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To save the Amazon rainforest, scientists turn to reverse-engineering
With software, taking something apart and putting it back together again can help engineers improve their understanding of the underlying source code of their software. In structural engineering, the same methods can determine the cause of potentially fatal design flaws. This is known as Read More...
Albanian beekeepers expect a record year as bees thrive during the pandemic
Dressed in a protective bee suit on the base of Morava mountain in southeast Albania, 68-year-old Gezim Skermo had a wonderful declaration to make: “It’s been a golden year for bees.” At least, in Albania that is the case. With factories and farms silenced by the coronavirus shutdown, Read More...
Captain Tom Moore knighted for his inspiring fundraising campaign
Last month we shared the story of Captain Tom Moore, a 99-year-old veteran who raised over £32 million for NHS charities by walking laps in his garden. Moore’s goal was to walk 100 laps before his 100th birthday at the end of April. Not only did he achieve this, but he has also been awarded a Read More...
Giant media publisher pledges to become carbon-neutral by 2030
The coronavirus pandemic may have infused the world with uncertainty, but one thing remains clear: the climate crisis is not going away. With that in mind, global media company Condé Nast, publisher of Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Wired, and others, has recently committed to becoming carbon-neutral Read More...
An extremely rare white grizzly bear has been filmed in the Rocky Mountains
Cara Clarkson and her family were driving down a remote highway in Canada’s Rocky Mountains when a figure glimpsed against the dark evergreen forest left them in disbelief. Nuzzling through the snow for food was a white grizzly bear (no it wasn’t a polar bear), which Clarkson managed to capture Read More...
What does post-COVID-19 dining look like? QR code menus
This past week we dove into what dining out might look like in a post-COVID world. As one of the first countries to open up public activities again, Italy is giving us a glimpse into returning to normal life again. One big change: no more paper menus. To see food and beverage options, waiters Read More...
Global coalition of faith groups commits to divest from fossil fuels
To achieve a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change, groups from all echelons of society must act without delay. Seeking to do their part, faith institutions from around the globe have recently come together to take a stand for the climate. A global coalition of faith groups has Read More...
Nonprofit raises $8m to pay off debt for grads with low-income backgrounds
It goes without saying, getting a college degree in the US is a costly pursuit, and for youth from low-income families the prospect of student debt after graduation is incredibly disconcerting. Thankfully, a nonprofit has made it its mission to ease the financial burden of debt for students and Read More...
Humpback whales are enjoying a remarkable recovery
Known to be the longest migratory mammals on the planet and some of the ocean’s most remarkable singers, the humpback whale is probably the world’s most recognizable whale. It turns out, however, that the mammal is also one of the best instances of successful conservation efforts. Many humpback Read More...
This pack of dogs has saved 45 rhinos from poachers since 2018
Poachers in Kruger National Park pose a serious threat to rhino populations and even the rangers that protect them. But thanks to a pack of trained dogs introduced to the park in 2018, 45 rhinos have been saved from the prying hands of poachers. The use of dogs to protect rhino populations was Read More...