BY: CHARLOTTE LEFAVE Photos via WOHA. WOHA is a Singapore-based architectural organization that focuses heavily on environmentally-friendly practices. They pride themselves on concentrating on the integrity of nature, the intermingling of natural resources into the final result, and having a major reliance on…
Millions of images make up this epic map of the universe and it will blow your mind
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS In the words of the late author Douglas Adams, “Space is big. Really big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it’s a long way down the…
This couple ditched their jobs to travel across the country in a tiny house on wheels (photos)
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP All photos by Guillaume Dutilh @ Tiny House Giant Journey. Tiny houses and dream-like, converted vans have been taking over our Instagram feeds, our Pinterest boards, and quite possibly, have become some of our most googled items.…
Stephen Hawking has warned against it, but these scientists continue to search for contact with aliens
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS How do you say hello to a stranger? You might say hello, of course, or maybe even shake their hand. What if they don’t speak your language? You might wave, or smile, or if you’re feeling…
This family converted an old school bus into an eco-friendly, travelling hostel
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Transforming buses into homes was a huge trend in 2016 that probably won’t slow down at all this year. The mobility, cost and environmental impact are just a few of the reasons more and more people are…
A look inside the brilliant new feminist magazine that’s empowering girls ages 5 to 10
BY: KRUPA JOSEPH “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” Eleanor Roosevelt once rightly said. The meaning is quite apparent – success is for those who dream of it. But the world that we…
Kenya’s karate grannies are badass warriors fighting off rapists (video)
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Rape and sexual assault are growing problems in Kenya. In 2009 alone, there were 40,000 reported cases, and the majority of cases still go unreported. In order to protect themselves a group of women have decided to…
Activists are giving the middle finger to the law by continuing to feed homeless people
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Photos via CL Tampa / Anthony Martino. I think we can all generally agree that giving back to those who have less than you is considered a good deed. Whether it be in the form of a…
The futuristic beauty of the Balkans’ WWII monuments (photos)
The Balkan peninsula is the melting pot of cultures and nations. It’s on the verge of Europe. The Balkans have been the spot for the most profound political games in the continent’s history. The most viewable legacy of the political…
These companies encourage their employees to get high at the office
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP It looks like 2017 may be the year that the term “gateway drug” is finally gone forever when talking about weed. Good riddance. Farewell. See ya. As more and more people who have turned their noses away…
Meet the guys who used Tinder to travel through Europe for free
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP If you’re single, you probably use, or have used, Tinder. You may be looking for an hour of fun, the love of your life, or you may use the app to get a little creative. I’ve seen…
Forget bike lanes, this city made an apartment for life entirely without cars
BY SAMANTHA TAPP While most cities are still working on perfecting their bike lanes, Malmö, Sweden is taking sustainable living to a whole new level. A new apartment building in the city doesn’t have any parking spaces, but instead was…
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to stop travelling after you have kids
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Everyday we see people break out of the mould society tries and shapes around us: go to university, get a degree, move into your first apartment, get a steady job, and start a family. More and more…
A new project aims to save the jaguar by moving them to habitats free from human interference
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Of all the predators in the world, it’s hard to deny that cats are some of the most effective and memorable carnivores. Almost every continent has at least one big cat roaming the forests, jungles, and…
Artists are exploring humans’ potential roles in the future’s automated economy
BY: ELIJAH BASSETT As the replacement of manufacturing and other jobs by machines threatens to change the labour market beyond recognition, anxieties about the future of the economy in an age of automation are only growing. But some artists are trying…
This website gives you a home anywhere in the world for $99 a month
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP One day I hope to own my house; this is a goal nowhere in my foreseeable future, but nonetheless, it’s a goal. As millennials, like me, have grown up to reach our 20s, it seems that real…
Ancient clams have been holding the secrets of climate change for 1,000 years
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS What’s the lifespan of the longest-living animal? Humans can live for over a hundred years if we receive adequate care. Other mammals, such as the bowhead whale, can live for two hundred years; reptiles like the…
This infographic predicts exactly where you will travel in 2017
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP A new year is here filled with fresh starts, new year’s resolutions, and perhaps a few hangovers. If you’re one of the lucky ones, you already have travel plans for 2017. If you haven’t planned anything yet, maybe…
Scientists discovered what’s in the dust you sweep up every day
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Ever wonder why your meticulously clean furniture quickly develops a film of dust when left alone? Sometimes it seems as though you’ve only just put down the feather duster before you’re forced to take up arms…
The Canadian government is paying its students to travel and learn another language
BY: ELIJAH BASSETT Canada is officially bilingual, but how many of its citizens can say the same? A government program, Explore, is trying to increase that number by giving university students a $2,200 bursary (and, often, extra spending money) to…