A fight against time continues as thousands drink lead-poisoned water in Flint, Michigan
Lead, a lethal chemical, has contaminated water in the city of Flint, Michigan. Citizens are outraged as revelations of government malpractice surface.
Major Lazer, the first musical bridge between the USA and Cuba
Major Lazer will be the first US artists to perform in Cuba after last summer’s thawing of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Stop worrying about New York: blizzard Jonas has calmed down
New York and other East Coast cities were paralysed by blizzard Jonas. A perfect Sunday sun began melting the over 26 inches (66 cm) of snow that fell in 24 hours.
The planet hits another record: 2015 was the hottest year
2015 was the hottest year on record. Many believe this shouldn’t make the headlines, but the record-breaking figure is cause for concern.
Fluoride in water. A medicine turned toxin
Water fluoridation in the United States has been controversial since it began in 1945. As awareness of fluoride’s toxicity increases, battles for its removal intensify.
First space zinnia blooms. Why it brings us closer to Mars
L’astronauta Scott Kelly ha pubblicato la foto della prima zinnia sbocciata nello spazio. Segno che anche i fiori possono crescere in condizioni di microgravità.
2016 CES in Las Vegas, technological products dealing with bicycles
The 2016 CES show that took place in Las Vegas presents a few products that could revolutionise how bicycles are used in the future. We’ve chosen five.
California, massive gas leak is causing one of the worst environmental disasters in US history
Da due mesi gli ingegneri tentano di fermare una fuga di metano da un impianto alle porte di Los Angeles. Jerry Brown dichiara lo stato d’emergenza.
Ancient grains. Heirloom wheat makes its comeback in the USA
Sustainably grown ancient grains and traditional bakeries are coming back. Could this be the solution to widespread gluten allergies?
Monarch butterflies are flying high in Mexican El Rosario with a population increase of 200%
Many fear for the monarch butterfly but great news is coming out of the El Rosario Sanctuary in Mexico, where the population has multiplied exponentially.