Specialty Coffee Shops and Parisian Cafes

Specialty Coffee Shops and Parisian Cafes

It’s a Parisian scene as iconic as the Eiffel Tower: the sidewalk cafe, where outside, rattan bistro chairs and tables invite passers-by to linger and engage in people-watching, and inside, strangers mill about the bar and exchange small talk over astringent espressos and glasses of wine. But over the last 15 years, a distinctly Anglophone, […]

A Complete Guide on Hiking the Inca Trail in 2025

A Complete Guide on Hiking the Inca Trail in 2025

Machu Picchu is one of those bucket-list activities people dream about. While most people visit on a day trip, you can also visit via the Inca Trail, a challenging multi-day hike through the jungles of Peru. In this guest post, my friend Gillian divulges the details of her trek while sharing some tips and suggestions […]

New evidence suggests megaflood refilled the Mediterranean Sea 5 million years ago

New evidence suggests megaflood refilled the Mediterranean Sea 5 million years ago

Ridge outcrops. Credit: Communications Earth & Environment (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43247-024-01972-w A study provides compelling new evidence that a colossal “megaflood” refilled the Mediterranean Sea, ending a period during which the Mediterranean was a vast expanse of salt flats. The research suggests the Zanclean Megaflood ended the Messinian Salinity Crisis, which lasted between 5.97 and 5.33 […]

Unlocking The Future Together: Why IFLScience Is Launching A Membership Model

Unlocking The Future Together: Why IFLScience Is Launching A Membership Model

My name is Johannes Van Zijl, and I am the Managing and Editorial Director of IFLScience.  I’m here to discuss an exciting yet essential evolution at IFLScience: introducing our new membership model.  This change, grounded in our commitment to transparency and connection, marks a significant step forward in how we engage with science and our […]