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China has 8 million blind people, but only 200 guide dogs
At the age of 11, Yang Kang lost his vision due to a rare type of eye cancer. But he considers himself one of the lucky few among China's millions of blind people -- he has a guide dog.
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England cuts traveler quarantine period to five days
England is drastically reducing its quarantine period for people arriving from most destinations in a move that will potentially throw open the doors for British people wanting to take foreign […]
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Heat-trapping gas levels reach a new record high, despite the coronavirus lockdown
No, the coronavirus lockdown did not solve climate change. Not even a little bit. In fact, the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere surged to a new record high this year, even as the […]
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Canada's largest city put into lockdown as infections soar
Toronto, Canada's largest city, was placed into lockdown for 28 days, with officials shutting shops, businesses and restaurants and banning indoor gatherings to curb a growing spike in Covid-19 cases.
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Netflix faces boycott calls in India over kissing scene
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Should women be entitled to period leave? These countries think so
Sachimi Mochizuki has worked in Japan for two decades, but she's never taken a day off for her period.
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Germany will require companies to put women on their boards
Germany's coalition government has agreed to a mandatory quota for women on the boards of listed companies in what's being hailed as a landmark moment for Europe's biggest economy.
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Hydrogen-powered trains could replace diesel engines in Germany
Siemens and Germany's rail operator Deutsche Bahn have announced plans to test a hydrogen-powered train with a range of more than 370 miles, technology that promises to reduce CO2 emissions and help […]
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How smart nets and scanners could keep more fish in the sea
Commercial fishing is draining our oceans of life. Trawlers are catching fish faster than stocks can replenish, while dolphins and turtles are also snared in their huge nets.
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US cities are losing 36 million trees a year. Here's why it matters
If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, the nation's latest heat wave might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a […]
