Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Molly Bergen
09/16/2021
Rwanda to Plant Over 43 Million Trees to Fight Climate Change
Rwanda’s Minister of the Environment, Dr. Jeanne D'Arc Mujawamariya, just revealed the next steps in the country’s race towards zero carbon emissions: the planting of over 43 million trees across the country to help fight desertification.
10/06/2021
Smart microscope slides detect cancer
A study published today in Nature demonstrates that by modifying the surface of conventional microscope slides at the nanoscale, biological structures and cells take on a striking color contrast that can be used to instantly detect disease.
10/05/2021
Snapchat is adding a feature to help young users run for political office
Young people in the U.S. made history in the 2020 elections, voting at a record high rate. And now the technology company behind a popular social media app is hoping to help some of those young voters become political candidates in their own right.
10/07/2021
Cambodia celebrates return of ancient Khmer sculptures from Douglas Latchford collection
Cambodian officials have celebrated the return of five important ancient Khmer sculptures from the collection of Douglas Latchford, among more than 100 his daughter Julia promised to return after his death last year.
Google Maps to show the lowest carbon route for car journeys
Google Maps is to offer drivers the lowest carbon route for their chosen journey as part of the search company’s new environmentally friendly policies.
10/05/2021
Hydrogel Tablet Can Purify a Liter of River Water in an Hour
As much as a third of the world’s population does not have access to clean drinking water, according to some estimates, and half of the population could live in water-stressed areas by 2025.
10/06/2021
A Better Way to Think About Your Risk for COVID
For months we’ve been fixated on the idea that some people are at “high risk” and others aren’t. Now scientists have a better understanding of the continuum.
10/04/2021
World’s longest under-sea electricity cable begins operations
The idea behind the NSL is for it to harness Norway’s hydropower and the U.K’s wind energy resources.
10/04/2021
How to Build a Life – How to Be Self-Aware
Manage your feelings so they don’t manage you.
10/06/2021
The White House says it will spend $1 billion to increase the supply of rapid at-home tests.
The White House on Wednesday announced a billion-dollar investment in at-home rapid coronavirus tests that it said would help quadruple their availability by later this year.
10/05/2021
Denmark Is Cleverly Repurposing Old Wind Turbine Blades as Bike Shelters
With concerns about climate change mounting to a fever pitch in recent years, it’s no wonder that many countries have sought to shift their power consumption to renewable energy sources.
10/04/2021