2019 could see great results in terms of environmental action
While 2018 has been a year bedeviled by extreme weather due to climate change, scientists have also put serious efforts into raising global awareness of the dire consequences that may follow if things are left unchanged. Following the UN report on climate change and the climate conference in Read More...
Why worrying is futile and how to turn your back on it
Though a natural response to misfortune, worrying doesn’t bring anything but anxiety and distress. Being worry-free in the face of adversity is an attainable goal. However, we must first acknowledge the futility of this tormenting emotion. If you have a hard time getting your worries out of your Read More...
The weapons effect: How equipping police with Tasers fuels hostilities
In June 2016, the City of London police force began to equip some of its frontline officers with Tasers, or "conducted energy devices," as they are known in such circles. The move was the first of its kind in England and Wales, and criminologists from the University of Cambridge used the shift to Read More...
Norway's electric cars zip to new record: almost a third of all sales
Almost a third of new cars sold in Norway last year were pure electric, a new world record as the country strives to end sales of fossil-fueled vehicles by Read More...
Ancient Irish healing cure turns out to be a modern lifesaver
One of today’s most deadly challenges to public health is the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In the United States alone, 2 million people are infected with an antibiotic-resistant infection annually; the World Health Organization has warned of the “post-antibiotic era.” An urgent Read More...
How a carpet maker became an unlikely hero of the environmental movement
We encounter carpeting every day, in offices, homes, stores–almost any interior setting. According to the Environmental News Network, carpets and rugs cover 70% of all flooring in the United States, a figure largely credited to the rise of corporate America and the white-collar workforce of the Read More...
South Korea bans single-use plastic bags from major supermarkets
South Korea is joining a growing list of countries attempting to halt the use of disposable plastic shopping Read More...
Using a VPN can significantly increase the privacy of your Internet traffic
A virtual private network, or VPN, is a convenient way to ensure safe and secure Internet use. With a growing number of cases of data breaching and system hacking, privacy concerns among individuals are also on the rise. Here’s a guide that explains why you should use a VPN to ensure secure web Read More...
Nestlé to launch plant-based ‘incredible burger’ this spring
Capitalizing on the growing trend of trading meat for plant-based alternatives, Nestlè will release the ‘Incredible Vegan Burger’ this spring. The world’s biggest food and beverage company has come up with a veggie burger made from soy and wheat protein that might pose some stiff competition Read More...
Angela Merkel: Germany to take greater role to defend global order in 2019
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated in her annual New Year’s address that the country will take on greater responsibility internationally in the coming year. Merkel mentioned the increasing threats to world order posed by climate change, migration, terrorism, and populism, and how Read More...