Walrus Ivory Holds the Clue to the Lost Norse Civilization in Greenland

Medicine & Technology Feb 11, 2021

Norse civilization in Greenland was able to thrive in the harsh conditions of the environment by forging a lucrative ivory market.

Scientists Found the World's Oldest Python Fossil That Lived 48 Million Years Ago

Dec 17, 2020

Scientists have discovered the oldest python fossil in the world that lived over 48 million years ago in what is now known as Germany.

Seal Populations in Europe Increased Due to COVID-19 Lockdowns

Dec 05, 2020

Lockdowns created a positive impact on the populations of some wildlife.

UK May Be the First Country to Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine

Dec 02, 2020

This raises the prospect of immunizations in the UK starting weeks ahead of the rest of Europe.

Odeuropa Project to Recreate the Smell of 16th Century Europe

Nov 18, 2020

Odeuropa project will recreate the scents of 16th century Europe with the help of AI to spot references of smells in old texts and create an encyclopedia of scents.

Europe's Second Wave of Lockdowns Met With Protests and Opposition

Nov 03, 2020

The WHO says that the continent is the world's epicenter once again as governments try to contain the rapid spread of the virus and protect the healthcare system from collapsing.

Three-Wheeled Flying Car Can Now Legally Operate in European Highways

Nov 02, 2020

The £270,000 three-wheeled flying car was given a permit to operate on European highways.

A New Study Finds Europe Losing More Than $190 Billion To Air Pollution Every Year

Oct 21, 2020

A group of environmental think-tanks reports that air pollution costs Europeans more than 160 billion euros, or more than $190 billion, every year from short-term and long-term health effects.

Not All Vikings Were Scandinavian, Experts Reveal in a New Study

Sep 17, 2020

The Vikings were a people feared by many for their raids, piracy, and violence. However, new DNA evidence shows that not all Vikings came from Scandinavia as previously thought. Geneticists discover how widespread the Vikings had been all over Europe.

Uber to Spend $800M to Help Drivers Switch to Electric Cars by 2040

Sep 09, 2020

Uber has promised its customers an all-electric car service by 2040 worldwide as its move to tackle climate change.

Apple to Invest in Denmark's 650-ft Wind Turbines

Sep 03, 2020

Apple will be investing toward the construction of two 650-foot-tall onshore wind turbines near the town of Esbjerg, Denmark, the tech giant announced in a press release Thursday, September 3.

Human Remains Revealed Syphilis May Have Spread Throughout Europe Before Columbus

Aug 14, 2020

Christopher Columbus and his crew has long been blamed for bringing syphilis into Europe from the New World that caused an outbreak fromn the 15th century to the 18th century.

Dr. Fauci on US Coronavirus Status: 'Not Good'

Jul 07, 2020

Anthony Fauci, an infectious disease expert, says the U.S. isn't doing so well in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He says the country is still knee-deep in its first wave and needs to come up with quick solutions to try and overcome the resurgence of cases.

Test Trials of Anti-Malarial Drug Against Coronavirus to Begin on 40,000 Health Workers in Africa, Europe, and Asia

Apr 08, 2020

The drug trial will include 40,000 doctors and nurses across Asia, Africa, and Europe who will receive chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine which are both older anti-malarial drugs

Highly-Contagious Bird Flu Confirmed in Czech Republic, Experts Say

Jan 20, 2020

As Europe fears an outbreak of the Influenza A H5N8 virus, also known as the Avian Influenza or Bird Flu, another incident of an infected farm was confirmed in the Czech Republic last weekend.