As the fashion industry confronts sustainability and
environmental challenges, designers are exploring
innovative ways to reduce waste and minimize their
ecological footprint. Zsofia Kollar, the founder of
Human Material Loop, is turning to an unexpected
resource to reduce her impact — human hair. The
Dutch entrepreneur collects hair cuttings from hair...
This past weekend, the Sun let its presence be felt
by unleashing a series of massive solar flares. The
resulting auroras were visible across the Northern
Hemisphere and even parts of the Southern
Hemisphere, treating stargazers to a rare and
breathtaking spectacle.
A Sumatran orangutan named Rakus has stunned
researchers by treating a cheek wound with a
medicinal plant. The male primate, believed to be
about 35 years old, lives in Gunung Leuser National
Park in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The protected
rainforest is home to over 750 animal species,
including 150 orangutans.
In a plot twist straight out of a Hollywood movie,
thieves stole a staggering $30 million from a money
storage facility in Southern California. The daring
heist, one of the largest in US history, occurred on
the night of Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. The
carefully planned operation has left the police
baffled.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)
Heritage Month in the United States (US). The
month-long celebration recognizes the historical and
cultural contributions of the AAPI community. The
broad term includes 50 ethnic groups that speak
over 100 languages. They have roots in more than
40 countries. These include China, India, Japan, th...
On May 5, 2024, people from all walks of life will
come together to celebrate World Laughter Day. This
joyous holiday, marked annually on the first Sunday
in May, is the brainchild of Indian physician Dr.
Madan Kataria. It reminds us that laughter is a
powerful tool for bringing people together and
improving one's overall physical and mental health.
Environmental scientists Shi-Mao Wu and Jiang-Yun
Gao were in a rainforest in China's Yuan Province
when they noticed mosquitos buzzing around some
flowers. Upon looking closer, the researchers realized
they were looking at a male and a female crab
spider. They had come together to resemble a single
flower. The male spider was disguised as the pistils...
Do you love comic books? Then, you will be excited
to know that May 4, 2024, is Free Comic Book Day
(FCBD). This means you can walk into any of the
2300+ participating retailers worldwide and pick up
a free comic book. Now in its 22nd year, the global
event is observed annually on the first Saturday in
May.
Three men stranded on a remote Pacific island for a
week were successfully rescued on April 9, 2024,
thanks to their clever "help" signal made using palm
fronds.
