For the past 14 years, Germanwatch, an independent development and environmental organization that advocates for sustainable development, has ranked countries by their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related risks over a 20-year period. Called the…
Sugar consumption, which has grown from 130 million to 178 million tonnes globally in the last 10 years, has become a major health concern all over the world. Its negative health effects, such as…
Dan Popadynec found inspiration from an unusual question posed by his son Zennon, who asked the licensed professional engineer if he knew the height of the tallest toy structure ever built. He didn’t have…
The ultimate authority on the biggest, smallest, longest, shortest, least, most, and sometimes just plain silliest things in the world has long been the volume that appears annually as Guinness World Records. Now published…
A new school year is upon us, and kids across the country are returning to class wearing their new clothes and flashing new technology. Another aspect of the new school year ritual is breaking…
La economía de Estados Unidos sumó 164.000 empleos en julio:, casi la cantidad que esperaban los economistas. En julio se cumplieron 106 meses consecutivos de crecimiento del empleo, el período más extenso en la…
A pesar de los enormes avances en la detección y el tratamiento de la enfermedad, la palabra “cáncer” aún provoca temor. Es verdad que asusta más que escuchar que uno tiene una afección crónica.…
Living in a large city has many advantages over a more rural lifestyle. Cities provide access to more entertainment and dining options, vibrant culture, and high-paying jobs. But urban centers also have drawbacks, perhaps…
Summer may be peak vacation season, but if you are looking for a getaway in the fall, many destinations across the U.S. offer milder temperatures, lighter crowds and hotel bargains. The autumn season also…
Most casual television watchers know the Emmy Awards as the top achievement for actors, producers and shows that air on the small screen. When the Emmy nominees are announced in July, it would be…
Living in a large city has many advantages over a more rural lifestyle. Cities provide access to more entertainment and dining options, vibrant culture, and high-paying jobs. But urban centers also have drawbacks, perhaps…
Different drivers look for different features in their cars. Some like a sleek exterior, while others put the emphasis on smooth handling or hi-tech features. But many just want a car that will get…
No two drivers are alike, but nearly all would prefer to drive a safe, reliable, and comfortable car. However, it is not always easy to engineer a vehicle to have all of these qualities.…
La ciencia logró explicar muchos de los fenómenos que alimentaron el miedo y la desconfianza de las personas. Sin embargo, las supersticiones siguen prevaleciendo en el mundo moderno, por ejemplo, la mala suerte que…
The share of Americans who drink alcohol has climbed slightly in recent years. According to a recent Gallup poll, 65% of American adults drink alcohol, up from 63% in 2018 and 62% in 2017. …
