Man-made Star Goes Into Orbit For Humanity
A newly launched satellite is expected to become the brightest object in the night sky, creating a shared experience for all humanity, after being launched on board Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle in January. The Humanity Star is intended to serve as a focal point for humanity, as every single person on Earth will have […]
Bill Gates And Roger Federer Team Up in Match For Africa
Nineteen-time Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer will play his first-ever match in the Bay Area on March 5. Federer will take on American tennis star Jack Sock at the SAP Center in San Jose in an exhibition match to support children’s education in Africa. Celebrity guests Bill Gates and Savannah Guthrie will also take to the court in a celebrity-pro doubles match with net proceeds […]
NASA Technologies Are Creating A Better World
The 2018 edition of NASA’s annual Spinoff publication features 49 technologies the agency helped create that are used in almost every facet of modern life. These include innovations that help find disaster survivors trapped under rubble, purify air and surfaces to stop the spread of germs, and test new materials for everything from airplanes to athletic shoes. […]
12 Cultural Practices You’ve Probably Never Heard About
Each year a special UNESCO committee meets to evaluate cultural norms from around the world that are put forward for consideration for a list like no other – The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The list is made up of intangible heritage elements that demonstrate the diversity of that particular heritage raises […]
How Did Our Politics Get Us Here? Why We Vote For Lying Demagogues
A year after Donald Trump’s inauguration, many pundits and citizens alike continue to try to understand the results of the 2016 election. At the heart of the matter is a legitimate question that deserves to be considered not only for its importance to Trump’s victory, but also as it relates to many other governments worldwide and throughout […]
Long-Term Warming Trend Continued in 2017
Earth’s global surface temperatures in 2017 ranked as the second warmest since 1880, according to an analysis by NASA. Continuing the planet’s long-term warming trend, globally averaged temperatures in 2017 were 1.62 degrees Fahrenheit (0.90 degrees Celsius) warmer than the 1951 to 1980 mean, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) […]
Dallas Maverick Get’s On His Bike For Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief
ofo, the world’s leading station-free bike-sharing company, and the JJ Barea Foundation, Dallas Mavericks player JJ Barea’s organization that offers economic assistance to non-profit entities in Puerto Rico, has announced a partnership in support of Hurricane Maria recovery efforts on the island. As part of this collaboration, ofo donated 600 bikes to be distributed throughout Puerto Rico, […]
Matt Damon Asks Beer Lovers to Help Solve Water Crisis
Stella Artois and Water.org have announced a call to action for all beer lovers who plan to watch this year’s Super Bowl, the most highly watched event of the year. By stocking up on Stella Artois beer for the big game and beyond, people across the country can help provide access to clean water for […]
Forget Bitcoin, Planting Trees Can Offer Amazing Returns
A new report has found that money actually does grow on trees. Businesses are making money from planting trees and growing sales as rapidly as 10 times per year. Many investors don’t know what restoration is or realize the extent of its potential. A new report by World Resources Institute(WRI) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) reveals that businesses […]
Hollywood’s Hiring Freeze: Female, Black & Asian Directors Rarely Worked in 2017 Films
The upcoming Golden Globe Awards will present yet another man its Best Director award, giving the cold shoulder to female directors such as Greta Gerwig, Dee Rees, Patty Jenkins and Kathryn Bigelow. But a new report on films from 2007 to 2017 reveals a larger problem than a lack of award nominations for female directors. Diversity in the director’s […]
