Home design, crow intelligence, and Mensa testing updates

Various lifestyle and science topics are highlighted, including interior design strategies and cognitive research. Experts suggest that effective home renovation, particularly for houses from the 1980s, should prioritize the building envelope—such as the roof, facade, and insulation—and essential installations like plumbing and electricity before focusing on aesthetic changes like kitchens or bathrooms.

In interior design, small spaces can be visually expanded through multifunctional furniture, the use of mirrors, and maintaining clear sightlines. Additionally, coffee tables are increasingly viewed as central aesthetic statement pieces in modern living rooms.

Scientific research indicates that crows possess high cognitive abilities, including the capacity to recognize human faces, use tools, and estimate quantities. Meanwhile, Hrvatska Mensa is organizing upcoming intelligence testing in Zagreb, Osijek, Split, and Rijeka to celebrate its 80th anniversary and International Intelligence Day.