Murals of Wide-eyed Children Bring Havana Walls to Life
The gigantic black and white portraits of children started appearing on walls around a suburban neighborhood of Havana two years ago, the work of Cuban artist Maisel Lopez. The sober,
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Арена світських новин і подій. Арена (лат. arena — пісок, від етруського fasēna — «покриття») – майданчик, на якому відбуваються події. В переносному значенні – поле діяльності, місце дії взагалі
‘Genius’ TV Series Shows Drama of Albert Einstein’s Life
Philosopher, humanitarian and physicist Albert Einstein is the subject of new TV series “Genius,” which delves into the drama and passion of the man who developed the theory of relativity
Read MoreFans Gather at Prince’s Home One Year After His Death
Fans are marking the anniversary of U.S. musician Prince’s sudden death from an accidental drug overdose with visits to his Paisley Park home, which has been turned into a museum.
Read MoreAs Orbit Becomes More Crowded, Risk From Space Debris Grows
Decades’ worth of man-made junk is cluttering up Earth’s orbit, posing a threat to spaceflight and the satellites we rely on for weather reports, air travel and global communications. More
Read MoreWHO: Thousands Dying from Viral Hepatitis
The United Nations’ World Health Organization says millions of lives could be saved if people infected with viral hepatitis were tested and treated for these potentially fatal diseases. New WHO
Read MoreСтрічка «Гніздо горлиці» перемогла у шести номінаціях премії «Золота дзиґа»
Стрічка «Гніздо горлиці» перемогла у категорії «Найкращий фільм» Першої національної кінопремії «Золота дзиґа», вручення якої відбулося 20 квітня в Києві. Загалом фільм зібрав шість нагород. Статуетку премії «Золоту дзиґу» вручили
Read MoreCatching Waves For Science
Catch a wave, and you’re sitting on top of the world. You’re also sitting on top of a unique biome. What does that do to our bodies? One surfer, who
Read MorePrince Home State Marks Death Anniversary With Celebrations
For Prince fans, Friday’s one-year anniversary of his shocking death from an accidental drug overdose will be a time for sadness and celebration. At his Paisley Park home and
Read MoreFilm Explores Innovative Ways to Fight Climate Change
An award-winning documentary has captured the innovative ways farmers and others are trying to make the planet a greener, more sustainable place. Winner of the 2016 César for best documentary,
Read More‘Guardians’ Sequel a New Mixtape of Galaxy Saving
The stars of Guardians of the Galaxy, the Marvel movie about a rag-tag group of intergalactic heroes, landed in Hollywood to debut their return in a much-anticipated sequel that sees
Read MoreTop 5 Songs for Week Ending April 22
We’re lining up the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart for the week ending April 22, 2017. It’s one thing when a song enters
Read MoreMississippi Delta Offers Vacationing Blues Fans Many Stories
The Mississippi Delta has no shortage of museums, historic attractions and clubs devoted to the blues. But visitors will find the region has many other stories to tell, from the
Read MoreWily Bald Underground Critter Uses Plant-like Survival Strategy
They are homely, buck-toothed, pink, nearly hairless and just plain weird, but one of the many odd traits of rodents called naked mole-rats that live in subterranean bliss in the
Read MoreBacterial Product Can Lower Blood Sugar in Prediabetic People
Scientists have discovered that compounds derived from some bacteria can lower blood sugar levels in obese people with prediabetes, possibly preventing diabetes itself from developing. Scientists call the bacteria-derived compounds
Read MorePoll: More Americans Than Ever Want Marijuana Legalized
Marijuana enthusiasts in the United States celebrate April 20 — or 4/20 — as an informal holiday, but this year they have something else to get excited about: New polling
Read More10% дітей з особливими потребами залучені до інклюзивної освіти – Міносвіти
Міністр освіти і науки України Лілія Гриневич заявляє, що лише 10% дітей з особливими потребами залучені до інклюзивної освіти. «Зараз тільки чотири тисячі дітей з особливими потребами залучені до інклюзивної
Read MoreNFL Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots Visit White House
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the National Football League’s New England Patriots to the White House Wednesday to celebrate their 2017 Super Bowl victory. The president congratulated the Patriots on
Read MoreRobotic Pet Could Provide Comfort for the Disabled, Elderly
A pet can provide comfort and companionship for an elderly person or someone who is disabled. But in the future that pet may be a robotic animal that uses artificial
Read MoreAlgae May Provide Next Generation of Sun Protection
Because of the risk of skin cancer, sunscreen should be a necessity if you’re headed to the beach. But sunscreen pollution, in fact, exists, and the chemicals in synthetic sunscreen
Read MoreOvercoming Opioids: The Quest for Less Addictive Drugs
Tummy tucks really hurt. Doctors carve from hip to hip, slicing off skin, tightening muscles, tugging at innards. Patients often need strong painkillers for days or even weeks, but Mary
Read MoreEgypt Displays Restored Statue of Ramses II
Egypt has unveiled a massive granite statue of Ramses II, the most powerful and celebrated of the ancient Pharaohs, after completing its restoration. Standing 11 meters (36 feet) tall and
Read MoreAmerican Revolution Museum Opens in Philadelphia
The Museum of the American Revolution has opened its doors in Philadelphia, with fife and drum music, colorful colonial re-enactors and the blessing of former Vice President Joe Biden.
Read MoreУ Дніпропетровській області випала півторамісячна норма опадів – метеорологи
За дві доби снігопадів у Дніпропетровській області випала півторамісячна норма опадів. Про це повідомив начальник Дніпропетровського регіонального центру з гідрометеорології Василь Грінчак. За його даними, 18-19 квітня внаслідок надходження південно-західного
Read MoreРодичі Героїв Небесної сотні вимагають пояснень щодо ймовірної втечі 4 колишніх співробітників «Беркуту»
Родичі Героїв Небесної сотні вимагають від уповноважених органів пояснень через імовірну втечу у Росію раніше цього місяця чотирьох колишніх співробітників спецпідрозділу «Беркут», підозрюваних в убивствах активістів. Про це вони заявили
Read MoreGoal to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases Moves Ahead
Governments and private donors have pledged more than $800 million to control or eliminate neglected tropical diseases. The commitment was made at a five-day summit convened to advance efforts to
Read MoreSouth Africa’s Toxic Mining Legacy
[Mining is big business in South Africa. It is the world’s largest producer of chrome and platinum, and the second largest producer of palladium and zirconium. It is also the
Read MoreWHO Reports ‘Record-breaking’ Progress in Fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that unprecedented progress had been made in tackling many of the world’s most disfiguring and disabling neglected tropical diseases over the past 10 years.
Read MoreДніпро: суд відмовив у передачі Органного залу від УПЦ (МП) громаді
У Дніпрі суд відмовився задовольнити позов щодо повернення Органного залу від УПЦ (МП) громаді. Судове засідання, на якому оголосили рішення, відбулось у Центральному районному суді міста 18 квітня. За даними
Read MoreMummies and Statues Part of Major New Find Near Luxor
Archeologists in Egypt have made a major discovery of statues, coffins and several mummies in a 3,500-year-old tomb. According to the Antiquities Ministry, the tomb, which is on the west
Read MoreStudy: Rising Sea Levels a Challenge to Inland Cities as Well
Inland cities in the United States could face stress from migration caused by sea levels rising, says a new study. According to models created by researchers at the University of
Read MoreScientists Speak Out and March for Science
Scientists like to let the facts speak for themselves. But with the Trump administration’s embrace of what advisor Kellyanne Conway called “alternative facts,” many scientists feel it’s time to speak
Read MoreCataloguing Traditional Medicine, One Plant at a Time
Traditional Chinese medicines like acupuncture, whether they work or not, are gaining fans outside of China. And there is some scientific evidence to support the idea that natural compounds can
Read MoreBoston Bombing Survivor Becomes Motivational Speaker
Monday marked the 121st running of the annual Boston Marathon. But wounds stemming from the 2013 bombings are still open. Four years after the event, Rebekah Gregory, who lost a
Read MoreJudge Orders US Doctor Charged with Female Genital Mutilation to Remain in Jail
A federal judge in Detroit has ordered a doctor to stay in jail pending trial for alleged female genital mutilation of two 7-year-old girls. The judge ruled Monday that Dr.
Read MoreKenyans Sweep Titles in 121st Boston Marathon
Geoffrey Kirui of Kenya won the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, leading a sweep for his nation of the men’s and women’s divisions. Kirui pulled away from three-time U.S. Olympian
Read MoreUS Psychologist Goes beyond Headlines, Tells Refugees’ Stories
After nine attempts to sneak across the border between Syria and Turkey, with an indescribable amount of fear and painful near-death experiences, 31-year-old Mustafa Hamed finally found a home in
Read MoreSecond Immune Cell Found to Harbor HIV During Treatment
The challenge of finding a cure for AIDS may have gotten harder. Scientists have discovered another cell in the body where HIV — the virus that causes AIDS — hides
Read MoreУ Запоріжжі на Хортиці зібрали великодній кошик для українських бійців
Запорізькі волонтери 16 квітня під час святкування Великодня на території Національного заповідника «Хортиця» провели акцію «Великодній кошик на передову». Усі зібрані продукти активісти передадуть бійцям двох дивізіонів 55-ї окремої артилерійської
Read MoreХристияни всього світу відзначають Великдень
Християни відзначають Великдень, свято на честь воскресіння Ісуса Христа. У цьому році дата свята збігається у християн західного і східного обрядів. До великодніх богослужінь до християнських храмів із Єрусалима доправили
Read MoreScientists Research the Brain in an Effort to Stop Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease was first identified 200 years ago, but so far, there is no cure. Most people have the disease for many years before it’s diagnosed, making it too late
Read MoreBetween the U.S. and Mexico: What Migrants Left Behind
An art exhibition in New York highlights undocumented immigrants and the items they left behind while crossing hostile desert territory from Mexico into the United States. The show, called State
Read MoreПомерла найстарша у світі жінка, яка народилася ще в 19 столітті
В Італії, у віці 117 років померла найстарша у світі із відомих нині людей Емма Морано. ЗМІ цитують її лікаря Карло Бава, який повідомив Associated Press, що Емма Морано померла
Read MoreПомерла найстарша у світі жінка, яка народилася ще в 19-му столітті
В Італії у віці 117 років померла найстарша у світі із відомих нині людей Емма Морано. ЗМІ цитують її лікаря Карло Бава, який повідомив Associated Press, що Емма Морано померла
Read MoreEnvironment, Politics and ‘The Godfather’ on Tribeca Film Fest Menu
After a turbulent U.S. presidential election and a rollercoaster start to President Donald Trump’s administration, this year’s Tribeca film festival will come with a statement. Environmental, political and social issues
Read MoreFruit Flies Help Unlock Genetic Secrets of Parkinson’s
Researchers in Britain have shown that genetic manipulation can prevent or slow the symptoms of Parkinson’s, in the inherited form of the disease. That’s a minority of Parkinson’s patients, but
Read MoreLady Gaga Will Make History as Female Headliner at Coachella
Lady Gaga will make history when she performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival this weekend, marking a decade since a solo woman has been billed as a
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