Australia uses 80 percent less plastic bags since supermarket ban
Two giant Australian supermarket chains have managed to slash down plastic bag consumption by 80 percent in the country. Since their remarkable decision to ban single-use plastic bags earlier this year, the supermarkets prevented an estimated 1.5 billion bags being introduced into the environment. Read More...
Electric bandage helps heal wounds four times faster than what it usually takes
Scientists have created an electric bandage that uses gentle electrical pulses to help heal wounds at a rate four times faster than that of ordinary healing. The bandage is hard-wired to a band that is worn around the patient’s torso and from where it receives low-intensity electrical pulses that Read More...
MIT: the transition to electric vehicles faces better prospects than expected
The electric vehicle revolution could play a great deal in helping slow down global warming and potentially achieve a carbon-free future. The transition could actually happen sooner than expected as researchers at MIT have found that nearly 90 percent of America’s current personal vehicles could Read More...
Climate change in seven charts and what to do to help save the planet
The world will face unprecedented environmental damage if countries fail to act on keeping global warming below 1.5C. Having a good understanding of the climate issues at stake and the impact of human activity on our planet’s health is vital to help prevent an environmental catastrophe. Here are Read More...
The key ingredient to a happy and fulfilled life
Being financially well-off, having a successful career and good physical health may seem like the recipe for a happy and fulfilling life but without loving relationships that’s merely just a drop in the bucket. New research shows that having someone to rely on helps your nervous system relax, Read More...
London unveils terminals that accept contactless donations to help the homeless
Thanks to the U.K.'s capital’s mayor, people in London will be able to donate to charities through contactless payments at public terminals. The scheme aims at helping charities combat homelessness, and currently includes 35 terminals which take £3 donations by card. This is a remarkable Read More...
The world shows decreasing suicide rates as people’s quality of life improves
Since 1994, over 4 million human lives have been saved globally due to a decreasing trend in suicide rates. Among the most prominent reasons are people adopting healthier lifestyles, enjoying greater social freedom, moving away from rural areas, and restricting access to the means to kill Read More...
Tunisia passes law that allows equal inheritance rights among men and women
Tunisian officials approved a bill that permits both men and women to have equal rights to inheritance, making it the first Arab nation to take such an initiative. The legislation contradicts the Qur’an which states the share of women’s inheritance is half that of men’s. The law also Read More...
EU embarks on a mission to achieve climate neutrality by 2050
In an arduous effort to keep global temperatures under 1.5C, the European Union has unveiled its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The 28-nation bloc will try to offset its carbon emissions by methods of removing warming gases from the atmosphere. The plan includes strategies like ramping Read More...
10 life lessons to teach your kids at a young age
Teaching your children valuable life lessons at a young age can help them get a better understanding of the world and develop a personality they’re comfortable with later in life. Here are 10 essential lessons to teach your children before the age of 10 in order to support a more fulfilled and Read More...