Newshub.co.uk Unit, Author at NewsHub.co.uk

Indonesia Is About to Ban Tourism on the Island of Komodo

12 January, 2020

The Indonesian Government is considering extending the ban to tourists on the island of Komodo. Initially, Indonesia had decided to ban tourist visits to the island for only one year. However, the government is considering prolonging the ban for at…

Native Quechua Language Enters Peruvian Universities After 500 Years

12 January, 2020

The Quechua language has finally entered the University of Peru. For this magnificent news we must thank a student of Peruvian and Latin American literature. She was in fact the first to write a PhD thesis in the indigenous language…

Tips and Tricks to Save Money on Your Bill When Ironing

11 January, 2020

Ironing is an activity that we often do during the week, and it takes up a lot of time. For this very reason, it's good to pay attention to the use we make of the iron, as it could increase…

It Looks Like the Maldives, But This Lake in Siberia Is a Toxic Waste Dump

11 January, 2020

It is so blue that people compare it to the sea in the Maldives. Yet this beautiful lake in Siberia is actually a toxic waste dump. We are in the city of Novosibirsk, 2,800 kilometers from Moscow, Russia. And the…

How Afterlife Is Explained by an Ancient ‘Map’ Found in Egypt

11 January, 2020

In Ancient Egypt, even death did not grant the deserved rest - or at least, not immediately. Before reaching Rostau, the glorious kingdom of Osiris, lord of death, the deceased had to undertake a sort of symbolic obstacle course in…

If You Quit Social Networks, You Can Stay at This Hotel for Free

10 January, 2020

There is a very special hotel in Sweden. Here tourists don't pay the price per night, as it usually happens, but according to the amount of time they spend on social networks. It is undoubtedly an original and nice idea…

There Is An Elevated Bike Path for Cycling Through the Trees

10 January, 2020

If you think you can't ride in trees, you're wrong. In Belgium, in fact, in Hechtel-Eksel in the Limburg district, cycling on treetops is a reality. How? Thanks to an incredible elevated bike path through the beautiful coniferous forests of Pijnven. A…

How Climate Change Is Threatening Mongolia Ancestral Lifestyles

9 January, 2020

We are in the remote tundra of northern Mongolia, in the Saiyan mountains, whose peaks reach 11,500 feet. Here there is a eternal snow bank that the locals call 'munkh mus', but which now risk no longer being eternal. Unfortunately, global…

This São Paulo Club Turns Cigarette Ends into Surfboards for Children

9 January, 2020

A Brazilian club found a great way to recycle cigarette ends. The solution is ecological and practical, above all it has a beneficial purpose. We are in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Here, "Lar Mar" is the meeting place for surfers. An…

How Mass Tourism Has Ruined Some of the Pacific Islands

8 January, 2020

Mass tourism is devastating the Pacific islands. From Thailand to Bali, there has been a real boom of visitors in recent years. However, it is not only the fault of Westerners. In fact, many of the tourists come from China…

This Californian Company Is Producing Meat Substitutes From the Air

8 January, 2020

As we know, the population is constantly growing. For this reason, ensuring enough food for everyone is a real challenge, especially if you want to continue to eat meat. In fact, resources are dwindling and livestock farming has a huge…

Death Penalties in the World: How Is the Situation Today?

8 January, 2020

In recent years there has been a reversal of death penalties. According to Amnesty International's latest global report on the death penalty, 2018 saw the lowest level of executions in the last decade. In fact, there was an overall decrease…

This Wolves Shelter Allows You to Sleep Surrounded by Wild Nature

7 January, 2020

In Bosnia you can sleep in the mountains with wild nature around inside a wolves shelter. Its name is Vukov Konak, which literally means "wolf-in". This lodge was born more than 100 years ago and even witnessed the war in Sarajevo…

North Korean Women Are Sold As Sex Slaves in China

7 January, 2020

They're running away from a terrible situation. However, they are unaware that they will soon end up the victims of another nightmare. Thousands of North Korean women, very young and often underage, are sold as sex slaves in China. Forced…

Don’t Accumulate Unwanted Christmas Presents – Recycle Them

6 January, 2020

According to American research, we receive and give $35 billion of unwelcome gifts under the tree every year. As a result, these objects end up in some drawer and among the many objects we have and don't use. This is…

Tree Bridges in India Become Stronger as Trees Grow

6 January, 2020

They are not the tallest or longest bridges in the world. In fact, they are a series of river crossings consisting of tree roots. These are real tree bridges that rise above rivers and ravines in Meghalaya in northeastern India. They…

Cook Islands Want to Change Their Name to Pay Tribute to Maori

5 January, 2020

The Cook Islands are a group of 15 islands in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. They are located four and a half hours flight from New Zealand and have less than 20,000 inhabitants. They are named after the…

How to Reuse Christmas Decors After The Holidays

5 January, 2020

The Christmas holidays have come to an end. The time has come to unpack the Christmas tree and the decorations with which we decorated the house during the holidays. But it's not just a question of carefully storing in boxes…

Tasmania Says No to Building a Chinese Resort in Front of National Park

4 January, 2020

The Freycinet National Park, near Swanse, would have had a spectacular view of the national park. This is the name of the resort that the Chinese intended to build in Tasmania. However, their plans did not go as they had…

Modern Day Slavery: How Is the Situation in the World Today?

4 January, 2020

Modern day slavery is not a legacy of the past, but a condition that affects over 40.3 million people in the world. It particularly affects women and girls (71% of the total) and children (one in four slaves is under…

Replace Toothpaste Tubes with These Environmentally Friendly Options

3 January, 2020

Every year tonnes of toothpaste tubes end up in undifferentiated collection. This is due to several reason. First of all, sometimes they contain mixed materials that are difficult to recycle. Other times, however, it is the consumers themselves who do not…

Central Japan – The Wonder of Nature in The Winter Season

3 January, 2020

Discovering Japan in winter is an unforgettable adventure that will delight even the most demanding traveller. In fact, the twilight lights that reflect on the snow create a suggestive atmosphere. In central Japan, between Tokyo and Kyoto, there are some…

Children’s Rights in the World: Are They Always Guaranteed?

3 January, 2020

Wars, terrorism, economic crisis and unemployment are depriving millions of people of the right to a stable and dignified life. Unfortunately, it is not only adults who suffer the consequences, but also children's rights. We must remember that the youngest…

How Fruit and Vegetables Changed Over Time Due to Human Intervention

2 January, 2020

Has the fruit and vegetables we bring to our tables always been as we know them? For example, were bananas the same colour, the same texture, the same taste as today, centuries ago? Apparently not. Fruits and vegetables have changed…

This Star Train Takes You in the Middle of Nowhere to See the Milky Way

2 January, 2020

A train to the middle of nowhere. That is the best way to admire the stars. The Great Star Star Train at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum is so coveted that it is sold out every year. It offers an…