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The plastic waste crisis, brought to the agenda by environmental consultant Prof. Dr. Mustafa Öztürk and The Guardian at the beginning of August, is growing. Images from the Antalya coasts days later reveal the microplastic pollution caused by plastic wastes sent from Europe to Turkey, now raising alarm for the Mediterranean coasts.Here are the detailsSource1, Source2

Are those who cannot wake up without morning coffee here? The first coffee of the day is just an innocent wake-up ritual for many of us. However, a massive study published in the European Journal of Nutrition revealed the unexpected tricks coffee plays on our body fat distribution and hormones. Here are the details of the groundbreaking research on the relationship between coffee consumption, body fat, muscle mass, and hormones. Source

The clothing decision taken by a housing estate management in Batman has become a hot topic. It was announced that men would not be allowed to wear shorts in common areas following complaints from residents. The decision, announced via WhatsApp, divided the residents and also attracted the attention of social media.Here are the detailsSource

Our clothing choices not only directly affect our elegance, but also our psychological state and the initial message we convey to our surroundings. Michelle Lewis, a color analyst and founder of ColorAnalysis.com, revealed the top 5 colors most prevalent in the wardrobes of emotionally resilient and confident women.Highlighting the theory of enclothed cognition, Lewis emphasizes that the colors chosen in the morning send direct neurological signals to both the brain and people in the surroundings.Here are the details...

As global uncertainties escalate, the ultra-wealthy are taking their 'doomsday' preparations to a luxurious level. Instead of investing in projects that could save humanity, the world's richest individuals are safeguarding their antique Ferraris, gold, and expensive wines in colossal underground vaults, constructed hundreds of meters beneath the Swiss Alps.

Solar power plants, built with the aim of producing clean energy in California, have unexpectedly transformed into a safe haven for endangered species. The San Joaquin desert foxes, which have been under protection since 1967 due to the destruction of their natural habitats, have made the area beneath the solar panels their new homes.

Extreme drought and early snowmelt have dragged the Elephant Butte Reservoir, the lifeline of agriculture in the US states of New Mexico and Texas, to its lowest level in history. The giant lake, which could be distinctly seen from space in 1962, has almost completely dried up as of July 2026, dwindling to a mere 1.4% of its capacity.

In a study conducted by the car rental company Avis across Europe, El Hierro, the smallest member of the Canary Islands, has been awarded the title of 'the continent's most peaceful and secluded driving route'. The island, which only welcomes 25,000 visitors annually and can be fully toured in 3.5 hours, stands out with its volcanic pools, ancient forests, and sustainable living.Let's delve into the details together...

The world's first plastic bicycle path, inaugurated in the Netherlands, has opened the door to a new era in road construction. Lightweight road modules, produced entirely from recycled waste and three times more durable compared to asphalt, are being considered a groundbreaking step towards sustainable urbanization.Here are the details...

The crucial period has kicked off for those who wish to see vibrant colors in their gardens even in the autumn season. Garden Designer Mirela Bajic emphasizes that those who want to create a captivating autumn garden should seize the mid-summer. According to Bajic, July and August are the most ideal times to lay the foundations of a garden that will remain colorful even in October.

Even though the hustle and bustle of work, school, and city traffic make it challenging to gather around the same table, experts emphasize a crucial commonality among families who dine together: conscious connection and emotional security. According to specialists, family meals are not merely an act of satisfying hunger, but a psychological space that calms individuals' nervous systems and strengthens bonds.

Situated on the Madeira Islands, a territory of Portugal, and nestled between towering mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira Airport (FNC) is making its mark on aviation history with its groundbreaking architecture. Due to geographical constraints, engineers on the island, where extending the runway was not an option, found a solution in extending the runway over the ocean by constructing a massive concrete bridge.

Decisions about university and major, made while individuals are still in the age range of 17-20, can emerge as significant professional dissatisfaction in their adult years. Changing priorities and expectations as they age often lead many graduates to lament, 'I wish I had studied in a different field.'So, which university departments cause the most regret among their graduates? Executive Coach Dr. Sam Adeyemi and Career Coach Fran Berrick evaluated the top three departments with the highest rates of regret, according to the data from the ZipRecruiter Graduate Survey, along with the reasons behind this dissatisfaction.Let's take a look together...

As we approach the end of the summer season, the care of your perennial plants in your garden becomes of great significance. However, reckless pruning could do more harm than good to your plants. Expert gardeners Sam Niemann and Bruce Hellerick, who emphasize that plants should not be cut back to ground level until the period when the flowers will dry up and stop growing, have shared the correct pruning guide for the end of August. Let's take a look together...

In the informal settlement of Enkanini in Stellenbosch, South Africa, over 2,000 shanty homes deprived of the public grid were electrified through an innovative social responsibility project. As part of the initiative led by the social enterprise iShack Project, free solar energy kits were installed in thousands of households between the years 2013 and 2022. This provisional solution served as a lifeline for hundreds of families waiting for official electricity infrastructure.