UAE: Climate Champions, a Cartoon Network MENA initiative with Emirates Environmental Group, encourages kids to illustrate challenges using characters from popular shows like Teen Titans Go and The Amazing World of Gumball. This fusion of art and environmental awareness was discussed by Brew News Managing Editor Shaneer N Siddiqui and Aya Hammad, Marketing, PR & […]
Scientists in the United Kingdom have revealed the discovery of a new planet, “Gliese 12b”, that could possibly support human life. The study found that the planet is “the nearest, transiting temperate, Earth-sized planet found to date.” Estimates indicate that the temperature on Gliese 12b is around 42 degrees Celsius, according to Larisa Ballithorp, researcher […]
AlUla, KSA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced that the archeological excavation teams at the Qurh site in AlUla Governorate have found a hand axe dating back to the Paleolithic Age, estimated to be more than 200,000 years old. It is a strong tool, made of soft basalt stone 51.3 cm long, […]
This day in history we feature the Hoxne Hoard. Eric Lawes, a metal detectorist of Hoxne in Suffolk, England discovered the Hoxne Hoard on this day in 1992. Trivia – Hoxne Hoard The Hoxne Hoard is the largest hoard of late Roman silver and gold discovered in Britain, and the largest collection of gold and […]
This day in history we feature Helium. French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovers helium on this day in 1868. Trivia – Helium Helium was discovered in the gaseous atmosphere surrounding the Sun by a bright yellow line in the spectrum of the solar chromosphere; this line was initially assumed to represent the element sodium. The line […]
ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced its discovery of a new Eagle Ray species in Abu Dhabi waters. The new species (Aetomylaeus wafickii) was discovered from specimens collected in the Arabian Gulf during the Fisheries Resource Assessment (FRAS), which was carried out in 2016. The specimens were collected with other […]
As per Australian investigators, Captain Cook’s ship has been found and the discovery is a historical moment. The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) stated in a wreck in Newport Harbour, off Rhode Island in the US, was Captain James Cook’s HMS Endeavour. The British-built ship first set out from Plymouth in England, going on to […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced the discovery of natural gas resources in an offshore area located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Interim results from the first exploration well in Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 2 Exploration Concession operated by Eni, indicate between 1.5 – 2 trillion standard cubic feet (TSCF) of raw […]
From first showing in the Asterix comic book series to appearing as an avatar on “The Masked Singer,” Vikings have been seen across pop culture adorning horned helmets to symbolise their power. However recently two-horned helmets first discovered in Viksø, Denmark have been traced back to Sardinia in the Bronze Age — eliminating any myths […]
After a difficult year, it would certainly be nice to find a stash of gold coins worth more than $300,000 (AED 1m) in the walls of a house or a rare dish worth $1.7 million (AED 6M) tucked away in a drawer. We’re often drawn to rare finds in unexpected places, as well as history-making […]
If you’ve tried to enjoy your treat while driving, you’ll know how difficult it is to eat multiple tacos and drive. Luckily, one legend on Twitter has you covered with the discovery of a taco holder in his car. Plus, it’s pretty likely your car will have one of these too. A gentleman posted this […]
