In December 2019, the highest court in the Netherlands upheld a ruling that demands from the government to reduce their greenhouse emissions by at least 25 percent of 1990 levels by the end of 2020. This case was brought several years ago by the environment group Urgenda in an effort […]
Some dog owners apparently love their dogs so much that they treat them like they treat a kid. Sometimes, they even claim they love them more than some family members and friends. And, a new research is backing these claims up- there’s a scientific reason why they prefer their four-legged […]
Pejo 3000 is a ski resort located in the north of Italy and it will become one of the first ski areas in the world to become free of plastic. The resort is located right within the Stelvio National Park and has recently announced that they’re prohibiting disposable glasses, straws, […]
Even though the federal minimum wage has been stagnant for a decade, there have been efforts to increase it in some cities and states. But, the advantages of raising the wage won’t just help people afford their rent- in fact, it can help keep them out of prison and reduce […]
Thanks to this technological discovery, ultra efficient, hydrogen-fueled vehicles may be appearing on the market soon. This September, a team of researchers from the Techion Israel Institute for Technology published a paper in the journal Nature where they presented their development of a cheap, clean, safe, and very efficient method […]
Even on the most silent days, our world is full of sounds like that of birds chirping, winds flowing through trees, and insects humming around. And, the ears of the predators and preys are attuned to each other’s presence. Sound is indeed pivotal for life and survival and this fact […]
According to scientists, two weeks of lounging around when it’s Christmas season may cause a permanent damage to your health. According to the researchers, this inactivity is sufficient for our muscles and bones to weaken and our heart and lungs to reduce in efficiency. The scientists followed the health of […]
Unfortunately, thousands of patients in the UK are dying because of delays and insufficient beds in overcrowded hospitals, claims a new research. The research, conducted by a group of NHS doctors concluded that almost 5,500 deaths in the past three years were a result of the person spending too much […]
A new study released this Monday indicates that the increase in temperatures caused by climate change is associated with earlier childbirth in the US. According to the findings of this study, hot temperatures cause shorter pregnancies than a woman would normally have and thus, increase the risk of poor health […]
If you’ve recently had a baby, at a specific point, a grandma or a random stranger has probably served you up with a usually unsolicited advice that ‘you’re going to spoil your baby’ if you’re constantly comforting it when it’s crying. These people will also give you their opinions about […]