Science & Technology

This Swedish City Has Become the Recycling Capital of the World

23 January, 2020

Far from the Scandinavian stereotype of the modern city, Eskiltuna, with its grey and almost deserted streets, where you can find old cafés and pubs, is certainly not a place where you would expect to find such a convincing approach…

Why Artemisia Gentileschi Is the Bravest Painter in History

22 January, 2020

Painter, wife, mother, lover and great warrior. Artemisia Gentileschi is an icon symbol of feminism. In fact, she was one of the first women to rebel against rape bringing her rapist to court, although at that time this was considered…

Toilet Paper Pollutes More Than SUVs and Is Destroying Forests

22 January, 2020

Let’s face it, we are big toilet paper consumers. Every year we use 4 kilos each and almost 300,000 trees are cut down to produce it. But there’s more.

The Story of Radium Girls, Poisoned by Radioactive Paint at Work

21 January, 2020

Today there are numerous books, films and plays inspired by their dramatic history, which dates back almost one hundred years. Yet, not everyone knows about radium girls, also known as ghost girls. Who Are Radium Girls? This tragic story involved…

Marseille Soap: The Super Natural Detergent With Lots of Uses

20 January, 2020

Marseille soap is a simple yet great ally for household cleaning - but that's not all. In fact, we can use it in many ways. In addition to be a quality product, it is also natural, cheap and sustainable. So…

Humboldt, The Romantic Scientist Who Foretold Climate Change

20 January, 2020

He was a German naturalist, explorer, geographer and botanist. But above all, he was the pioneering scientist who for the first time observed, documented and analysed climate change over two hundred years ago. We are talking about Alexander von Humboldt.…

This Australian Store Is a Library, but for Clothes and Shoes

19 January, 2020

A new solution to fight consumerism comes from this Australian store, where people can exchange their clothes – just like with books in libraries. To access Lost Property – that’s the name of the store – you just need to…

Cameroon Is Experiencing the Most Serious IDPS Crisis in the World

18 January, 2020

Conflicts in Africa have led to 1850 deaths and 500,000 displaced persons, including many children deprived of their childhood. To date, 1,300,000 people are in need of assistance in Cameroon. Here the most serious IDPS crisis in the world is…

Alan Turing: The Story of a Genius Condemned For His Sexuality

17 January, 2020

His ideas led to early versions of modern computing and helped win the Second World War. Yet he died like a criminal for his homosexuality. Alan Turing is just one of many extraordinary people whose death, since 1851, has been…

This Mine in the Andes Is Poisoning Over 2000 Children with Heavy Metals

16 January, 2020

In Peru, a giant mine in the Andes is poisoning the air and water with heavy metals. Children in particular suffer the consequences of such poisoning, and their health is at risk. Living Near the Mine in the Andes We…

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"…