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Diamonds are a precious commodity, and for good reason. They are durable, have a high lustre and a low reactivity – meaning they don’t spark when struck by other metals. But despite diamonds’ many advantages, they’ve never been used as a form of art before. That all changed earlier this year, when MIT professors Brian […]
Following the lead of France, which announced earlier this year that it would fine companies that don’t remove hate speech promptly, Germany is now following suit. According to reports, social media companies operating in Germany will face fines of up to 50 million euros if they don’t take swift action against hateful content and fake […]
It was recently announced that Facebook was planning to cancel the number of likes from Pages and profiles. This move is being made in order to combat “misuse” of the like button, as well as to encourage people to interact more with posts. While this change may seem like a big setback for businesses who […]
In recent years, the number of refugees and migrants coming to Europe has increased exponentially. The reasons for this are many, but the most common one is conflict in countries like Syria and Sudan. As these people flee their homes, they often end up homeless or in dangerous situations. Some find refuge in other countries, […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a grave warning about the Ebola epidemic in Africa, estimating that up to 190,000 people could die in the first year if containment measures fail. The WHO is urging countries in the region to do all they can to address the outbreak and prevent its spread – from […]
As the world continues to face increasing global threats such as pandemics and climate change, it’s important that every country invests in vital health services to keep its citizens safe. Israel is planning to become the first country in the world to offer 4 shots of the covid-19 vaccine, which is designed to protect people […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has left a trail of death and destruction in its wake, with one new billionaire created every day during the pandemic, according to Oxfam’s analysis. The report comes as the world grapples with how to respond to the outbreak and prevent future pandemics. In order to put this figure into perspective, it […]
Kefir, a Maine Coon cat, is the talk of the town because of its larger than normal size. While many people might be only familiar with cats that are around one or two pounds, Kefir weighs in at 14 pounds – making her one of the heaviest Maine Coons ever recorded! Kefir, a Maine Coon […]
Do you ever find yourself feeling guilty when you don’t have anything to give to a homeless person? Well, maybe it’s time to start thinking about giving to children who don’t have shoes. According to the World Health Oragnization, childhood obesity is on the rise, and one of the major causes is lack of access […]
If you’ve ever seen a yellow-legged gull nest, you know that they build some pretty wild nests. But did you know that their nests are actually quite patriotic? A study published in the journal PLOS One discovered that the eggs of yellow-legged gulls contain traces of American and Canadian flags. What do scientists discover when […]