The nightmare of microplastics: even the Arctic Ocean is full of them

University is a fundamental step in the lives of many young people. Often, the choice of academic path is based on a few principles: what we want to study, our willingness to travel from home, but also the reputation of the university we would like to enrol in.

Every year, many rankings are made on which are the best universities to study at. We would like to focus on the one compiled by the QS World University Rankings, which takes into account six factors: academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty, international student ratio and international lecturer ratio.

British universities dominate the top spots, but Swiss and French universities are also very good. Here are the top ten universities to study at in Europe

Fantasy, educational novels and thrillers: the Top 10 best-selling novels ever offers some surprises, but also many very famous works, which have often been turned into movies.

Among the best-selling books in history are many sacred texts such as the "Bible" and the "Koran," for which making an estimate of sales is very difficult (but we are talking about billions of copies).

Excluding sacred texts and literary works initially published peridically in several separate volumes (such as "Lord of the Rings" and "Don Quixote"), here are what are the best-selling novels in history.

For centuries, if not millennia, the world of science has been an almost exclusively male environment, with women excluded from universities, academies and generally from all places of cultural discussion. Despite this, women have always been able to make enormous contributions to science, since ancient times.

Indeed, over the centuries there has certainly been no shortage of female scientists who, through their studies, have been able to give enormous impetus to hitherto little-studied fields, but also to establish themselves as the best in a totally male-dominated environment. Consequently, it is fair to give due credit to these figures.

In this short article we would like to introduce you to some of the most influential and revolutionary women in the world of scientific discovery of all kinds.

Aircraft can be true artistic masterpieces, thanks to the incredible customised liveries that adorn their outer surface.

Each livery is a work of art in itself, created to communicate an idea or advertise a brand. In this photo gallery, we invite you to explore some of the world's most striking custom liveries, which have made aircraft true stars in the skies. 

You will be taken on an exciting journey to discover works of art that have taken to the skies, from the simplicity and elegance of a monochrome livery, to the most extravagant and colourful liveries that don't go unnoticed. Get ready to admire the creativity and ingenuity of the designers who created these stunning custom liveries. We are sure you will be enchanted by the incredible works of art we have selected for you. Enjoy!

Do Hollywood actors and singers also have problems with the law? Well, one would say especially actors and singers have problems with law enforcement. The wild and reckless life sometimes leads people to have problems with authority.

As proof of this, there are plenty of shots around the net showing celebrities in the moment of arrest, even actors and singers who we think are blameless and perfect in front of the cameras. In reality, there are often many skeletons hiding in the wardrobes.

Out of sheer morbid curiosity, we have chosen to show you these celebrities as you have never seen them before.

The invention of the lift towards the end of the 19th century allowed the expansion of our cities not only in width, but also in height, allowing the construction of ever taller buildings. However, there are not only buildings, many other constructions also develop vertically, and some of them are truly incredible.

The Guinness World Record 2023 has grouped together a series of absolutely incredible tall buildings that includes not only palaces and hotels, but also other kinds of constructions such as pyramids, minarets and lighthouses.

For example, have you ever wondered which is the tallest church in the world? And the tallest clock tower? And the tallest wooden building? If the answer is yes, now is your chance to find out.

Cocktails are now a more than widespread drink in our world, a must for every evening out or simply during aperitifs in company. While the origin of the word itself is much debated (cocktail is formed from the union of the English words cock and tail), very often the names of the drinks themselves leave us amazed.

For example, have you ever wondered where the word mojito comes from ? Or why Negroni, one of the world's most beloved cocktails, has a name reminiscent of an Italian surname? The stories behind these names are often very interesting, and we want to tell you about them.

So, come along and find out why these cocktails are called what they are.

The human body is an incredible organism, full of wonderful complexities and functions.

Every day, it performs an infinite number of activities without us even realising it.

But behind these seemingly simple actions lie curious secrets and extraordinary phenomena. In this photo gallery, we explore seven fascinating curiosities about the human body that will leave you amazed.

Many people consider difficulty sleeping as an annoyance rather than a real illness, so much so that they avoid talking to their doctor about it. 

However, sleeping poorly has a negative impact on our days and, in the long run, also on our health. 

If you are experiencing difficulties falling asleep, it is important to take steps to improve the situation. 

There are some changes you can make to wake up in the morning feeling really rested. 

In particular, you should eliminate from your bedroom objects and sources of disturbance that may interfere with your circadian rhythm and the production of cortisol, the stress-related hormone.

What are these things to eliminate to promote proper sleep hygiene?

Some old cameras have great value for collectors and photography enthusiasts: if kept in good condition, they are still highly valued and sought after.

This photo gallery presents a selection of old cameras that, despite their age, still hold great value, both for their aesthetic beauty and for what they represented in the world of photography.

We discover together some of the old cameras that were sold at a particularly high price. (source: expertphotography)

Beer is one of the most popular beverages in the world.

It doesn't matter if it's winter or summer, for so many people every opportunity is good to consume a great beer, and this is true for so many countries around the world.

Here are who are the world's biggest beer drinkers per capita (i.e., those where the most beer is drunk, on average, per person).

A ban on dying is a social political phenomenon in which a law is passed stating that it is illegal to die in a specific territory, municipality, city or even an island.

The first case of a ban on dying occurred in the 5th century BC, on the Greek island of Delos; here dying was forbidden for religious reasons.

Today, on the other hand, in most cases, the prohibition of death is a 'humorous' response to the government's failure to approve the expansion of municipal cemeteries or the granting of land to build new ones.

It happens in Europe (Spain, France, Italy), but also in Japan and Brazil.