Australian opal miners fear for industry as land converted to national park Posted November 6, 2024 Opal miners in Queensland, Australia are concerned about the future of their industry as the land they source the gemstones from is being converted into a nationa…
The robotic arms that have learned to copy an artist’s brush strokes Posted November 5, 2024 As AI continues to evolve, the line between human and machine is blurring in the art world. One artist has taught a robot to copy her brush strokes
Turning the tide on plastic waste: Kenya’s Lamu Islanders upcycled washed up litter into boats Posted November 4, 2024 On the coastal island of Lamu, off Kenya’s east coast, workers are turning plastic waste into furniture, even boats. Lamu is contending with mounds of plastic …
Japan’s Kojima is a mecca for vintage denim Posted November 3, 2024 The All-American denim is all about being Japanese in the town of Kojima, whose main road is aptly named “Jeans St.,” with real pairs of pants flapping like flags…
Thousands of shipping containers have been lost at sea. What happens when they burst open? Posted November 2, 2024 Most of the world’s raw materials and everyday goods that are moved over long distances—from T-shirts to televisions, cellphones to hospital beds—are packed in large metal boxes t…
Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game Posted November 1, 2024 Food labels that say “sell by” or “best before” are misleading because they have no universal meaning under current laws. Now California wants to crack down on su…
No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank Posted October 31, 2024 Divers and marine experts found no evidence of a major fuel spill on a Samoan reef after a New Zealand navy ship ran aground and sank, Samoa's deputy prime minister said. All 7…
Ballot measure takes aim at large-scale animal farms in California county Posted October 30, 2024 In a stretch of Northern California known for scenic shorelines and celebrated vineyards, a battle is brewing over the future of the region’s animal farms. Res…
Australia’s small town stores battle for survival in online shopping age Posted October 29, 2024 For decades, Australia's country towns have relied on independently owned general stores. But some are now at risk of disappearing because of increased competition and economic pr…
Criminals set up fake online pharmacies to sell deadly counterfeit pills, prosecutors say Posted October 28, 2024 A network of illegal drug sellers based in the U.S., the Dominican Republic and India packaged potentially deadly synthetic opioids into pills disguised as common prescription dru…