Science & Technology

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…

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…

Start 2020 in the Best Possible Way by Volunteering on New Year’s Eve

1 January, 2020

Helping less fortunate people by volunteering is one of the most beautiful and deserving things we can do. There are many ways to do it. Each of us can therefore choose how to be available to others in a way…

Don’t Throw Away Cooking Oil – Here Is How You Can Reuse It

1 January, 2020

One of the most widely used foods in the kitchen is undoubtedly oil. Think, for example, of all the oil needed for frying. The main problem is that not everyone cares about disposing of it in the right way. As…

3 Unique Moments That Have Marked the History of Music

31 December, 2019

There are events that are milestones in our history. And this applies to many fields, including the history of music. Here in fact the marriage with pop culture has allowed exoduses and mass events that have marked the path of…

Everything You Need to Know About Essential Oils

31 December, 2019

Every time you smell the petal of a flower, walk through a pine forest, peel a citrus fruit, touch the leaf of a medicinal herb or use a spice, you smell a scent. These are the essential oils inside the…

Violence Against Muslim Minority in Sri Lanka Is on the Rise

30 December, 2019

After the Easter terrorist massacres in April 2019, which killed over 250 innocent people in Sri Lanka, silence has returned on the Asian country. The violence, however, has not stopped. This time it is the Muslim minority that is under…

Greenness and Greyness – The Role of Nature in Children Health

30 December, 2019

It is no news that regular exposure to nature (gardens, forests, urban parks) has a lot of positive effects. But that contact with greenness from an early age will help to grow healthier adults has just recently emerged. In fact,…

Igbo in Biafra Still Dream of Independence from Nigeria

29 December, 2019

There are many requests for international protection made by migrants who are activists of the Nigerian separatist movement Igbo. They come from the south-eastern part of Nigeria and, in many cases, suffer discrimination and persecution by the federal government. Their…

Doing Laundry without Polluting Is Possible with These Tips

28 December, 2019

Doing laundry while respecting the environment is possible. There are in fact many tricks to save energy, water, detergent and plastic when using the washing machine. Let's discover them together. Laundry Tips: Choose Your Detergent Wisely To make an ecological…

Mekong River is Dying – And Millions of People Are in Danger

28 December, 2019

The Mekong River begins on the Tibetan plateau. It first runs for over 4,200 kilometers through China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. It then flows into the South China Sea. This is one of the largest rivers in Asia…

Digital Welfare: Can Technology Threaten Human Rights?

28 December, 2019

The technology and its application for building a digital welfare state has often been presented as a neutral tool. Its aim would be to improve access to social benefits, standardise access criteria, speed up practices and ensure efficiency for governments.…

The Future of Oil Industry – Will It Always Be the Most Used Source?

27 December, 2019

When will we stop using fossil fuels for good? Many people predict that the coal and oil industry will collapse under pressure from renewable energy and new environmental awareness. However, in the very short term it seems that things will…

Child Labour: Zanzibar Is the Island of Slave Children

26 December, 2019

130,000 Tanzanian children live as slaves in the homes of the rich in Zanzibar. It's one of the most serious plagues and at the same time one of the most understated problems in Tanzania. In short, this involves child labour and…

Green House Cleaning: 5 Cleaning Products You no Longer Need to Buy

26 December, 2019

The costs of house cleaning detergents can be very high. However, it is possible to reduce them by replacing commonly available products with natural, more environmentally friendly alternatives. In fact, you just need a few simple basic ingredients such as…