Crowdfunding is opening up Britain’s justice system
Chris Day’s first Twitter post was fairly standard. “It feels good to tweet,” he wrote. He got two likes. A week later he posted a second time, about a legal challenge to protect junior doctors’ whistleblowing rights. Hundreds of people retweeted it. Soon, he marshaled an “army” of Read More...
PETA has a suggestion for a village named Wool
It began, PETA says, as a playful attempt to draw attention to animal cruelty in the wool industry: The animal rights group sent a letter asking the English village of Wool to change its name to Vegan Wool. But the letter from the British branch of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Read More...
IUCN lists 15 new sites as world’s best protected areas
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has admitted 15 new natural sites to the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas – the first global standard recognizing best practice in protected Read More...
Here's how to clean your bathroom without toxins
When you're switching over to natural and nontoxic home-cleaning products, the bedroom and living areas feel like pretty approachable places to start. The kitchen? Read More...
These natural fragrances are putting synthetic perfumes to shame
Synthetic perfumes can be extremely irritating if you have a sensitive skin or are prone to allergic reactions to their chemical ingredients. Luckily, there are companies that offer organic alternatives to the conventional perfume bottle. Their fragrances are free of harsh chemicals, rely entirely Read More...
Airbnb removes 200 settlement listings from the West Bank
The hospitality service decided to stop its operations in Israel’s disputed territory after continuous pressure from anti-settlement groups and human rights advocates. The West bank is host to 200 Airbnb listings, some in settlements which even Israeli authorities question the legality Read More...
Replace this Thanksgiving’s turkey with this mind-boggling non-meat alternative
If you’re looking for a juicy vegan alternative to this year’s Thanksgiving turkey, the watermelon ‘ham’ might just do the trick. According to the owner of the idea, the original preparation consists of brining the fruit in a marinade of herbs, salt, and ash for four days, drying it for Read More...
Study: Generosity may grant you a higher income
Most people’s expectations hold that frugality and selfishness are key components of a financially successful life. However, a new study proves the contrary. Research conducted on more than 60,000 people from the US and Europe observed that those who showed an interest and engaged more in Read More...
Take a look at what the future of innovative design holds for us
The Global Grad Show is an annual exhibition that unveils the most startling and innovative creations of students from the world’s leading design schools. This year’s edition displayed 150 inventions cleverly designed to make our lives easier. Check them out here to get an idea of how the next Read More...
The most powerful tidal turbine is expected to start generating power in 2020
A company that focuses on converting tidal currents into energy has introduced its newest turbine design. The device, which will be deployed in 2020, is expected to be the most powerful tidal generating platform in the world. This is a breakthrough in the industry as ocean energy could potentially Read More...