114 years ago today, Ian Fleming, the writer of the James Bond character, was born in Kent. Serving as a […]
How ‘Frozen Zoos’ Are Helping Save Vanishing Species
Over the last two decades, a secret institution has gone largely uncredited with some fairly remarkably achievements in animal conservation. […]
European Cities Are Turning Rooftops Into Community and Sustainability Hubs: ‘A revolution in urban planning’
Across Europe, intrepid artists, planners, and architects are transforming the flat, grey rooftops of the continent into lively community hubs. […]
Adventurous Play Helps Boosts Children’s Mental Health, Research Says
Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first […]
This Fruit Could Help Improve Memory and Ward Off Dementia, Study Says
Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol—according to new research. A […]
Good News in History, May 27
72 years ago, Linnanmäki, a very unique kind of amusement park opened in Helsinki, Finland. Along with containing roller coasters, […]
Ice at the Moon’s Poles May Have Come From Ancient Volcanoes
Billions of years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions broke loose on the moon, blanketing hundreds of thousands of square […]
Iceland Trots Out Service That Lets Horses Reply to Work Emails While You’re On Vacation
Iceland has trotted out a service that lets horses reply to work emails when you’re on holiday. The world-first ‘OutHorse […]
Piece of Ancient Graffiti Reveals New Clues About the Day Pompeii Was Destroyed
Pompeii has captured the world’s attention for years, and few sites have revealed more about the life and luxuries of […]
Wintering Monarch Butterflies Bounce Back in Mexico – Numbers Surge by 35%
Following a massive, 125-fold increase in western monarch butterfly populations in America, a 35% increase has just been recorded in […]