Hamid Sardar Afkhami is a photographer who toured Tibet and Nepal for his photography project. He also visited Mongolia with the goal to photograph the unique nomadic tribes who live alongside reindeer. A scholar of Tibetan and Mongolian languages, Afkhami has a Ph. D. from Harvard. His desire was to […]
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Scientists Are Baffled: The Earth Is Spinning Faster & Shortens the Days
Scientists are in shock after a recent discovery that showed that the Earth is spinning faster than it usually does, resulting in shorter days. Namely, according to new measurements conducted by the National Physical Laboratory of the UK, the Earth is rotating faster than it did a century ago. The […]
Why You Should Avoid Taking Melatonin Supplements
Melatonin is a hormone that plays a pivotal role in our sleep and wake cycle. Its natural levels are the highest at night. According to some research, supplementation with this hormone may be of aid in the treatment of sleep disorders like delayed sleep phase and provide relief from jet […]
8 Lifesaving Tips to Lower Your Risk of Strokes & the Early Signs of Stroke
The National Stroke Association notes that strokes are the fourth leading reason of death cases in America. They’re also the main reason for disability in adults. In a new study, it was found that many adults in the US at the age of 45 or older may have experienced a […]
How Singapore Uses Brightly Colored Signs for Their Dementia-Friendly Neighborhoods
With the number of Singaporeans being diagnosed with dementia, community support has become vital for them and their caregivers. People are coming together and building amazing dementia-friendly communities and support systems in Singapore. One such area is the Yishun neighborhood. This is where Ting Ting takes her dad for a […]
Australia Sets Aside 30% of Land Mass to Protect Unique Species
Australian Environment Minister recently announced that they’ll put aside at least 30 percent of their land mass for the conservation of species. Tanya Plibersek claims that this plan will keep the flora and fauna of the continent safe, considering they have fauna that doesn’t live anywhere else on the planet. […]
The Best Proven Ways to Heal Scars Naturally
For some, scars are marks of pride; however, others dislike them and want them gone. Because scars often influence our appearance, they can increase our self-consciousness. So, removing old scars requires understanding what a scar actually is and the type of scar you’re trying to remove. Scars form during the […]
This Teacher Kept an Empty Chair in His Classroom for 50 Years: The Reason Is Deeply Touching
Teachers have a big meaning in our lives. They don’t just give lessons on places, people, and dates. They teach us the fundamentals of life like reading, writing, solving problems, learning how to communicate, being a good friend, etc. Indeed, teachers are some of the most important people in our […]
A Lonely 67-Year-Old Sets Up a Woodworking Shed to Help Fight against Loneliness
When he was 22, Philip Jackson left the UK and came back at the age of 67. During this period of four+ decades, Jackson worked in construction in Australia and Thailand. When he came back and retired to his native Barnsley, he felt like a foreigner. He had a strong […]
Scottish Nightclub Powered by Heat from Dancers: Moving the Venue with Thermal Energy
As the UK government is turning to fossil fuels in the wake of a global energy crisis, this nightclub in Glasgow found a way to dance away the emissions and high costs. The iconic venue known as SWG3 started using its new system called the BODYHEAT. This system uses the […]