Back in the mid-1990s, an economist called William Nordhaus conducted a series of simple experiments with light.
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3 Years After A Car Bomb Damaged It, Cairo’s Islamic Art Museum Reopens
Cairo’s Museum of Islamic Art reopened this month after being closed since a 2014 car bombing. Egypt’s antiquities minister called the museum’s revival a
Lost Bob Marley Tapes Restored After 40 Years In London Basement
Lost recordings by Bob Marley found in a damp hotel basement in London after more than 40 years have been restored.
In Latin America, Women Code A Better Future
Laboratoria is a web development and coding academy for underprivileged women in Peru, Mexico, and Chile. Once they graduate, the women can be considered
The Williams Sisters Are Examples Of Hope For Americans Who Live In Fear
In an uncertain era, the success of Venus and Serena tells a story of the greatness that already exists in the United States
Shark-Inspired Drug May Help Treat Fibrosis, Researchers Say
A blood sample was extracted from a wobbegong shark, similar to this one
The Three Friends Making It Easier For Students To Rent A Room
From left to right: Miguel Amaro, Ben Grech and Mariano Kostelec – the founders of Uniplaces
The Extraordinary Courage Of Acid Attack Survivors
MoniCa Singh is an acid attack survivor — and a fashion designer and activist. She’s pictured at New York fashion week on September 15,
How We Started The Arab World’s Biggest Music Service
At the turn of the century, as mobile phones were taking off, there was a fad for novelty ringtones. People were paying small sums
A Back-To-Basics Way To Deal With Climate Issues: Have Neighbors Talk
Cool Block is an initiative that helps neighbors connect with each other, share resources, and collaborate on climate and disaster resilience projects.