LIFE

The streets of Istanbul, its tradesmen, trams, and traces of daily life have come to life again through the lens of Swedish photographer Karl Werner Gullers. More than 200 frames taken in 1947 shed light on Istanbul's past after 79 years. Be ready to travel back in time through the unforgettable past of the city with these photos, ranging from the Grand Bazaar to the views of the Golden Horn.Here is a day in Istanbul 79 years agoSource

The dust generated by the passage of giant trucks in mining fields threatens both the health of the workers and the environment. Scientists, however, are working on a surprising solution to this problem: A molasses-like by-product left over from sugar production is sprayed onto mining roads, reducing dust.Here are the details.Source1, Source2

A new prototype developed in drone technologies surpasses the limits of human perception rather than using camouflage. The Phantom Twist, developed by engineers at Northwestern University in the United States, becomes almost invisible in the air by rotating its body 25 times per second.Here are the details.Source

Firefighter Craig Titchener, who won a £200,000 scratch card prize in England, has taken his former girlfriend to court for the £40,000 he gave her. Former nurse Heather Douglass claimed that the money was a gift and that her ex-boyfriend had influenced her with 'love bombing.' However, the court, after hearing both sides, did not accept the 'love bombing' defense. Here are the details. Source

Does your internet at home slow down from time to time or does your connection frequently drop out? Be careful, the culprit may not always be your modem. According to experts, some items we use at home can weaken the WiFi signal. Moreover, one of them is an aquarium, and the other is a device found in almost every kitchen. So, what disrupts the WiFi signal? What should be done to strengthen the WiFi signal?Here are the details.Source

A striking statement has come from the World Health Organization regarding omega3, vitamin and mineral supplements, which have been thought to support brain health for years. WHO stated that, according to the evaluations, some supplements do not have proven benefits in reducing the risk of dementia. So what really needs to be done to protect against dementia (senility)? Which habits protect the brain, and which ones are not as effective as thought?Here are the details.Source

A routine parking lot excavation turned into one of the greatest discoveries in history. An 18.5-kilogram Roman gold treasure found in Germany entered the Guinness Book of Records, earning the title of the heaviest gold coin treasure in the world. The gold, unearthed in 1993, is still considered one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries in the world, despite the years that have passed. Here are the details. Source1, Source2

A piece of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will hit the Moon. The approximately 4-ton rocket part traveling in space will reach the surface of the Moon in August of this year. Scientists are preparing to closely monitor this collision, which could make history.Here are the details.Source, Source2

We are visiting the home of French author Pierre Loti in Rochefort, France. The house, which has been reopened to visitors after years of restoration and converted into a museum, looks extremely modest from the outside. However, once you step inside, it opens up to a different world with its extraordinary rooms ranging from the Ottoman Empire to Japan. Approximately 27,000 artifacts, Iznik tiles adorning the rooms, ceramics from the Ottoman period, and a mosque-like atmosphere astonish the visitors.Here are the details.Source, Source2

The Kansai International Airport, built over the sea in Japan and hailed as an engineering marvel of its time, is sinking into the sea. A fortune is being spent every year to keep the airport, which hosts millions of passengers, afloat. Nevertheless, Kansai is sinking several centimeters each year.Here are the details.Source, Source2

China has embarked on a colossal project that tames the inaccessible mountains in the west of Hubei province. A total of five mountain peaks were cut and valleys were filled to facilitate access to the untouched Shennongjia forests, which are part of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserves Network. The Shennongjia Hongping Airport (HPG), built at an altitude of 2,580 meters above sea level, has opened its doors as a 'harbor in the clouds'.

The identity of the winner of the second-largest lottery prize in US history has been revealed with the expiration of a special privacy period in effect in Arkansas. It was announced that Tracy L. Hartwick, the brother of North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick, was the main benefactor of the $1.817 billion Powerball prize.

In the city of Chicago, United States, a record logistics operation was carried out for the foundation of a colossal 72-story skyscraper set to rise on the shores of Lake Michigan. Over a period of 12 hours, more than 250 concrete mixers entered the construction site every two minutes, pouring thousands of cubic meters of concrete into the foundation that will support the giant tower.

The results of a study on the bagged teas consumed by millions of people every day have drawn attention. Researchers at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) in Spain have revealed that some commercial tea bags can release millions, even billions of micro and nanoplastic particles when they come into contact with hot water.So, what are we actually drinking along with bagged tea?Here are the details.Source

As record-breaking heatwaves make life difficult around the globe, an innovative solution to extreme heat has emerged from Japan. Dubbed as the 'human refrigerator', this special cooling cabin cools down workers laboring in scorching heat in just five minutes.