Culture

The origin and evolution of 'memes'

Although everyone knows 'internet memes', the concept of 'meme' has a much more valuable scientific background in cultural evolution.

Galileo in the popular imagination

We review how the figure of the astronomer Galileo Galilei has been portrayed in literature, cinema, theater and painting from the 17th century to the present day.

This is what poverty looks like from space

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis has used nighttime satellite images of the Earth to estimate global economic well-being. This is the result.

Prehistoric humans created art by firelight

Scientists have examined 15,000-year-old engraved stones unearthed at a site in France.

The days that never were

Ten days of the calendar, from October 5 to 14, 1582, disappeared; at least on paper. This is his story.

A robotic dog will guard the ruins of Pompeii

Beware of the Dog! A doggy robot guardian will protect the relics of the ancient city near Naples.

The happiest countries in the world

Which are? Will they repeat last year's? Find out in the new World Happiness Report.

Playing action video games can improve our reading skills

What if video games could help kids improve their reading skills instead of hampering their education?

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Schedules of the Valencia GP of MotoGP in Cheste and how to see it

The Cheste circuit hosts this weekend, from November 4 to 6, the 2022 MotoGP Comunitat Valenciana GP. See the schedules and all the information.

"Don't talk to me!": Danni Büchner makes a clear announcement to hated party guests

Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.

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