Urban farming sprouts in impoverished Nairobi neighborhood Posted July 30, 2023 Kenya is facing food production and food security challenges due to population growth, land use and a changing climate. So in the congested capital Nairobi, residents of its Kiber…
Glastonbury Festival goes green Posted July 29, 2023 Whilst for many Glastonbury may evoke images of iconic musical performances, fancy dresses, flags and mud, sustainability has long been at the heart of Glastonbury Festival and th…
Meat from cultivated animal cells can be sold in the U.S. for the 1st time Posted July 23, 2023 Chicken grown from animal cells, not from slaughtered birds, can now be sold in the U.S., after the Agriculture Department issued approvals to California firms Upside Foods and Go…
Can supply keep up with demand as aviation business booms? Posted July 22, 2023 The aviation industry has bounced back after the pandemic halted air travel during the coronavirus lockdowns. Now aircraft manufacturers are struggling to produce enough jets to k…
Croatia’s ‘Game of Thrones’ town tackles overtourism with visitor limits, tourist tax Posted July 16, 2023 Dubrovnik, a picturesque city on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, is facing the challenge of overtourism, as the number of annual visitors continues to rise. The city, which is a UNES…
Teens with severe obesity are turning to surgery Posted July 15, 2023 John Simon III was a hungry baby and a “chunky” toddler who grew into a chubby little boy, his mother said. But by the time the California middle-schooler turned 14, his weight…
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 ‘Vision Pro’ goggles Posted July 9, 2023 Apple unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter’s ability to popularize new-fangl…
Hit show ‘Our Planet II’ returns with Sir David Attenborough narrating animals’ miraculous migratory journeys Posted July 8, 2023 For some, David Attenborough is the one and only voice of nature documentaries. So, fans of his calm, informed delivery were delighted to hear that the 97-year-old returns to narr…
Reunification Ride helps kids visit moms in Illinois prison Posted July 2, 2023 Dressed in her Sunday best — pink ruffled sleeves and a rainbow tulle tutu — Crystal Martinez’s 4-year-old daughter proudly presents her with a multicolored bouquet of carefully c…
Mushroom coffin biodegrades in 45 days Posted July 1, 2023 Environmentally friendly funerals are a growing trend. And while traditional wooden coffins come from trees that can take decades to grow and years to break down in the soil, t…