Health
Breakthrough Antibody Fights Against 99 Percent of HIV Strains
Researchers with the National Institute of Health and Sanofi pharmaceutical firm developed an antibody that combines three of the most powerful HIV fighters in the world.
Culture
This Ancient Multi-Bladed Throwing Knife Is Designed to Inflict the Maximum Damage to the Enemy
The History Channel has created a television program that returns ancient weapons, like the kpinga, to the status they deserve.
Inspiration
Man Seeks New Motorcycle Land-Speed Record A Year After His Near-Fatal Crash
Millionaire, philanthropist and thrill-seeker Zef Eisenberg’s year-long journey of transforming tragedy into triumph following a near-death attempt to break a motorcycle speed record is truly inspirational.
Inspiration
This Italian Artist Is the Only Person in the World Who Can Weave Sea Silk
Artist Chiara Vigo makes unique and intricate designs from sea silk, a rare product of the sea native to her island of Sant’Antioco, off the coast of Italy’s southern coast. The work is the result of a centuries-long family tradition which the artist fights fiercely to protect.
Inventions and Machines
This Spaceship-Like Soviet Magnetic Levitation Train Could Reach Speeds of 400 km/h
The Wagon TA-05 magnetic levitation train was an impressive, but short-lived production of the Soviet-era. History and Soviet-memorabilia lovers alike will find this train of much interest.
