Science & Technology

Mizuko Kuyo Is the Japanese Ritual Celebrating Unborn Children

16 January, 2020

Losing your child without even having a chance to see them and get to know them is very painful. It's a wound that tears you up inside and hardly ever heals. For this reason, in Japan there is an ancient…

Natural Fabric Softener – Vinegar, Baking Soda or Citric Acid?

15 January, 2020

Does natural fabric softener really exist? In recent years people have started using fabric softeners for laundry more consciously. In fact, many people have been looking for alternatives that do not have a negative impact on the environment. But above…

Women in Nepal Are Forced to Sleep in ‘Menstruation Huts’ Without Water

15 January, 2020

A tradition that discriminates against women is still going on in some areas of western Nepal. During their menstrual period, women in Nepal have to live in a hut, away from everything and everyone. Menstruating Women in Nepal Away from Society…

Climate Change Will Led to Shortage of Food for 9 out of 10 People

14 January, 2020

By 2100, 90% of the world's population will see food production decline due to climate change. There will therefore be a shortage of food for 9 out of 10 people. How is this possible, and what can we do to…

If You Want to Admire the Real Starry Sky, Visit These Sky Reserves

14 January, 2020

A sky full of stars. A romantic scenery that is increasingly difficult to enjoy because of the light pollution produced by man. For this reason today there are sky reserves. They are places without artificial lights, where everyone can really…

Genocides of Uncontacted Tribes Are Taking Place in Brazil

13 January, 2020

There are ongoing genocides of uncontacted tribes in Brazil. By this expression we are referring to indigenous peoples who have no contact with society. Let us find out what is happening and why nobody is talking about it. The Situation…

Solastalgia – When Climate Change Causes Anxiety and Frustration

13 January, 2020

If you are feeling sad or depressed while you watch the planet change, you may be suffering from solastalgia. This is a psychological discomfort closely related to climate change. What Is Solastalgia? The first person to use the expression "solastalgia"…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…