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Gardeners often look for complex ways to encourage plant growth. Yet the simplest solutions are often right in front of our eyes.

Do not throw away toilet paper rolls. They speed up compost in the garden and attract earthworms

I recently tried to throw a roll of toilet paper in the trash at my grandparents’ house. And for that transgression, I was duly reprimanded. Laughing, I asked my grandmother…

A Šárka Cvrkalová
We all know the tub of minced meat. But few people know why there is always a small piece of absorbent paper at the bottom.

Why there is always a small white piece of paper in the mince pack

All of us have brought home a plastic package of minced meat from the store at some point. And every one of us also knows that after tearing the plastic…

A Šárka Cvrkalová
By the end of the 21st century, much of the world could face a massive water crisis.

Drinking water is becoming a luxury. And you still take it for granted: science already knows when it will run out

Drinking water is essential for our survival and we take its availability for granted. However, the planet’s supply is not inexhaustible and may one day run out. Scientists have now…

A A. Urban
Ants are unpleasant in the wild, but if they move into your garden or even your house or apartment, it is a complication that can make life very unpleasant.

They brought them into the garden themselves. Because of inattention, ants are now destroying houses

It is really very unpleasant to sit in the grass in the park and find that you have chosen a place full of ants. It’s even worse when something like…

A Šárka Cvrkalová
You can fake anything. Yes, even coffee. Recently, fake beans have just appeared on the market and experts are warning of their dangers.

Fake coffee has flooded the market. Fraudsters are taking advantage of the high prices and replacing the beans with cheap soy

I have many friends who call themselves coffee lovers, but in reality their favourite drink is latte. I don’t blame them, I too prefer a sweet drink where coffee is…

A Šárka Cvrkalová
We may be safe for now, but could one of the space bodies threaten planet Earth in the future?

Astronomers prepare for one of the largest collisions of its kind in human history

Astronomical phenomena have always fascinated me. The Universe is still a largely unexplored space, and we are learning new things about it every moment thanks to advanced science. But I’m…

A Šárka Cvrkalová
If you are travelling by plane, it is important to bear in mind that some things may not go through airport security. What about medication?

An unpleasant experience at the airport because of medication: Avoidable

I’ve never been on a plane in my life. This year, I’m going on my first trip with a friend. And although I’m afraid of heights, I’m much more afraid…

A Šárka Cvrkalová

The color purple doesn’t exist: Your brain is playing tricks on you

My daughter loves unicorns and rainbows. Because of this, I absolutely have to remember what colors the rainbow is and how they go together. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue and…

A L. Novak

Up to 60 meters per day: Some glaciers in the Arctic and Himalayas are growing, while most are retreating

We hear from all sides that the planet is warming. This should logically, in my humble common sense, mean that the glaciers are melting. When it’s warm, ice turns to…

A L. Novak
The location of the washing machine is very important. If it is in the wrong place or tilted, it can shorten its life and affect its function.

A washing machine on the plane will extend its life by years: even a slight tilt damages the drum

My washing machine does a dance lesson practically every time I turn it on. And I know that’s not entirely a good thing. The appliance should stand up straight because…

A Šárka Cvrkalová

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