Newly discovered remains may be earliest evidence of humans in Europe
The oldest evidence of Homo sapiens in Europe previously placed the first humans on the continent between 45,000 to 41,500 years ago. Now, new evidence discovered in a cave in Bulgaria shows that humans may have walked the area as far back as 46,000 years ago. A team of researchers found the Read More...
How Lush Cosmetics embodies the spirit of the circular economy
When Lush Cosmetics began in Poole, England in 1995, they didn’t have the resources for fancy wrappings, so they would hand-pour soap into upcycled drain pipes or lunch pails and then cut slices for customers to order. Now, almost 30 years later, the brand is highly successful, but they have Read More...
11-year-old skater uses extra quarantine hours to break Tony Hawk's record
While many of us might be looking for ways to fill up our time in quarantine, an 11-year-old in Brazil has taken full advantage of extra quarantine hours to accomplish something never before done in the world of skateboarding: a 1080-degree turn on a vertical ramp. With his school closed due to Read More...
Brazil is now taking swift action to protect Amazon rainforest from loggers
Brazil is home to the largest swath of the mesmerizing Amazon rainforest, but unfortunately, its government has allowed mass deforestation to occur under its watch. The good news—we say with an air of caution—is that the Brazilian government seems to be finally taking the issue seriously after Read More...
This bank helps immigrants navigate the US financial system
Many immigrants come to the US for a more stable financial future, but navigating a new and complex banking system can make it difficult for some newcomers to get their feet on the ground. The banking service, Majority, understands the difficulties immigrants face and offers financial tools Read More...
A movement of quarantined artists are painting murals all over their walls
The artistic response to coronavirus pandemic has been incredible. In the past months, we’ve seen everything from a virtual benefit concert by the Rolling Stones to a new Banksy artwork dedicated to health workers. Today, we share with you the first finished products from a collective of artists Read More...
World’s largest wealth fund drops fossil fuel investments
The world’s biggest wealth fund was built on Norway’s oil and gas production revenue. Now, the fund is shifting course and taking a stand against global warming by excluding some of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies from its portfolio. The fund, which owns about 1.5 percent of Read More...
Scientists invent process to turn waste seaweed into biofuel
When we allow substances such as agricultural fertilizer runoff to enter the seas, there are very real consequences. One of those consequences is that Sargassum seaweed is growing out of control in many areas, washing up on beaches in huge amounts. Utilizing a new technique, that rotting organic Read More...
India witnesses drop in carbon emissions for the first time in four decades
India’s rapid growth as a global economic power over the past decades came in tandem with a sharp, consistent rise in the country’s carbon emissions. Now, for the first time in nearly 40 years, CO2 emissions are falling in India. While the coronavirus lockdown plays a role in the decline of Read More...
New saliva test could be key to early throat cancer detection
HPV-driven throat cancers are on the rise, surpassing cervical cancer as the most common cancer caused by HPV. With a newly invented saliva test, researchers could detect the presence of throat cancer earlier for more effective treatment. The prototype test, developed by researchers at the Read More...