#GoodNews, A Selection of Positive Stories From Last Week
Considering recent events and much of the world under quarantine, we could all do with some more light in these dark times. Thankfully, positive news is not difficult to come by. Below, you can find a combination of stories to
How You Can Watch Penguins From Home and Help Save Antarctica
Whether you are in your third week or third month of quarantine, you might be itching for some new pastimes. Even if you are not an essential worker, you could be considered essential to an impactful research project, the Penguin
An ESA Initiative That Could Revolutionize Green Buildings
When you hear the phrase “environmentally friendly,” what comes to mind? Reusable bags and electric cars, or maybe the recent #trashtag cleaning movement? Whatever your thoughts on it may be, I doubt that thoughts of green, environmentally friendly buildings were
Patterns of Radio Waves Discovered From a Distant Galaxy
The Discovery If you have ever wondered if we receive messages from space, this recent discovery might be of interest to you. In June 2019, Astrophysicists have discovered fast radio bursts (FRBs) emitting from a distant galaxy that seem to operate
Coronavirus Harms Economies Worldwide
The Coronavirus — Where It Stands This past Sunday, February 23rd, there were a total of 79,205 reported cases of the coronavirus. In deaths, there were 2,470 reported cases. Considering the 23,419 reported recoveries from the virus, the statistics for the
The Space Mission for Massive Mice: The Fight against Osteoporosis
A Global Concern Bone fractures and joint pains due to low bone mass and osteoporosis are shockingly common issues worldwide. For those that may not know, osteoporosis is a disease that affects the structural integrity of bones due to becoming porous
$178Bn Investment Portfolio For Climate Emergency – Asset Management the Dutch way
Dutch asset manager PGGM Adjusts for climate change impacts The Dutch asset manager PGGM is shifting its focus to the holdings most exposed to climate change in its investment portfolio. Such analyses will help PGGM improve aspects of future investments, such