Science & Technology

How Pro-Environmental Policies Could Foster the Economy of India

20 November, 2019

Developing countries, such as India and China, are among the top polluters in the world. China, with its large population, territory and fast-growing economy, has been one of the first polluters in the world. India looks set on following China’s…

What Is Upcycling and How Is It Different from Recycling?

20 November, 2019

In a world where we generate more and more waste and have fewer and fewer resources available, it is essential to encourage material recycling to contribute to a sustainable environment. In this regard, the term upcycling has recently spread. This…

Here Are Three Abandoned Places Reclaimed by Nature

20 November, 2019

In the second half of the 18th century, the intellectual and artistic life was dominated by the romanticism movement that, among other things, glorified nature. More specifically, its members criticized in their artistic production humans’ departure from Nature with the…

Why Chicago Teaching Strike Is a Symbol of Global Crisis

19 November, 2019

Between October and November, hundreds of teachers flooded the streets of Chicago for several days. The message they wanted to send was quite clear. They wouldn't stop their teaching strike until they got what they wanted. As a result, schools…

Extinction Symbol: What Does The Logo of Climate Change Protests Mean

19 November, 2019

These past two years have been characterized by the strikes aimed at bringing global attention to the problem of climate change. One global environmental movement established in 2018, in the United Kingdom, has since tried to compel government action to mitigate…

Korowai Tribe May Be the Last Cannibals in the World

18 November, 2019

There are still some cannibals on the planet. Or maybe not. They are the Korowai, an indigenous tribe from Papua New Guinea, an island in Oceania where modern development has not yet arrived. Progress is kept firmly away from dense,…

The Negative Consequences of Climate Change on Your Nutrients Intake

17 November, 2019

Among the consequences of global warming is not only the melting of glaciers, or the extinction of many animal species. There is also a substantial and concrete impoverishment of our table. Climate change, in fact, may also have disastrous effects…

History and Evolution of Vegetarianism: An Ancient Practice

17 November, 2019

The vegetarian diet has been booming in recent years. In the beginning it was just an elite phenomenon. However, now more and more people are deciding to change their diet in the name of an ethical choice. Actually, although most…

Five Incredible Ideas on How to Creatively Recycle Plastic

16 November, 2019

As the plastic island formed in the Pacific continues to grow, this material seems to be among the most used for packaging. However, the decomposition times of plastic are quite high. In fact, it could take up to 100 years…

Gender Pay Gap: Is There a Wage Gap Between the Sexes?

15 November, 2019

The gender pay gap - also called gender wage gap - is the average difference between hourly compensations of men and women. In the rich and middle-income countries that are members of the OECD - Organization for Economic Co-operation and…

Tips and Tricks to Save Energy and Money on Home Heating

15 November, 2019

In winter, heating our home environment is obviously necessary, but unfortunately also expensive. It is estimated that heating costs account on average for more than 50% of annual energy consumption. With a little attention, however, you could also halve your…

Who Are the Kurdish People? The Story of a Stateless Population

14 November, 2019

The Kurdish population is an ethnic group indigenous of the Mesopotamian territory corresponding to today’s south-western Armenia, north-western Iran, northern Iraq, north-eastern Syria and south-eastern Turkey. The Kurds speak different dialects which are all classified under the Kurdish language. However,…

How Using Technologies in Schools May Help the Environment

13 November, 2019

Classrooms are the places were the generation of the future are raised and educated. Schools are expected to give children the tools to face their adult life at the best of their potentiality. However, in a world that changes at…

These Are the Must-see Holiday Destinations for Your Autumn Vacation

13 November, 2019

Travelling in autumn is not a usual choice, but it is certainly a very good one. Most people prefer to travel in the summer period, when all the trendy destinations are crowded and chaotic. Then there are those who decide…

Economics Nobel Prize Rewards Research on the Problem of Poverty

13 November, 2019

Around 750 million people still live on very low incomes and children are the group of population most affected by poverty. About 5 million children under the age of five die of preventable or curable diseases. Moreover, the lack of…

These Are the Five Greenest Cities in the World Now

12 November, 2019

Which countries invest most in sustainable policies? And which are the greenest cities in the world, which respect the environment and the territory the most? DualCitizenLLC, an American consulting firm dealing with environmental sustainability issues, has drawn up the "Global…

Three Courageous Men Who Fought for Women Rights

11 November, 2019

Women gained the right to vote more than a century ago. Nevertheless, they still find themselves fighting against prejudice, inequality and sexism. To succeed in this battle, women need men’s support more than ever. Such campaigns like UN Women’s HeForHer…

Here Are the Best Green Inventions for a More Eco-friendly Future

10 November, 2019

The Earth is at risk due to the constant use of environmentally harmful products and non-renewable energy sources. In addition, multinationals are not afraid to deforest, pollute massively and damage the ecosystem in any way they can. Fortunately, however, some…

What is Proxemics and Why Is It Important in the Current Global Context?

10 November, 2019

The term proxemics was coined in 1963 by the cultural anthropologist Edward T. Hall in his book The Hidden Dimension. This concept originated from the studies of animal behavior conducted in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In fact, it…

Five Tips to Help You Reduce Your Meat Consumption

9 November, 2019

The special report released this year by IPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - underlined the great effect that reducing meat consumption would have on mitigating climate change. Meat consumption has a significant impact on global warming and meat…