Coronavirus, reporter talks about a Chinese virus created in the laboratory in 2015
A 2015 video from italian public service broadcaster has gone viral since it shows how an old experiment can be related to the latest pandemic.
The Most Popular Fake News About Climate Change
Denialists have always been there, ever since we started talking about global warming. Yet the reality is now before everyone's eyes, amid increasingly extreme natural events, crop losses, endangered animals and the many other effects of climate change. However, influential people…
Katherine Johnson, the Scientist Who Took Man to the Moon
It wasn’t easy being a career woman in 1950s America. Moreover, being African-American made things even harder. Yet Katherine Johnson, who fell into both categories, not only made it. In fact, she also managed to leave an indelible mark on…
5 Ecologically Friendly Products That Are Not That ‘Green’
Is paying attention to the environment by choosing ecologically friendly products your philosophy of life? Good, but sometimes even with the best intentions you can be wrong. In fact, there are many things that many people believe are ecological but…
‘Huh’ and Other Universal Words That Need No Translation
Some words, passing from one language to another, take on completely different expressions. Some of them are almost untranslatable. On the contrary, other words almost need no translation, because they sound strangely similar everywhere. Just like “huh”, “coffee” and “ok”.…
Feeling Tired All The Time? Here Are Some Natural Remedies
There are several natural remedies that can give more energy, both physical and mental. Among them are the foods we bring to the table. Nutritious, low in fat and calories, they stimulate the metabolism, improve the mood and recharge the…
3 Smart Inventions That Come From the Great Depression
Necessity is the mother of inventions. This is also what happened during the Great Depression. It was one of the worst financial crises in modern history, after the collapse of Wall Street in 1929. At that time there were the…
Turn Old Jeans into Something New with These Ideas
Reducing our ecological footprint also involves reducing waste and recycling. For example, if you’re renovating your wardrobe, don’t throw away the clothes you no longer use. Old jeans in particular are perfect for recycling. Jeans are very durable and versatile, so…
How Some Remote Populations Have Incredible Superpowers
Some people have abilities that resemble the superpowers of comic book or science fiction movie characters. Instead, they are widespread in remote populations, as a result of adaptation and the secular work of some geniuses. Moreover, by studying these secret…
Savings Tips That Do Not Actually Save You Money
One of the most common objections to an environmentally sustainable lifestyle is that it is too expensive. In reality, reducing environmental impact and saving often goes hand in hand. However, people often engage in behavior that they believe they are…
Galileo Galilei, the Italian who ‘Literally’ Revolutionized Science
When we raise our eyes to a starry sky, we more or less all know what we are looking at. There are stars, planets and celestial rotations. The universe is still very mysterious, but at least we know what we…
The Most Sustainable Materials for Ecological Flooring at Home
There are many elements that make a home ecological. Yet one of the main sources of domestic pollution is building materials. In fact, using natural materials for floors allows you to have a healthier air in your home first and foremost.…
Buying on eBay: a practical guide
Buying on ebay can produce incredible results, from finding rare collectible items to getting the very best deals: here’s a buyer’s guide.
Four Border Wars Around the World That Nobody Talks About
We call them border wars. They are the conflicts between nations, large and small, that take place close to an unshared border. Fortunately, not all border wars result in armed conflict, as they did at the time of the Falkland…
Watch What You Eat: 5 Ingredients Harmful to Your Health
We should always consume fresh, home-cooked food. However, we often prefer packaged products for convenience or for a short time. Industrial food labels, however, often have a long list of ingredients, most of which are incomprehensible to non-experts. What we know, however,…
10 species that have gone extinct in the last 20 years
As the human population increases and climate change and global warming become more prevalent, here’s 10 species to have recently gone extinct.
Origin of Religion: Were They Born Before or After Complex Societies?
For a long time people thought that gods watching over human actions were necessary for developing societies on a large scale. In a small community where everyone knows each other, it is impossible not to notice uncooperative behavior. But when…
Stay Away From Hair Dyes that Contain These 3 Ingredients
Hair dyes are one of the most used products by women. However, after the many alerts about health risks raised by experts, many wonder if it is best to change their habits. Unfortunately, it is not enough to look for…
The Consequences of Gender Selection in the World
Although we are in the 21st century, gender selection is still a major problem. Gender-selective abortions performed in recent decades have caused an unexpected distortion in the ratio of males to females. Statistically, every 100 newborn babies are born 103-107…
Green Technology: 5 Hi-Tech Gadgets That Respect the Environment
Considering the amount of electronic waste we produce, we need to implement green technology. The hi-tech field needs to renew itself and find greener solutions. Someone actually has already tried to combine technology and respect for the environment. As a…
7 Units of Measures That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
When in Rome, take your units of measures. It is already difficult to convert from feet to meters or from pounds to kilograms, which is essential to move in European countries. Things get even more hard if we think that…
Best Household Plants to Grow to Purify the Air at Home
Most people would never say that, yet the substances most dangerous to health are inside our homes. How can we avoid contact with indoor sources of pollution? As well as being careful when buying furniture, preferring eco-friendly detergents and natural…
Valentine Day Origin: Why Do We Celebrate It Today?
The pagan origins of Valentine’s Day, the feast of lovers, were wild and uninhibited. The highlight of the feast was when the matrons let themselves be whipped by a group of naked young men. Then came a pope who christianized…
On Valentine’s Day, Do Not Forget to Respect the Environment
Valentine’s Day is coming up. As an opportunity to express more attention to your partner, it is lately becoming a tool of mass consumerism, to enrich large companies. In fact, we should show love to our partner every day throughout…
Global Warming: is it really getting too hot?
Global warming has become the most pressing concern for humanity in the present day. How hot is it getting and how will this affect us?