Last year broke 400 weather records, among them the highest measured weather temperature ever on earth. In July, in American Nevada, in an area popularly called “Death Valley,” the temperature peaked at 54.4 C. Ten countries around the world have measured their highest temperatures ever. It is partly about the United States, but also about […]
For the fifth time, the Norwegian Magnus Carlsen becomes the world champion in chess. The Russian JanNepomnyashchi’s challenger fell in the eleventh game after Carlsen managed to exchange a pawn for a queen. The Russian challenger started the eleventh game with an Italian opening, taking an early lead in the decisive match. But Carlsen, who […]
In a bygone era lives Deathstalker, an involuntary hero who, in his search, ends up between a ruler and the country’s rightful heir to the throne. He does not want to get involved, but he has no choice since he looks for three magical objects. He already possesses the sword, and the false king owns […]
The spread of COVID infections worldwide increased by 71 percent last week, compared with the previous one. The infection rates are higher than in prior periods during the pandemic, also seen in neighboring macronation Sweden. On Wednesday, a new record was confirmed of the number of cases in mentioned country: 23,877. As recently as Tuesday, […]
For the first time, the Kingdom of Unixploria awards a Certificate of Micronational Creativity. The certificate is a way to encourage and inspire micronational leaders to be more creative. The jury has considered how well the recipient has used creativity to ameliorate their micronation. Creativity is an engine for change and a way for micronationalists […]
Sometimes it does not turn out quite as planned. The James Webb Telescope was initially intended to be launched into space as early as 2011, but due to a series of delays, the launch has been postponed for ten years. Now it’s finally time. Expectations are sky-high (pun intended!) on Kourou’s European space base in […]
Visions and images of the future surround us to an increasing degree. Science fiction has become a common feature in popular culture, such as TV series, movies, video games, comic books, and advertising. But what makes Science Fiction a genre of its own? What is Science Fiction? The science fiction genre is more complex than […]
Some years ago the Vatican’s chief astronomer said that there is no conflict between believing in God and the possibility of extraterrestrial “brothers” perhaps more evolved than humans. “In my opinion, this possibility exists,” said the Reverend José Gabriel Funes, head of the Vatican Observatory and a scientific adviser to Pope Benedict XVI, referring to […]
Haim Eshed can not be dismissed as an ordinary new-age follower. For almost 30 years, until 2010, he was head of Israel’s space security program and was responsible for the country’s spy satellites. He has been awarded the Israel Security Prize three times for his efforts. Now he not only says that space creatures exist […]
Anne Rice passed away on Saturday in the suites of a stroke, her son Christopher Rice announced via the author’s social media. According to her son, she fell asleep surrounded by her family. During her final hours, I sat next to her hospital bed in awe of her accomplishments and courage. Flooded with memories of […]
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