the Home Office, … Read more