Category: Feature Stories

Manipulated ATMs remain one of the most common tricks used by fraudsters to steal money from unsuspecting passersby. The scam, known as skimming, involves criminals tampering with machines so that cash or card data is intercepted before reaching the rightful owner. The term comes from the English verb to skim, meaning “to scoop off,” which perfectly describes how attackers siphon off funds. Experts often classify skimming as a type of “man-in-the-middle” attack, since fraudsters position themselves between the bank and the customer withdrawing money. 4 Warning Signs of a Tampered…

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Your phone rings. You don’t recognize the number. Maybe it’s a delivery driver — or maybe it’s another spam call trying to sell you something you don’t need, or worse, trick you into sharing personal information. Spam calls have become a daily annoyance for millions of people worldwide. From aggressive telemarketers to sophisticated scam operations, unwanted calls are growing both in volume and in cleverness. But the good news is: there are effective ways to protect yourself. Here’s how you can stay one step ahead. Why Spam Calls Are Increasing…

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A groundbreaking discovery in Ethiopia is reshaping our understanding of human evolution. Researchers have unearthed fossils that reveal a previously unknown ancestor of humankind, dating back more than three million years. The find sheds light on a mysterious chapter in our lineage and introduces a primitive relative of the famous Australopithecus afarensis specimen known as “Lucy.” The fossils were uncovered in the Afar region of Ethiopia, an area already renowned for its rich record of early hominins. According to the team of paleoanthropologists, the newly identified species lived during the…

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Astronomers have identified a planet strikingly similar to Earth, raising hopes for future discoveries about life beyond our solar system. Researchers announced the detection of HD 137010 b, a planet whose characteristics resemble our home world more closely than many previously known celestial bodies. With a diameter only about six percent larger than Earth’s and an orbital period of 355 days, the planet’s year is almost identical to ours. A Cooler Star, a Habitable Zone HD 137010 b orbits a star that is roughly 1,000 degrees cooler than the Sun,…

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Scientists warn humanity is closer than ever to global catastrophe The symbolic Doomsday Clock has been moved forward to 85 seconds before midnight, marking the most perilous moment in its 79‑year history. The announcement came from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, whose panel includes leading researchers and eight Nobel laureates. The clock is designed to illustrate how close humanity is to triggering a worldwide disaster. According to the scientists, the shift by four seconds reflects a growing convergence of global threats. They point to the increasingly confrontational posture of…

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An international team of astronomers has identified a planet that bears an extraordinary resemblance to Earth — at least in size and orbital rhythm. The newly reported world, designated HD 137010 b, is almost exactly as large as our home planet and circles a Sun‑like star. Yet its surface, sealed beneath a frozen shell, reaches a frigid –70 degrees Celsius. A Near Twin in a Distant System The discovery, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, highlights a planet orbiting roughly 146 light‑years from Earth. HD 137010 b is rocky, only…

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February wastes no time delivering its first cosmic highlight. On the very first evening of the month, skywatchers across Europe can look forward to a striking full moon—known traditionally as the Snow Moon—which reaches its peak illumination on February 1 at 23:09 CET. Yet the show begins much earlier: the moon will already be visible around 6 p.m., rising large and luminous over the horizon. Why Is It Called the Snow Moon? The name “Snow Moon” has deep cultural roots. It originates from Native American tribes, whose calendars relied heavily…

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As temperatures drop across the country, many households are switching their heating back on for the first time this season. With rising energy costs and high utility bills from 2024 now reaching tenants in 2026, it’s no surprise that people are looking for ways to save money. One common idea sounds simple enough: turn the heating off at night. But experts warn that this strategy may backfire. Should You Switch Off the Heating at Night? The belief that shutting off the heating overnight saves money is widespread. After all, most…

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Smartphone owners notice it sooner or later: a tiny, perfectly round hole sitting right beside the camera lens. It’s so small and so discreet that many people never question it. Those who do often come up with creative theories — from a hidden reset button to a secret sensor or even a secondary camera. But the truth behind this mysterious opening is far simpler and far more practical. A Small Detail With a Big Job The hole isn’t a design flourish or a leftover from manufacturing. It’s placed there intentionally,…

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