The Herds will see over a hundred cardboard animal puppets travel across Africa and Europe to highlight climate change Posted July 31, 2024 In April 2025, a herd of animals will travel from Central Africa to the northern tip of Norway—drawing attention to climate change. Forced out of their natural habitats due to …
Efforts to save Hong Kong’s disappearing neon signs Posted July 30, 2024 The lights are turning off in Hong Kong. The once spectacular neon hustle and bustle is now much reduced. Safety and regulations mean many shops and businesses have taken down …
‘Lab-grown’ meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect Posted July 29, 2024 Before Florida’s ban on “lab-grown” meat went into effect, one manufacturer had hosted a last hurrah with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miam…
Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity, straining businesses and public services Posted July 28, 2024 About half of Nigeria’s more than 200 million people are hooked up to a national electricity grid that can't provide sufficient daily electricity to most of those…
California considers unique safety regulations for AI companies, but faces tech firm opposition Posted July 27, 2024 California lawmakers are considering legislation that would require artificial intelligence companies to test their systems and add safety measures so they can't be potentially ma…
Cutting-edge technology on show at Euro 2024 is changing the face of soccer Posted July 26, 2024 From smart-enabled match balls and artificial intelligence to cryogenic recovery chambers, soccer is being transformed by the cutting-edge technology available to…
Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids Posted July 25, 2024 Sweden launched a groundbreaking new law on July 1 that allows grandparents to step in and get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up…
Residents of Australian town fight to stop 1,800 new homes in koala habitat Posted July 24, 2024 A new housing proposal in Australia could threaten precious koala habitat according to hundreds of local residents who have banded together to oppose the plan. Sp…
Summer camps adapt to more frequent heat waves Posted July 23, 2024 As the first heat wave of the season ripples across the U.S., summer camps are working to keep their children cool while still letting the kids enjoy being outsid…
A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive Posted July 22, 2024 Janette Navarro’s 1996 Volkswagen Beetle roars as it barrels up a steep hill overlooking concrete houses stacked like boxes on the outskirts of Mexico City. Sh…