Archivi mensili: Gennaio 2021

A simple, yet world-altering method of sucking CO2 from the air into airplanes where it is converted directly to jet fuel is described in a new paper published in Nature. With the importance of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere at the front and center of so many economic and policy decisions, the invention of

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday that more than 371,500 children would be born on the first day of 2021. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday that more than 371,500 children would be born on the first day of 2021. Read MoreUN News - Health

Nearly half of Americans working from home have signed off early to have a drink, according to a new poll—and 45% of these respondents have admittedly taken the liberty of having an alcoholic drink during the workday. The survey polled 2,000 nationally-representative adults (approximately 800 of whom are working from home) to examine the habits

Meet the man who isn’t running to the supermarket to stockpile—thanks to his tiny urban patio garden which has kept him in fruit and vegetables for nine months. This green-thumbed Italian—who moved to London six years ago—has grown so many vegetables during lockdown that he hasn’t been to the grocery store for any in eight

2021 looks set to be an exciting year for stargazers, with the first big celestial event happening this weekend, as the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks from January 2 into January 3.  First spotted in 1825, the Quadrantids—also known as the Bootids—happens every year between December 28 and January 12. Now known to originate from an

To speed up access to COVID-19 vaccinations in the developing world, on the eve of the new year, the UN health agency approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccines for emergency use. To speed up access to COVID-19 vaccinations in the developing world, on the eve of the new year, the UN health agency approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccines for