On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, NASA made history when they touched an asteroid with a special spacecraft for the very first time. The information from the sample they collected could give us valuable information about our solar system and how Earth was formed. (1) NASA Touches Asteroid Bennu A NASA special spacecraft was able to...
Since the pandemic started, people have been getting creative in some very interesting ways. Most are trying to perfect their cooking skills, figuring out ways to exercise, and trying not to cut off all their hair by accident. Meanwhile, others are making a real lightsaber! Well, as real as it can get anyways. That’s right,...
In September of 2020, a Washington woman took in a porcupine who was badly injured in the labor day wildfires. The porcupine reunited this month with its mate after a long month apart. Injured Porcupine Reunited with its Mate After the labor day wildfires of 2020, Riley Wisdom was outside when she came upon a...
In the forests and natural areas around Copenhagen in Denmark, there are more than just trees, streams, and wildlife. Here you will find giant wood sculptures “hidden” in different parts of the landscape that make for a magical hike through the wilderness. (1) Copenhagen’s Giant Wood Sculptures Danish artist Thomas Dambo wanted to inspire people...
Our eyes are incredible, but they are also easily tricked. This is why it is fun to look at optical illusions or play games of “I Spy” with our friends to see who has the quickest eyes. Spot the difference games are another eye puzzle, and this one is a version of that. Can you...
These shoes weren’t just made for walking. Israeli designer Netha Goldberg is changing the meaning of functional fashion with shoe attachments for everyday items such as tampons, matches, and even charging ports. Shoe Attachments for Functional Fashion According to Goldberg, our society no longer experiences enough positive physical interactions with others. She decided that she...
The French government has announced that they will be starting an experiment distributing limited free medical cannabis. For many french citizens, this is a long-awaited announcement. French Government to Start Free Medical Marijuana Experiment Beginning either when the first prescription is given out or by March 31, 2021, the French government confirmed that up to...
Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous volcanoes on earth. Its most famous eruption took place in 79 AD, when it covered the nearby town of Pompeii in several feet of volcanic ash. This eruption completely froze the entire city- and all its inhabitants- in time. The volcanic ash that rained down upon Pompeii...
The police shootings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and the shooting death of Ahmaud Aubery, turned the world’s attention to one important realization: Black Americans don’t feel safe walking the streets of their own neighbourhoods. As the ensuing unrest began rippling across the nation, two women decided they’d had enough. If they don’t feel...
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest issues facing our environment. Sadly, the problem is only getting worse. In 1950, humans produced about 2.3 million tonnes of plastic annually. By 2015, that number had increased to 448 million tonnes. Experts estimate that production will double by 2050 [1]. This is why Canada’s new plastic ban...
For years, the symbol of wind power technology has been the wind turbine. While traditional turbines got us moving in the right direction, they are far from perfect. These bladeless wind turbines are changing how we think about collecting wind energy. Power From Bladeless Wind Turbines In 2015, Spanish company Vortex Bladeless came out with...
Finders keepers, losers weepers, right? Wrong. While that may have worked on the playground as a kid, the IRS has different rules. A man who found a nine-carat diamond in a public state park in Arkansas learned this the hard way. IRS Taxes Man on Found Diamond This past labor day, 33-year-old Kevin Kinard found...
