This Artist Wants to Save the Bees by Using Them in His Music
The environment continues to evolve, and as climate change is concerned, it’s not necessarily for the better. Bees are just one of the casualties in our use of pesticides and global warming. Billions of the insects...
These 10 Incredible Inventions Will Help Us Save the Planet
Every day, it seems that creative and forward-thinking people are responding to the rising demand for inventions that are both useful and ecologically conscious. Some products seem to be straight out of Black Mirror—with their...
These 10 Species Are Dangerously Close to Extinction
Yes, we’ve all heard of the polar bears, the whales, the giant pandas, the tigers, and the rhinos topping the endangered species charts and hogging the air time on World Wildlife TV advertisements. But sadly,...
A Brutal Look at Society Through 15 Thought-Provoking Illustrations
It’s difficult not to get pulled into the illustrations of artist Al Margen and find yourself contemplating the flaws of modern society. If good art is supposed to make one think and a little uncomfortable,...
Mexico’s Government Uses “Pegasus” Program to Spy on Activists & Journalists
How far is your government willing to go to cover up scandal and corruption? Unfortunately for Mexican citizens, the answer to this question is far enough to actually spy on civilians through their smartphones. Federal...
Coworkers Help Father in an Incredible Act of Kindness
In January 2017, Andreas Graff discovered that his four-year-old son Julius had leukemia. A few months later, his wife passed away from heart disease, leaving him suddenly both a bereft widower and a single father...
10 Positive News Stories You Might Have Missed This Month
It’s easy to get discouraged by all the bad news out there, but you don’t have to look far to see that there’s plenty of amazing news happening every day. Sometimes it might be something...
This Man Was Almost a School Shooter. Here’s What Stopped Him.
On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 14, a 19-year-old man stepped out of an Uber outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. At precisely 2:21pm, he opened fire inside a school building with...
Fasting for Three Days Could Reboot Your Immune System
Fasting diets have been slowly growing in popularity. But are they just a fad, or are there real health benefits behind them? Dr. Valter Longo, Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences and Director of the...
1,000 Kids Will Get to See ‘Black Panther’ For Free Thanks to Famous Rapper
There’s no denying it, Marvel’s latest film Black Panther is a sheer juggernaut at the box office. And a big part of the film’s success is due to rapper Kendrick Lamar. The L.A.-based rapper (his most recent...
Baltimore Police Kept Toy Guns to Plant Evidence on Unarmed People
On Monday, a federal jury convicted Baltimore Police Officers Daniel Hersl and Marcus Taylor on counts of racketeering, conspiracy, and robbery. Hersl and Taylor were two members of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task...
10 Companies Saving the Planet (and Making a Ton of Money Doing it)
Listening to the way conservatives like to talk up dirty, inefficient and old-fashioned industries, because of the money they can generate, you’d be forgiven for thinking that companies who make a positive impact on the...
15 Gene Mutations That Could Make You Superhuman
There are super humans walking among us, who thanks to little tweaks in their genetic makeup, can do amazing things. Here are 15 genetic mutations that give seemingly ordinary people extraordinary abilities. 1. Super Coffee...
10 Easy Actions to Make a Positive Impact on the Environment
It’s that time of year again, when we all vow to exercise, eat healthy, and work on our personal goals. But in light of some of the decisions the current administration is making regarding climate...
Finland Has an Efficient Way to Fight Bullying. Here’s How
For many, thinking back to middle and high school years means recalling awkward, yet enjoyable times. For others, it can mean flashbacks to bullying and harassment. Whether it was a single, isolated incident or a...
This Dangerous Chemical is Linked to Infertility & Cancer – And It’s Everywhere
How much of the food you eat comes in plastic packaging or cans? How often do you drink from plastic containers and water bottles? Or handle till receipts? Chances are, the answer to all of...
Can MRI Scans Lead to Poisoning? Chuck Norris Thinks So & He’s Suing for $10M
Action movie hero and martial arts star Chuck Norris is fighting a new battle, and unfortunately this time a roundhouse kick won’t solve the problem. Norris and his wife are embroiled in a $10 million...
10 Things That Are Illegal in the US – While Semi-Automatic Weapons Aren’t
America, as we all know, is the land of the free. It’s so free, that in fact, if you want to own 40 semi-automatic assault rifles, it’s your right. Stephen Paddock, the man who killed 58...