Disgraced Hollywood Mogul Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape
Harvey Weinstein looked like a shadow of himself when he was found guilty of third-degree rape and criminal sexual assault.
Nationwide snow and ice warning issued by the Met Office
Nationwide snow and ice warning issued by the Met Office: two yellow weather warnings, the lowest of the three warning categories for weather in the UK
British Private School closes after fears of Coronavirus
British Private School closes after fears of Coronavirus : the worst fears that the spill-over of virus can extend to other countries has come true.
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 the history of human progress. The mathematician who died on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the venerable age of 101 was in fact part of the NASA team that calculated the trajectories that brought the Apollo 11 mission module to touch the lunar ground.
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 are based on urban legends or false beliefs. Not everything that is natural is low impact, like cotton. And not always saving trees means protecting the environment.
Baobabs Are Dying – But We Still Do Not Know Why
Another one of Africa’s many mysteries. For about ten years now, some of the biggest and oldest trees on the continent, the baobabs, have been dying. Plants between 1,100 and 2,500 years old are disappearing. In particular, nine of the thirteen oldest baobabs on the continent have collapsed under their weight and have died in the last 10 years. It is shocking to think that during our lifetime so many thousand year old trees have disappeared at the same time.
Coronavirus situation in Italy: views around the world
We take a look at how the Coronavirus situation in Italy has been reported around the world as the outbreak worsens in Lombardy.
‘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”. But also like “guitar”!
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 batteries. Rice, red fruit, honey and chocolate are only some of these.
Even Plants Have a Nervous System To Communicate Stress
A minor cabbage larva bites and swallows a piece of leaf. Immediately afterwards, a wave of light propagates in what remains of the plant, as if to signal the attack in progress. This is the alarm system that plants use to activate hormonal defence mechanisms, the last bastion against parasites. This signalling mechanism is nothing more than the “nervous system” of the plants.
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 conditions for small and big ideas to take shape or spread on a large scale, sometimes changing our lives. Among them there were the zipper and even the tale of the 3 Little Pigs.
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 we can reuse them in many ways. For example, we can create home storage projects out of jeans, as well as new piece of clothing or bags.
Termites Built Their Own Underground City Over the Centuries
One of the largest and most complex megalopolises on Earth is almost unknown. And it wasn’t built by man, but by termites. We are in Brazil, particularly in the forest of Caatinga. Here scientists have used satellite images to calculate the size of the expanse of earth mounds raised by termites. They discovered that there are about 200 million earth cones up to 8 feet high and up to 30 feet wide. And all these together cover an area of about 90,000 square miles. In other words, it’s about the size of UK.
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 abilities, scientists could develop a cure for some diseases.
Coronavirus, the first 6 confirmed cases in Italy
Italy has confirmed it’s first six cases of Coronavirus, the virus that can cause a variety of illnesses from the common cold to more severe diseases.
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 convenient but which unfortunately end up being counterproductive. Even when it comes to savings tips, there are many false myths that die hard, like that washing dishes by hand saves money compared to using a dishwasher.
5 Reasons Why Contact with Nature Make Us Feel Good
Most of us spend most of our day indoors, like the workplace. Often without even doing much physical exercise. This condition can, in the long run, lead to more or less important health problems. But it only takes a few minutes a day to take a “green bath” and recover from the daily routine. Among the benefits of contact with nature there are: stress reduction, increased vitality and creativity, increased attention in children and also improved memory.
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 are dealing with. Much of our knowledge is in fact due to the research of ancient scholars. They have challenged the beliefs of their time to analyze natural phenomena and discover the secrets of the world. Galileo Galilei is one of these pioneers of physics and astronomy.
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. This is due to the fact that wood and stone do not release harmful substances, unlike synthetic floors.
There Is a Vast Unexplored Cave Down in Canada
In Canada there is a huge unexplored cave. The dream of every speleologist has emerged from the snows of British Columbia. The entrance alone is about 330 feet wide. It seems that no one has ever entered the cave – not least because you can’t see the bottom.
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 War or as the eternal Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On the contrary, most of the time states limit themselves to non-violent claims. Some of these “wars” have ancient origins, others are the result of recent landslides.
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, is that some of them are harmful to our health, such as aluminium additives, artificial dyes, aspartame.