Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming Posted March 29, 2026 Billions fewer birds are flying through North American skies than decades ago, and their population is shrinking faster, mostly due to a combination of intensive agriculture and w…
New mother crochets, collects yarn octopi for use in Detroit hospital’s NICU Posted March 28, 2026 Joelle Haley went into labor on Christmas Day. Her son, Kieran, was born two days later, premature at only 24 weeks. To help calm herself, Haley would grab yarn and needles and cr…
Gotta catch them all: European Pokémon championships take place in London Posted March 22, 2026 The Pokémon Europe International Championships drew more than 7,000 competitors from 70 countries to London, making it Europe’s largest e-sports tournament. The event showcased ho…
AI boosts efficiency for some in India Posted March 21, 2026 As the use of artificial intelligence surges across the globe, the technology is steadily gaining ground in India. Businesses, start-ups, and individuals are experimenting with ne…
Biodegradable beads for sustainable carnival celebrations Posted March 15, 2026 The famous New Orleans Mardi Gras sees revelers come from far and wide to watch the lavish parades roll through the historic US city. In the narrow streets of the old French Qu…
Cash bouquets rival flowers as coveted tokens of love in Zimbabwe Posted March 14, 2026 Romance in Zimbabwe is taking strikingly inventive forms, reflecting life in an economy where cash reigns supreme and sustainability gains new social value. You can’t buy love,…
All aboard: Designing the trains of the future Posted March 8, 2026 The computers inside modern trains are already doing much of the driving. At train maker Alstom’s factory in Derby, engineers are testing how far that technology could eventually …
Flying taxis are on the horizon at Singapore Airshow Posted March 7, 2026 In Singapore, the question being asked is not if there will be flying taxis, but when. They’re not taking off just yet, but flying taxis are taking center stage at Singapore’s …
No time for the gym and good deeds? GoodGym combines both Posted March 1, 2026 A gym that’s free to join that makes you feel fitter and healthier and gives back to the community—sounds too good to be true. This is GoodGym, where volunteers run to community p…