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Care home creates ‘hug tunnel’ so residents can hug their loved ones
Hugging is one of the most universally comforting forms of endearment, and its absence in recent months as a result of pandemic-induced physical distancing has taken a toll on many people’s wellbeing. In an effort to make human affection somewhat more tangible, a care home in the south of Read More...
Juneteenth may soon be recognized as a federal holiday
Juneteenth gained momentum as a celebrated holiday this year in the wake of a rising wave of calls for racial justice and reforms across the US. Now, with the support of corporate executives, sports officials, and elected officials, the move to make Juneteenth a national holiday is gaining Read More...
Sloth robot takes role of conservationist to watch over rare species
While typically sloths are not on display at Atlanta’s Botanical Garden, over the next couple of months, the garden’s visitors will be treated to the peculiar sight of a cute, sloth-resembling robot hanging out amongst the trees, watchfully observing the natural environment around it. The Read More...
US Supreme Court rules in favor of “Dreamers”
The DACA program allows nearly 700,000 young, undocumented immigrants to live and work in the United States without fear of deportation. Yesterday, the Supreme Court protected the program from being dismantled and upheld the rights of immigrants, many of whom came to the US as young children and Read More...
Readers in Africa and Asia can see a “ring of fire” eclipse this Sunday
This weekend kicks off the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, and this year features an additional special solar event: a "ring of fire" new moon and solar eclipse. Lunar eclipses happen when the Earth sits between the sun and a full moon, while solar eclipses happen when the new moon Read More...
Humorous posters urge National Park visitors to stay a bear’s length apart
As quarantined visitors itch to get back into nature, national parks across the country are moving to reopen. However, even in the vastness of the outdoors, park officials still have concerns about the spread of Covid-19. The National Parks Service has rolled out some creative new posters that are Read More...
English soccer players take the field and a stand for racial justice this week
English soccer is back this week, and when Manchester City and Arsenal take the field this week, all players’ jerseys will feature “Black Lives Matter,” rather than their names. The change comes after a push from players to demonstrate their support of the global anti-racism movement. Read More...
Proposed California bill would make cosmetic products safer for all
We are all in the market for clean beauty products free of harmful or toxic chemicals, but with mile long ingredient lists and complicated names, it can be hard to navigate choosing safe options. Fortunately, new legislation could make beauty products safer for all. The California assembly has Read More...
Innovative tree growing method sees tiny urban forests pop up across Europe
Planting more forests around the globe is definitely a good approach to help reduce the risk of climate change, but it can take decades before trees can grow to their full potential and significantly benefit the environment. Using an innovative approach towards growing forests, people around Read More...
How K-Pop fans led a virtual protest for racial justice
As protests for racial justice took place around the globe, the Black Lives Matter movement found an unusual ally in the world of K-Pop where fans and artists alike led an online anti-racist movement. In a truly 21st century moment of activism, K-Pop fans flooded Twitter with “fancams,” or Read More...